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group to the east. The islands extend about 275 miles (440 km). The total land area of all islands (including the Delarof Islands) is 1,515.349 sq mi (3,924.737 km).
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The Andreanof Islands were named after the Russian navigator, Andreyan (Hadrian) Tolstykh, who was the first European to explore the islands in 1761.
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are a subgroup of the Andreanof Islands group as well as the westernmost islands in the group.
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Andreanof Islands: Blocks 1083 thru 1137, Census Tract 1, Aleutians West Census Area, Alaska
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The islands are usually foggy and treeless because of the almost constant wind.
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There were several United States military bases on the islands during
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The largest islands in the group are, from west to east,
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Aleutian Islands
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Amukta Pass
Islands of Four Mountains
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Delarof Islands
Gareloi Island
Tanaga Island
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Adak Island

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