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Rivalensundet

Norway

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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Other straits in Norway