Hordaland

Hordaland extended along Norway's western coast with deep fjords, encompassing Bergen and thirty-two municipalities covering both coastal areas and inland territories.

The region functioned as Søndre Bergenhus amt from 1763 until 1919, when it received the name Hordaland and continued operations until merging with Sogn og Fjordane in 2020.

The region's coat of arms displays two golden axes with a crown, originating from the seal of Saint Olav's guild dating back to 1344.

The territory generated forty percent of Norway's fruit production, with extensive orchards growing apples, plums, and cherries across its agricultural zones.

Since 1949, Hordaland maintained a tradition of sending a Christmas tree to Edinburgh each year to acknowledge Scottish support during World War II.

Location: Norway

Inception: 1919

Capital city: Bergen

Part of: Western Norway

Shares border with: Rogaland, Sogn og Fjordane, Buskerud, Telemark

Website: https://hordaland.no

GPS coordinates: 60.25000,6.00000

Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:57