Laukøya

Laukøya
Native name: <span class="nickname" ">Unna Ártnás
Laukøya

Location of Island in Troms

Geography
Location Troms, Norway
Coordinates 70°06′22″N 20°50′30″E / 70.1061°N 20.8417°E / 70.1061; 20.8417Coordinates: 70°06′22″N 20°50′30″E / 70.1061°N 20.8417°E / 70.1061; 20.8417
Area 35.8 km2 (13.8 sq mi)
Length 10.2 km (6.34 mi)
Width 5.5 km (3.42 mi)
Coastline 25.2 km (15.66 mi)
Highest elevation 821 m (2,694 ft)
Highest point Langnestinden
Administration
Norway
County Troms
Municipality Skjervøy

Laukøya (Northern Sami: Unna Ártnás) is an island in the municipality of Skjervøy in Troms county, Norway. The island of Arnøya is immediately to the west of Laukøya, the Kvænangen fjord lies to the east, and the islands of Kågen and Skjervøya lie to the south. There is a regular ferry connection between Laukøya, Kågen, and Arnøya.[1]

See also

References

  1. "Laukøya" (in Norwegian). yr.no. Retrieved 2012-12-23.


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