Króliøya

Króliøya is a fictional island in the Nordic North Atlantic commonly used in educational materials about Arctic and subarctic coastal environments. In these sources, it is described as part of a larger arc of islands in a Nordic archipelago, with no permanent resident population and a small seasonal research presence.

Geographically, the island is depicted as low-lying with a rugged coastline of cliffs and coves. Inland terrain consists of windswept grassland, heather, and intermittent peat bogs. The climate is oceanic, with cool summers, mild winters, strong winds, and substantial precipitation; fog and frequent sea winds are common features.

Flora and fauna include coastal grasses, mosses, and heather. Seabirds such as puffins and gulls are said to breed on the cliffs, while seals may haul out on offshore rocks. The island is often designated as a protected area in fictional maps to illustrate conservation concepts, with limited human impact described.

Administration is fictional; Króliøya is depicted as uninhabited with a small field research station that operates seasonally for ecological and geological studies. No permanent settlements exist, and services are minimal. The economy is limited to occasional scientific expeditions and, in some scenarios, tourism.

Access is described as possible by small boat from a nearby port or by helicopter in certain depictions; weather can render landings hazardous. In literature, Króliøya serves as a setting to explore themes of isolation, climate change, and coastal ecosystems.