Dvergsøya
Island in Norway / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dvergsøya is an island in Kristiansand municipality in Agder county, Norway. The 0.27-square-kilometre (67-acre) island lies in the archipelago in the Kristiansandsfjorden to the southeast of the city of Kristiansand. The island is used as a recreational area and it has wharfs for visiting boats as well as toilet facilities. Dvergsøya is only accessible by boat.[1][2][3] Dvergsøya is best known as the island where the Norwegian Crown Prince Haakon Magnus and Crown Princess Mette-Marit spend their annual summer vacation with their children. However, the island's fairly dramatic history is less known.
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Location | Agder, Norway |
Coordinates | 58.1089°N 08.0585°E / 58.1089; 08.0585 |
Area | 0.27 km2 (0.10 sq mi) |
Length | 1.16 km (0.721 mi) |
Width | 330 m (1080 ft) |
Coastline | 3 km (1.9 mi) |
Highest elevation | 20 m (70 ft) |
Administration | |
County | Agder |
Municipality | Kristiansand |
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