Knivskjellodden

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Knivskjellodden as viewed from North Cape

Knivskjellodden, located in the municipality of Nordkapp in Norway at [71°11′8″N, 25°40′54″E], is the northernmost point of the island Magerøya, and is considered the northernmost point of the entire continent of Europe. Kinnarodden on the Nordkyn peninsula is the northernmost point on the mainland.

Although North Cape, Norway popularily is known as the northernmost point, it is in fact located 1,500 m further to the south.

See also

• Lindesnes
• Extreme points of Europe

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