🚤 Rivalensundet

Norway · Europe · 78.81°N, 27.36°E

Rivalensundet is a strait in the Svalbard archipelago, separating Kongsøya from Svenskøya both in Kong Karls Land. It has a width of about 14 nautical miles. According to historical records, the strait was discovered in 1859, and first sailed in 1889. It is named after the vessel Rivalen.

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Quick facts

Country	Norway
Continent / region	Europe
Coordinates (approx.)	78.81°N, 27.36°E · view on map

Rivalensundet is located in Norway, in Europe.

More straits in Norway

Akselsundet · Astafjorden · Aubøsund · Bellsund · Bjørnsundet · Danskegattet · Dunøysundet · Edøyfjorden · Einang Sound · Erik Eriksenstretet.

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