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Kvænangen is both a fjord in northern Norway and the municipality that surrounds much of its inner coast, in Troms County. The fjord opens toward the Norwegian Sea and is bordered by mountainous terrain, islands, and small coastal settlements. The municipality is associated with Kven and Sámi cultural history as well as Norwegian coastal society, making the name relevant in geography, local history, and the study of Arctic and sub-Arctic environments.
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Is Kvænangen a fjord or a municipality?
Kvænangen is both a fjord in northern Norway and the municipality surrounding much of its inner coast. The municipality is in Troms County.
Where does Kvænangen open?
The fjord opens toward the Norwegian Sea. Its coast includes mountainous terrain, islands, and small settlements spread around the inlet.
What kind of landscape surrounds Kvænangen?
Kvænangen is bordered by rugged northern Norwegian mountains and island-studded coastal waters. Small coastal settlements occupy parts of the surrounding shoreline.
Where is Kvænangen municipality located?
Kvænangen municipality is in Troms County in northern Norway. Its territory includes much of the inner coast associated with the Kvænangen fjord.
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