Vest-Agder

Vest-Agder covered 7,276 square kilometers of varied terrain, including dense forests, mountains, deep fjords, and a long coastline stretching along the Skagerrak strait.

The county operated from 1919 until 2019, when it merged with Aust-Agder to form the new administrative region of Agder, concluding a century of independent governance.

The region maintains strong maritime traditions through its fishing communities, shipbuilding heritage, and numerous coastal settlements that shaped local customs and industries.

The transportation network includes the European route E39 highway, connecting major municipalities like Kristiansand, Mandal, and Flekkefjord with regular bus and train services.

Lindesnes Lighthouse, located at Norway's southernmost point, guides vessels through challenging waters and stands as a symbol of the region's maritime significance.

Location: Norway

Inception: 1919

Capital city: Kristiansand

Website: http://www.vaf.no

Shares border with: Rogaland, Aust-Agder

Website: http://vaf.no

GPS coordinates: 58.58306,7.58306

Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:35