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Sula, Norway

Sula is a municipality in the county of Møre og Romsdal, Norway. It is also one of the most densely populated municipalities of Møre og Romsdal.

Sula is an island, bordered by Breisundet on the west, Storfjorden and Vartdalsfjorden to the south, Hessafjorden and Borgundfjorden to the north, and the narrow Vegsundet strait to the east; the latter is bridged. The nature is typically coastal; forrest is sparse, rock and heather dominate. The highest elevation is an locally speaking modest 776 m.a.s. Its neighbouring municipalities are all separated from it by sea; Hareid to the west, Ørsta to the south, Giske to the north-west and Ålesund to the north and east.

The administrative centre is Langevåg. Other centres include Solevåg, Fiskarstrand, Veibust and Mauseidvåg.

Sula is noted for strong traditions in the field of music. Also, the community harbours a strong maritime heritage. The influence of neighbouring city Ålesund is strong; many live in Sula while working in Ålesund.

Manufacturing and production is the most important economical sector. Shipyards, fish processing, textile manufacturing and furniture production are especially vital.

Communication include the E39 highway, which crosses the bridge at Vegsundet and continues to Solevåg; here, Sula is connected to Ørsta by ferry. Also, Sula is connected to Hareid by ferry at Sulesund. A passenger boat route between Langevåg and Ålesund also exists.


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