Flekkerøy
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Flekkerøy is an island situated outside the town of Kristiansand
, part of Kristiansand municipality. Since 1989 it is connected to the mainland through a 2320 meter long tunnel. It has 2,632 inhabitants (1 January 2005).
. In June 1635 Christiansø Fortress
was built by Christian IV to protect the harbour.
Kristiansand
-History:As indicated by archeological findings in the city, the Kristiansand area has been settled at least since 400 AD. A royal farm is known to have been situated on Oddernes as early as 800, and the first church was built around 1040...
, part of Kristiansand municipality. Since 1989 it is connected to the mainland through a 2320 meter long tunnel. It has 2,632 inhabitants (1 January 2005).
History
From the 15th century Flekkerøy was an important harbour for the SkagerrakSkagerrak
The Skagerrak is a strait running between Norway and the southwest coast of Sweden and the Jutland peninsula of Denmark, connecting the North Sea and the Kattegat sea area, which leads to the Baltic Sea.-Name:...
. In June 1635 Christiansø Fortress
Christiansø Fortress
Christiansø Fortress is one of the historic Norwegian fortresses, which commands the western approaches to Flekkerøy harbor, at Kristiansand municipality in Norway.-17th Century:...
was built by Christian IV to protect the harbour.