Skagerrak
Sign in to saveThe Skagerrak (; , , ) is a strait running between the North Jutlandic Island of Denmark, the east coast of Norway and the west coast of Sweden, connecting the North Sea and the Kattegat sea.
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The Skagerrak is a strait of water located between Denmark, Norway, and Sweden that serves as a passage connecting the North Sea to the Kattegat sea. It is an important waterway in Northern Europe that allows maritime traffic to flow between these major bodies of water.
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- Skagerrak
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- Map of Skagerrak and surrounding waters
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- Skagerrak and Kattegat
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- North Sea–Kattegat (Atlantic Ocean)
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- Strait
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- DenmarkNorwaySweden
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- Europe
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- Location of Skagerrak in Europe
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- Name
- Geography
- Extent
- History
- Traffic and industry
- Recreation
- Biology
- Reefs
- Environmental concerns
- Protections
- In popular culture
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The Skagerrak (; , , ) is a strait running between the North Jutlandic Island of Denmark, the east coast of Norway and the west coast of Sweden, connecting the North Sea and the Kattegat sea.
The Skagerrak contains some of the busiest shipping routes in the world, with vessels from every corner of the globe. It also supports an intensive fishing industry. The ecosystem is strained and negatively affected by direct human activities. Oslo and Gothenburg are the only large cities in the Skagerrak region.