östligast

Östligast is a Swedish word that translates to "easternmost" in English. It is the superlative form of the adjective "östlig" (eastern). This term is used to denote the point or region that lies furthest to the east.

In geographical contexts, "östligast" can refer to the easternmost point of a country, continent, island, or any defined landmass or body of water. For example, the easternmost point of mainland Sweden is located near the town of Haparanda in Norrbotten County. When discussing the Earth's surface, the easternmost point of a region would be the one with the highest longitude value within that region.

The concept of "östligast" is relative and depends on the specific area being considered. A small island might have an easternmost point that is just a few meters from its westernmost point, while a large continent will have a much greater separation. The term is purely descriptive and does not carry any inherent qualitative meaning beyond its directional and superlative nature. It is a fundamental concept in cartography and geographical description.