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TjrnTjrn is the fifth largest Swedish island. It is located on the Swedish West coast in the province of Bohusln. Facts - Area: 168 km²
- Population: 14,891 (2003)
Geography Tjrn is connected in the east to the town of Stenungsund on the mainland by the Tjrn bridge, and to the island of Orust in the north by the Skpesund bridge. The largest town is Skrhamn, and it is also the municipal capital. Other communities, many of which are fishing communities, include Rnnng, Kldesholmen, and Kyrkesund. The peninsula of Mjrn has beautiful scenery, and large shell banks. Tourism During the summer, the population swells from 15,000 to 30,000 as vacationers arrive for yachting and swimming. Skrhamn has an ample guest harbor to accommodate yachters travelling along the Swedish west coast. See also Tjrn
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