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Vegaøyan

Norway

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Vegaøyan

Norway

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Vegaøyan

LocationNorway
RegionNordland
TypeUNESCO World Heritage Site
Coordinates65.7050°, 11.9390°
Established2004
Area1037
Nearest CityBrønnøysund (20 mi)
Major CityTrondheim (220 mi)

About Vegaøyan

Vegaøyan is an archipelago that demonstrates how fishermen and farmers have maintained a sustainable living over the past 1,500 years. The area is particularly known for its tradition of eider down harvesting and unique cultural landscape. The site comprises dozens of islands, islets, and reefs, representing a distinctive coastal cultural landscape.

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