Rapa Valley

Rapa Valley
Rapadalen, Ráhpavágge
The lower Rapa Valley
Length35 kilometres (22 mi)
Geography
LocationSweden, Norrbotten, Jokkmokk
Coordinates67°16′N 17°47′E / 67.267°N 17.783°E / 67.267; 17.783 

The Rapa Valley (Swedish: Rapadalen, Sami: Ráhpavágge) is a 35 kilometres (22 mi) long valley in Sweden and the largest in the Sarek National Park, part of the Laponian area. The Rapa River runs through the valley, which is surrounded by steep mountains. Its Laitaure river delta is one of the major tourist attractions for hikers in the area.

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