Sørøysundet Explained

Sørøysundet
Location:Finnmark county, Norway
Caption Map:Interactive map of the strait
Basin Countries:Norway
Coords:70.4441°N 22.5032°W
Type:Strait

Sørøysundet is a strait in Hasvik Municipality and Hammerfest Municipality in Finnmark county, Norway. The 70km (40miles) strait is between 4and wide. The strait separates the large island of Sørøya from the islands of Stjernøya, Seiland, and Kvaløya. To the southwest the strait opens up into Lopphavet sea. The small island of Håja lies in the strait, about west of the town of Hammerfest. There are no bridges or tunnels that cross the strait, but there are ferry routes crossing it.[1] [2]

Notes and References

  1. Book: NAF Veibok 2010-2012. Norges Automobil-Forbund . Evensen, Knut Harald . Oslo . Norwegian . 2010 . 29th . 135 .
  2. Encyclopedia: Sørøysundet . . Godal . Anne Marit . Anne Marit Godal . Norsk nettleksikon . Oslo . Norwegian . 2 August 2013.