Laptev Sea

geographical name

variants or formerly Nordenskjöld Sea
arm of the Arctic Ocean in Russia between the Taymyr Peninsula and the New Siberian Islands

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“Laptev Sea.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Laptev%20Sea. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.

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