Laukøya

Laukøya (Norwegian) or Unna Ártnás (Northern Sami) is an island in Skjervøy Municipality in Troms og Finnmark 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]

Laukøya  (Norwegian)
Unna Ártnás  (Northern Sami)
Laukøya
Location of the island
Laukøya
Laukøya (Norway)
Geography
LocationTroms og Finnmark, Norway
Coordinates70.1061°N 20.8417°E / 70.1061; 20.8417
Area35.8 km2 (13.8 sq mi)
Length10.2 km (6.34 mi)
Width5.5 km (3.42 mi)
Coastline25.2 km (15.66 mi)
Highest elevation821 m (2,694 ft)
Highest pointLangnestinden
Administration
Norway
CountyTroms og Finnmark
MunicipalitySkjervøy Municipality

See also

References

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


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