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The Lofoten Islands (or simply Lofoten) are an archipelago of islands at the 67th and 68th degree parrallels in the Arctic circle, off the Northwest coast of Norway. The principal islands, running from north to south, are Austvågøy (526.7 km²), Gimsøya (46.4 km²), Vestvågøy (411.1 km²), Flakstadøya (109.8 km²) and Moskenesøya (185.9 km²), whilst further to the south are the small and isolated islands of Værøy and Røst. The total land area amounts to 1,227 sq. km, and there is a population of around 24,500 people. Between the mainland and the Lofoten Wall lies the Vestfjord . The Lofoten Islands are characterised by their mountains and peaks, sheltered inlets, stretches of seashore and large virgin areas. The islands have during more than 1000 years been the centre of the great cod fisheries.1 See also
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Islands of Norway
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