Finnmarksvidda
Finnmarksvidda (Northern Sami: Finnmárkkoduottar; English: Finnmark plateau/highland) is Norway's largest plateau, with an area greater than 22,000 square kilometres (8,500 sq mi). The plateau lies about 300 to 500 metres (980 to 1,640 ft) above sea level. Approximately 36% of Finnmark lies on the Finnmarksvidda.
Finnmarksvidda
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The lowest elevations can be found in the eastern part of Finnmarksvidda, near Karasjok and Tana. River valleys in the area are only 100 - 250 m above sea level. | |
Finnmarksvidda Location of the plateau Finnmarksvidda Finnmarksvidda (Norway) | |
| Coordinates: 69°19′N 23°49′E | |
| Location | Troms og Finnmark, Norway |
| Native name | Finnmárkkoduottar (Northern Sami) |
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| • Total | 22,000 km2 (8,500 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 300 to 500 m (980 to 1,640 ft) |
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