A village in Norway has a one-lettered name

A fishing village located in the municipality of Moskenes on the Lofoten Islands in Norway has a one-lettered name, 'Å'. Its name is based on a word from the Old Norse language meaning 'small river', and is pronounced similar to 'aw'. The town, a major tourist attraction, also houses a Lofoten Stockfish Museum and the Norwegian Fishing Village Museum.

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