Gákkajávri

Gákkajávri

Gákkajávri

Lake in Porsanger, Norway

Gákkajávri is a lake that lies in Porsanger Municipality in Finnmark county, Norway. The 7.4-square-kilometre (2.9 sq mi) lake lies just east of the European route E06 highway, between the villages of Lakselv and Karasjok.[1]

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The village of Skoganvarre and the lake Øvrevann, popular tourist areas, are located on the west side of the lake. In the winter time, this area is a popular setting-off point for ski- and snow scooter activities. In the south, there is a small power station and Porsanger's largest housing estate.[1]

References

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    Store norske leksikon. "Gákkajávri" (in Norwegian). Retrieved 2013-03-26.


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