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Tanafjorden is a fjord in Finnmark, northern Norway, with the Northern Sami name Deanuvuotna and the Kven name Tenonvuono. It is about 65 kilometres long and lies within the municipalities of Gamvik, Berlevåg, and Tana. Several smaller fjords branch from it, and the Tana River reaches the fjord through a large delta at its inner end.
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Where is Tanafjorden?
Tanafjorden is in Finnmark, northern Norway. It lies within the municipalities of Gamvik, Berlevåg, and Tana.
How long is Tanafjorden?
Tanafjorden is about 65 kilometres long. Several smaller fjords branch from its main waterway.
What are the local names for Tanafjorden?
Its Northern Sami name is Deanuvuotna, and its Kven name is Tenonvuono. These names reflect the region's multilingual cultural history.
How is the Tana River connected to Tanafjorden?
The Tana River reaches the fjord system in the Tana area. The river and branching fjords form an important part of the geography of northern Finnmark.
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