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Stora Karlsö
Nature reserve in Gotland, Sweden / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Stora Karlsö is an island off the west coast of Gotland, Sweden; part of Eksta socken. It is mostly known for its rich birdlife with large colonies of common guillemot, and flora. Stora Karlsö is a nature reserve, the second oldest in the world after Yellowstone National Park.
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![]() Limestone cliffs and lighthouse on Stora Karlsö | |
Geography | |
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Location | Baltic Sea |
Coordinates | 57°17′1″N 17°58′19″E |
Area | 2.5 km2 (0.97 sq mi) |
Length | 1.5 km (0.93 mi) |
Width | 2 km (1.2 mi) |
Highest elevation | 52 m (171 ft) |
Administration | |
Additional information | |
Official website | Welcome to Stora Karlsö |
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