Английская Википедия:Hvasser

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Hvasser is a populated island in Færder Municipality in Vestfold county, Norway. The Шаблон:Convert island is located in the Oslofjord right between the island of Tjøme to the west and the small island of Sandø to the east. The island sits about Шаблон:Convert south of the city of Tønsberg and about Шаблон:Convert northwest of the Færder Lighthouse. The name comes from the Norwegian word "hvass", meaning sharp, which is owed to sharp cliffs on the island. [1]

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The island and village Hvasser. The village is coloured violet.

The island is connected to the national road network via a series of bridges over the islands of Brøtsø, Tjøme, and Nøtterøy. The island is a popular summer holiday destination. It is home to various hiking trails and bathing beaches. Hvasser Church is located in the village. There is also a harbor, restaurant, gallery, and general store on the east coast of the island along the Sandøsundet strait.[2] Hvasser is also the pilot harbour for ships in and out the Oslo fjord. There is also a fish reception establishment.[1]

The island is well developed with many homes. The central part of the island is heavily populated and the area is known as the village of Hvasser. The Шаблон:Convert village has a population (2023) of 412 and a population density of Шаблон:Convert.[3]

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