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Langfjorden

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Langfjorden is a fjord located in Finnmark county, Norway, notable for its length of about 70 kilometers, making it one of the longest fjords in the eastern Finnmark region.

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Which Langfjorden does this catalog item refer to?

Finnmark contains several places called Langfjorden. The eastern-Finnmark Langfjorden associated with Tanafjorden is in Gamvik municipality, while official Norwegian references also list separate Langfjorden sites in Loppa and Alta. [Norwegian encyclopedia entry](https://snl.no/Langfjorden_-_i_Tanafjorden)

Is the Langfjorden in eastern Finnmark really about 70 kilometers long?

The Langfjorden branch in Tanafjorden is listed by Store norske leksikon as 24 kilometers long. Figures around 70 to 75 kilometers refer more closely to Tanafjorden or Laksefjorden, so the catalog description appears to combine nearby fjord measurements.

Which settlements are located along Langfjorden in Tanafjorden?

The named settlements include Laggo, Nervei, and Langfjordnes. The encyclopedia describes them as three roadless communities along the fjord.

How is Langfjorden connected to Tanafjorden?

Langfjorden is a side arm of Tanafjorden in Gamvik municipality in Finnmark. It extends inland from the larger fjord system toward Langfjordnes and Laggo.

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