Tiholmane

Tiholmane

Tiholmane (English: Ten Islands or Ten Islets) is a group of ten small islands that form part of Tusenøyane, an archipelago south of Edgeøya. The largest of the islands are Lurøya, Kalvøya, Langåra and Rugla. The group also includes the smaller Sperra, Spunset, Bommen, Proppen, Rullesteinøya and Røysholmen.

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Coordinates: 76°59′N 21°58′E / 76.983°N 21.967°E / 76.983; 21.967



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