Nordfugløya

Island in Troms, Norway From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Nordfugløya (Norwegian) or Nuorta-Vuovlá (Northern Sami)[1] is an uninhabited island in Karlsøy Municipality in Troms, Norway. The highest mountain is the 750-metre (2,460 ft) tall Fugløykallen. Fugløykalven Lighthouse is located north of the island.[2][3]

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Geography
LocationTroms, 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
MunicipalityKarlsøy Municipality
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Nature reserve

The whole island is protected as a nature reserve which, along with the adjacent marine waters, has also been designated an Important Bird Area (IBA) by BirdLife International because it supports large breeding colonies of Atlantic puffins and razorbills.[4]

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