Andøya

Andøya

Infobox Islands
name = Andøya


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native name = Ánddásoulu
native name link = Sami language
location = North Norway, northern Europe
coordinates = coord|69|6|N|15|43|E|type:isle_region:NO|display=inline,title
archipelago = Vesterålen
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area = 489 km²
highest mount = Kvasstinden
elevation = convert|705|m|ft
country = Norway
country admin divisions title = County
country admin divisions = Nordland
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Andøya is the northernmost island in the archipelago of Vesterålen in Nordland county, Norway. The island belongs to the Andøy municipality, and has an area of 489 km², making it the tenth largest island in Norway. The island is connected to Hinnøya using the Andøy Bridge.

1962 founded Andøya Rocket Range locates on the island.


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