Mager Island
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Magerøy is an island in Norway, located in the Arctic Ocean off the country's north coast. It has an area of approximately 111 square miles (288 square kilometers).1
Magerøy is situated near the mouth of the Porsangen fjord and is notable for containing the North Cape (Nordkapp), which is the northernmost point in Europe. A tunnel connects the mainland to Magerøy. The region is sparsely populated, with fishing and reindeer herding being primary activities for the indigenous Sami people, as well as Norwegians and Finnish immigrants.2
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