Lofoten
Archipelago and traditional district in Nordland, Norway / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Lofoten (/ˈloʊfoʊtən, loʊˈfoʊtən/ LOH-foh-tən, loh-FOH-tən, Norwegian: [ˈlùːfuːtn̩]) is an archipelago and a traditional district in the county of Nordland, Norway. Lofoten has distinctive scenery with dramatic mountains and peaks, open sea and sheltered bays, beaches and untouched lands. There are two towns, Svolvær and Leknes – the latter is approximately 169 km (105 mi) north of the Arctic Circle and approximately 2,420 km (1,500 mi) away from the North Pole. The archipelago experiences one of the world's largest elevated temperature anomalies relative to its high latitude.
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Geography | |
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Coordinates | 68°20′N 14°40′E |
Archipelago | Lofoten archipelago |
Major islands | Austvågøy, Vestvågøy, Flakstadøy, Moskenesøy, Værøy, Røst |
Area | 1,227 km2 (474 sq mi) |
Administration | |
Norway | |
Demographics | |
Population | 24,500 |
Additional information | |
Official website | lofoten |
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