Norway Yearbook - 1996

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Relief map of Norway and
Svalbard
The elevation levels reflect the various
landforms and bedrock conditions ¡n Norway.
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The mountains and plateaus, valleys and
fjords were formed by folding processes in
the earth and weathering and erosion. 60%
of the mainland lies at an elevation of less
than 600 metres, while 20% ïs over 900
metres above sea level. Oppland and Sogn
og Fordane counties have the largest
share of high-lying areas. The elevation
profile of Svalbard is different. Approx. 80%
of the land has an elevation of less than 600
metres, while only 4% ¡s over 900 metres
above sea level.
1800-2469m
Berge
Alesund
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1500-1799m
1200-1499m
900-1199m
600 - 899 m
300 - 599 m
O - 299 m
Stavanger
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0 50 500 150 200km
Kristiansand
Source: National atlas for Norway
© Norwegian Mapping Authority 1996 STATENSKARTVERK
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