Finnmark

Finnmark stretches across 48,618 square kilometers of dramatic landscapes, from coastal areas to fjords and valleys, making it Norway's second-largest county.

The region experienced widespread destruction during World War II, with German forces implementing scorched earth tactics and forcing residents to evacuate their homes.

Three primary ethnic groups shape the county's identity: the indigenous Sami people, Norwegians, and Kvens, each contributing their languages and traditions.

Visitors can access Finnmark through multiple airports connecting to major Norwegian cities, with regular flights operating throughout different seasons.

The county experiences extreme daylight variations, with midnight sun from mid-May to late July and complete darkness during winter polar nights.

Location: Norway

Inception: 1919

Capital city: Vadsø

Website: http://www.ffk.no/

Part of: Northern Norway

Shares border with: Troms, Lapland, Murmansk Oblast

Website: http://ffk.no

GPS coordinates: 70.00000,25.00000

Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:43