Reksteren Explained

Reksteren
Pushpin Map:Vestland#Norway
Pushpin Label:Reksteren
Pushpin Label Position:top
Pushpin Map Caption:Location of the island
Location:Vestland, Norway
Coordinates:60.0384°N 5.3929°W
Area Km2:37.2
Length Km:10
Width Km:5.6
Elevation M:336
Highest Mount:Bjørnkletten
Country:Norway
Country Admin Divisions Title:County
Country Admin Divisions:Vestland
Country Admin Divisions Title 1:Municipality
Country Admin Divisions 1:Tysnes Municipality

Reksteren is an island in the municipality of Tysnes in Vestland county, Norway. The island covers an area of . Its highest point is the 336m (1,102feet) tall Bjørnkletten. The island lies northwest of the larger island of Tysnesøy. The small Bårdsundet strait separates the two islands and there is a road bridge connecting the two islands. The Langenuen strait runs along the west side of the island and the Bjørnafjorden lies along the north side of the island.[1] The village of Gjøvåg lies along the western coast of the island and Reksteren Church is located along the eastern shore.

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Notes and References

  1. Encyclopedia: Reksteren . . Kunnskapsforlaget . Oslo . Norwegian . 28 September 2011 .