Nord-Fugløya or Fugløya is an uninhabited island in Karlsøy Municipality in Troms og Finnmark, Norway. The highest mountain is the 750-metre (2,460 ft) tall Fugløykallen. Fugløykalven Lighthouse is located north of the island.[1][2]
Nord-Fugløya Location of the island Show map of Troms og FinnmarkNord-Fugløya Nord-Fugløya (Norway) Show map of Norway | |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Location | Troms og Finnmark, Norway |
| Coordinates | 70.2417°N 20.2270°E / 70.2417; 20.2270 |
| Area | 21.3 km2 (8.2 sq mi) |
| Highest elevation | 750 m (2460 ft) |
| Highest point | Fugløykallen |
| Administration | |
Norway | |
| County | Troms og Finnmark |
| Municipality | Karlsøy Municipality |
The whole island is protected as a nature reserve which, along with the adjacent marine waters, has also been designated a Important Bird Area (IBA) by BirdLife International because it supports large breeding colonies of Atlantic puffins and razorbills.[3]
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