Laukøya

Laukøya  (Norwegian)
Unna Ártnás  (Northern Sami)
Laukøya
Location of the island
Laukøya
Laukøya (Norway)
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 Municipality

Laukøya (Norwegian) or Unna Ártnás (Northern Sami) is an island in Skjervøy Municipality 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, but no road connections.[1]

See also

References

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


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