Værlandet
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 Location in Sogn og Fjordane county | |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Location | Sogn og Fjordane, Norway |
| Coordinates | 61°18′08″N 4°42′04″E / 61.3021°N 4.7010°ECoordinates: 61°18′08″N 4°42′04″E / 61.3021°N 4.7010°E |
| Area | 9 km2 (3.5 sq mi) |
| Length | 4.4 km (2.73 mi) |
| Width | 3.5 km (2.17 mi) |
| Highest elevation | 163 m (535 ft) |
| Highest point | Høgkletten |
| Country | |
| County | Sogn og Fjordane |
| Municipality | Askvoll Municipality |
Værlandet is an island in Askvoll Municipality in Sogn og Fjordane county, Norway. The 9-square-kilometre (3.5 sq mi) island lies immediately east of the Bulandet island group. The island of Alden lies about 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) northeast of Værlandet. The island lies about 16 kilometres (9.9 mi) west of the mainland coast of Askvoll, and it is only accessible by boat. There is a regular ferry route connecting Værlandet to the mainland village of Askvoll. There is a series of bridges that connect Værlandet to the islands of Bulandet to the west. Værlandet Chapel is located on the island.[1] The Værlandet LORAN-C transmitter is located on the island.
See also
References
- ↑ Store norske leksikon. "Værlandet" (in Norwegian). Retrieved 2013-12-03.
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