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unusual facts about Skipsfjorden, Karlsøy


Skipsfjorden

Skipsfjorden, Karlsøy, part of the Fugløyfjorden in Karlsøy municipality in Troms


Karl Marthinsen

Karl Alfred Nicolai Marthinsen (sometimes spelled Karl Martinsen) (25 October 1896, Karlsøy – 8 February 1945, Blindern) was the Norwegian commander of Statspolitiet and Sikkerhetspolitiet in Norway during the Nazi occupation during World War II.

Karlsøy

The arms show the head of a White-tailed Eagle on a blue background, since one of Europe's largest colonies of these birds is found on the island of Nord-Fugløya in the municipality.

The inhabitants are an interesting and welcoming mix of the original inhabitants, hippies, and Norwegian Muslims.

Skipsfjorden

Skipsfjorden, Magerøya, a bay on the eastern side of Magerøya in Nordkapp municipality in Finnmark

Skipsfjorden, Dønna, part of Stifjorden in Dønna municipality in Nordland

Skipsfjorden, Torsken, part of the Torskenfjorden in Torsken municipality in Troms


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