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About Aust-Agder

Pictures from Aust-Agder county (fylke), Norway.



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Aust-Agder is a county (fylke) in Norway, bordering Telemark, Rogaland and Vest-Agder. The meaning of the name is "(the) eastern (part of) Agder". The county administration is in Arendal.

The county's coat of arms (1958) shows two golden wooden beams on an iron-ore red background, symbolizing the importance of timber and iron-ore industry over the centuries.

With a population of 100.000+, Aust-Agder is one of the smaller Norwegian counties - also in regards to area. Located at the Skagerrak coast, Aust-Agder extends from Risør to Lillesand, the inner parts of the area including Setesdalsheiene and Austheiene. About 77% of the inhabitants live at the coast. Tourism is important, and the coastal towns are popular summer vacation attractions.

Aust-Agder has a varied landscape, consisting of a coastal area, river valleys, forested areas and mountains. This unique composition provides ample opportunity for a wide variety of sports and recreation throughout the year. Aust-Agder is a favoured area for tourism and holidays , both for visitors from abroad as well as Norwegians from all over the country. The summer season is especially attractive, with a myriad of yachts and sailboats plying the many harbours and inlets that dot the coastline. During the winter season, our mountain resorts offer excellent winter sports facilities, both for hardy outdoor sportsmen and more comfortable family living in cosy apartments or cottages, located close to modern alpine skiing facilities.


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