Vegaøyan – The Vega Archipelago is a UNESCO World Heritage site in Norway, recognized for its unique cultural landscape shaped by generations of fishermen and farmers. Located near the Arctic Circle, it showcases a sustainable way of life based on fishing and the traditional harvesting of eider duck down, a practice dating back over 1,500 years. The site features fishing villages, quays, eider houses, and lighthouses, reflecting human resilience in a harsh environment and the significant role of women in the eider down process.

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