Where is Lofoten located?
Q: Where is Lofoten located?
A: Lofoten is an archipelago and a traditional district in the county of Nordland, Norway. It lies within the Arctic Circle.
Q: What are the main islands of Lofoten?
A: The main islands of Lofoten, running from north to south, are Southern tip of Hinnøya, Southern 60% (approx.) of Austvågøy, Gimsøy, Vestvågøy, Flakstadøya, Moskenesøya and further to the south are the small and isolated islands of Værøy and Røst.
Q: How large is the total land area?
A: The total land area amounts to 1,227 km².
Q: What is the population size?
A: The population totals 24,500 people.
Q: What makes Lofoten well known?
A: Lofoten is well known for its natural beauty within Norway.
Q: What type of fisheries take place in Lofoten?
A: For more than 1,000 years cod fisheries have been taking place in winter when cod migrate south from the Barents Sea and gather in Lofoten to spawn.
Q: Is agriculture important in some areas of Lofoten?
A: Yes, agriculture has been important in lowland areas such as Vestvågøy since the Bronze Age.
