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  2. Fjord - Wikipedia

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    In physical geography, a fjord (also spelled fiord in New Zealand English; / ˈ f j ɔːr d, f iː ˈ ɔːr d / ⓘ [1]) is a long, narrow sea inlet with steep sides or cliffs, created by a glacier. [2] Fjords exist on the coasts of Antarctica, the Arctic, and surrounding landmasses of the northern and southern hemispheres. [3]

  3. List of World Heritage Sites in Norway - Wikipedia

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    West Norwegian Fjords – Geirangerfjord and Nærøyfjord: Møre og Romsdal and Vestland: 2005 1195; vii, viii (natural) The two fjords are among the world's longest and deepest. They are classic examples of fjords, submerged glaciated valleys. The valleys rise up to 1,400 metres (4,600 ft) above sea level and extend up to 500 metres (1,600 ft ...

  4. Oslofjord - Wikipedia

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    The Oslofjord has Norway's highest all year temperature: 7.5 °C (45.5 °F). February is the coldest month in the fjord with −1.3 °C (29.7 °F), while July normally reaches 17.2 °C (63.0 °F). The islands in the middle of the fjord are among Norway's warmest with high summer temperatures and moderate winters.

  5. Geirangerfjord - Wikipedia

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    The fjord is one of Norway's most visited tourist sites. In 2005, it was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, jointly with the Nærøyfjorden. This status was challenged by the disputed plans to build power lines across the fjord. [4] [needs update] A car ferry, which doubles as a sightseeing trip, is operated by Fjord1 Nordvestlandske.

  6. West Norwegian Fjords - Wikipedia

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    The World Heritage Site consists of two areas 120 km apart, located in south-west Norway, north-west of the city of Bergen, and part of the fjord landscape of western Norway extending over 500 km between Stavanger in the south and Åndalsnes in the north.

  7. Nærøyfjord - Wikipedia

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    The river Nærøydalselvi flows down the valley Nærøydalen into the fjord at the village of Gudvangen, near the European route E16 highway. The village of Bakka and the Bakka Church are both located on the west shore of the fjord. Since 2005, the Nærøyfjord has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

  8. List of Norwegian fjords - Wikipedia

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    Map all coordinates using OpenStreetMap. Download coordinates as: KML; ... Name of fjord Length (km/mi) County Municipality Coordinates Adventfjorden: 4 km (2.5 mi)

  9. Sognefjord - Wikipedia

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    The Sognefjord Span (power lines) crosses the fjord with a span of 4,597 metres (15,082 ft). This is the second largest span of power lines in the world. The fjord has become a tourist attraction with summer tourists being an important part of the local economy.