Nord-Fugløya

Nord-Fugløya or Fugløya is an uninhabited island in Karlsøy Municipality in Troms og Finnmark, Norway. The 21.3-square-kilometre (8.2 sq mi) island is protected as a nature reserve. The highest mountain is the 750-metre (2,460 ft) tall Fugløykallen. Fugløykalven Lighthouse is located north of the island.[1][2]

Nord-Fugløya
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Location of the island
Nord-Fugløya
Nord-Fugløya (Norway)
Geography
LocationTroms og Finnmark, Norway
Coordinates70.2417°N 20.2270°E / 70.2417; 20.2270
Area21.3 km2 (8.2 sq mi)
Highest elevation750 m (2460 ft)
Highest pointFugløykallen
Administration
Norway
CountyTroms og Finnmark
MunicipalityKarlsøy Municipality

See also

References

  1. Evensen, Knut Harald, ed. (2010). NAF Veibok 2010-2012 (in Norwegian) (29th ed.). Oslo: Norges Automobil-Forbund. p. 134.
  2. Godal, Anne Marit (ed.). "Nord-Fugløya". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Norsk nettleksikon. Retrieved 2 August 2013.


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