Gákkajávri
Lake in Porsanger, Norway
69°51′46″N 25°10′03″E / 69.8629°N 25.1675°E / 69.8629; 25.1675Gákkajávri (Northern Sami) or Gaggavann (Norwegian)[1] 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.[2]
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.[2]
References
- ^ "Informasjon om stadnamn". Norgeskart (in Norwegian). Kartverket. Retrieved 2024-06-28.
- ^ a b Store norske leksikon. "Gákkajávri" (in Norwegian). Retrieved 2013-03-26.
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