Telemark


 

Telemark is a county in Norway, bordering Vestfold, Buskerud, Hordaland, Rogaland and Aust-Agder. The county administration is in Skien.

Related Topics:
County - Norway - Vestfold - Buskerud - Hordaland - Rogaland - Aust-Agder - Skien

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The county is located in southeastern Norway,extending from Hardangervidda to the Skagerrak coast. The coastline extends from Langesundsfjorden to Gjernestangen at the border to Aust-Agder. Telemark has a very broken and heterogenous landscape, including many hills and valleys.

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The largest population centres are Skien, Porsgrunn, Notodden, Rjukan and Kragerø. Other important places are Stathelle, Ulefoss, Brevik, Langesund, , Fyresdal and Vinje.

Related Topics:
Skien - Porsgrunn - Notodden - Rjukan - Kragerø - Stathelle - Ulefoss - Brevik - Langesund - - Fyresdal - Vinje

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Introduction
Notable people from Telemark
History
Municipalities
Districts
External links

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