Welcome to Karlsoyvaer , a Continental island in the Norwegian Sea, part of the majestic Arctic Ocean. This guide offers a comprehensive overview of what makes Karlsoyvaer unique – from its geography and climate to its population, infrastructure, and beyond. Dive into the details:
Geography and size of Karlsoyvaer
Size: 1.097 km²
Coastline: 13.6 km
Ocean: Arctic Ocean
Sea: Norwegian Sea
Continent: Europe
Karlsoyvaer is a Small Island spanning 1.1 km² with a coastline of 13.6 km.
Archipel: –
Tectonic Plate: Eurasia – One of the world’s largest tectonic plates, the Eurasian Plate covers a significant portion of Europe and Asia. It’s characterized by diverse geological features, including the Ural Mountains, the European Plain, and the Himalayas formed from its collision with the Indian Plate.
The geographic heart of the island is pinpointed at these coordinates: Latitude: 67.54803328 / Longitude: 14.64742748
Climate and weather of Karlsoyvaer
Climate Zone: Continental
Climate Details: Subarctic Climate
Temperature: Cold Summer
Climate Characteristics: Characterized by long, extremely cold winters and short, cool summers, often found in northern latitudes of North America and Eurasia.
Topography and nature of Karlsoyvaer
Timezone: UTC+01:00
Timezone places: Europe/Paris
Max. Elevation: 45 m
Mean Elevation: 37 m
Vegetation: Evergreen Needleleaf Forest
Tree Coverage: 80%
The mean elevation is 37 m. The highest elevation on the island reaches approximately 45 meters above sea level. The island is characterized by Plains: Flat, low-lying lands characterized by a maximum elevation of up to 200 meters. On islands, plains are typically coastal lowlands or central flat areas.
Dominating Vegetation: Evergreen Needleleaf Forest
Dominated by evergreen coniferous trees such as pines and firs, which retain their needle-like leaves throughout the year. These forests are often found in cooler climates. Karlsoyvaer has a tree cover of 80 %.
Vegetation: 2 vegetation zones – Low Diversity Island
Islands with two distinct vegetation zones offer slightly more ecological variety. These zones could be due to differences in elevation, moisture, or other environmental factors. While still limited in biodiversity, these islands may offer a contrast between the two zones, such as a coastline with mangroves and an inland area with grassland.
Infrastructure and Travelling to Karlsoyvaer
Does the island have a public airport? no .
There is no public and scheduled airport on Karlsoyvaer. The nearest airport is Bodø Airport, located 42 km away.
Does the island have a major port? no .
There are no major ports on Karlsoyvaer. The closest major port is KJERRINGOY, approximately 11 km away.
The mean population of Karlsoyvaer is 38 per km². Karlsoyvaer is Gently Populated. The island belongs to Norway .
Continuing your journey, Landegode is the next notable island, situated merely km away.
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Please note: The data used here has been primarily extracted from satellite readings. Deviations from exact values may occur, particularly regarding the height of elevations and population density. Land area and coastline measurements refer to average values at mean high tide.