Sogn og Fjordane, Former county in Western Norway
Sogn og Fjordane was a former Norwegian county that extended across mountain ranges, deep valleys, glaciers, and fjords throughout its territory. The region encompassed Jostedalsbreen glacier and Hornindalsvatnet, Norway's deepest lake, as well as 26 municipalities with varied landscapes.
The region developed from two medieval administrative divisions, Firdafylke and Sygnafylke, that existed for centuries before merging. In 1919, it became an official county when several municipalities were consolidated into a single administrative unit.
The region was a center for traditional Norwegian fishing and farming, with villages along the fjords maintaining their old crafts and customs through generations. These activities shaped daily life and remained visible in local markets and seasonal routines that organized community rhythms.
Travel through the region required careful planning due to numerous fjord crossings that needed ferry services or long detours to navigate. Four regional airports offered alternative routes and helped visitors reach different parts of the territory more efficiently.
The coat of arms granted in 1983 displayed three blue fjords on a white background, symbolizing the Nordfjord, Sunnfjord, and Sogn regions. This emblem represented the geographic and cultural diversity of the merged territories.
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