Scandinavian American. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1945-1958, 1949-08-01
Norway
THE COUNTRY
Topography


famous country, the main ranges
being the Langfjellene general di-
rection N-S) in the western part
of southern Norway. Dovre (W-
E) between the southeastern
countries and Trondelag and Kjo-
len (N-S) along most of the Swe-
dish frontier. The highest peaks
are found in Jotunhelmen, north
ermost part of Langfjellene. 9th
er spectacular formations are
found in Rondane, Trollheimen,
parts of the Dovre range, and in
the coastal mountains of North
ern Norway.
Climate
The climate is determined to a
great extent by the Gulf Stream,
which brings warm water from
the tropics to Norwegian coastal
waters, keeping the majority of
the harbours ice-free throughout
the winter Mean temperatures Of
coastal districts are considerably
higher than would be expected at
such ATTITUDES. Greatest difference
between summer and winter tenn
peratures are found in the inland
valleys of southeastern Norway,
while along the coast the temper
allure is more constantly moderate.
Rainfall is moderate, heavies along
the west coast, while the inland
districts are comparatively dry.
Flora and Fauna, Fishing
and Hunting
The predominating trees in Nor
wegian forests are spruce, fir ant'
pine, while birch and other decidu-
Gus trees are found even in noun
famous districts. The vegetation
is RICHEST in the southeastern dis
tricts, the deep forests of the main
valleys forming the basis of Nor
wegian lumber industry. The con-
ifers are seldom found above $500
5000 feet.
Wild berries, especially blueber-
ries, are abundant in most wood
land districts of southern Norway
and constitute an important ex-
port article.
Norwegian animal life is of con-
siderable Importance to the coun-
try, as large districts are almost
entirely dependent on fisheries. Of
land animals, the bear is almost
extinct while elk (moose) is found
in South Eastern Norway and rein
deer are still the most important
domestic animals in Finnmark.
Many species of smaller animals
are found, such as wolf, fox, lynx,
otter and beaver, but some are be-
coming very rare. Birds of game
are found both in the valleys and
in the mountains, the ptarmigan
tgrouse) being the best known.
Freshwater fish such as trout are
found in practically all rivers and
lakes throughout the country
while salmon is rarely caught out
side the known salmon rivers.
Foreigners intending to hunt or
fish in Norway should remember
to register any firearms which
they bring for this purpose, with
the customs authorities. Shooting
privileges can be leased for GER
tain periods from owners of priv
ate estates. On state or municipal
territories, only elk or deer may
be hunted by foreigners, not small
game. The right to fish in rivers
and lakes must be leased from the
landowners. but most tourist ho-
tells place their rights at the dis
posal of their guests without any
additional fee. Sa1mon and sea-
trout fishing is governed by spe-
cial rules.
All inquiries concerning fishing
and hunting rights and licenses
should be addressed to the Nor
wegian Hunters and Anglers AS
ISOLATION tNorges Jeger-og Fisk
er-Forbund, Prinsens gate 81, Os-
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