Finnmarksvidda
Finnmárkkoduottar (Northern Sami) | |
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Coordinates: 69°19′N 23°49′E / 69.317°N 23.817°E | |
Location | Finnmark, Norway |
Native name | Finnmárkkoduottar (Northern Sami) |
Area | |
• Total | 22,000 km2 (8,500 sq mi) |
Elevation | 300 to 500 m (980 to 1,640 ft) |
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).[1] The plateau lies about 300 to 500 metres (980 to 1,640 ft) above sea level. Approximately 36% of Finnmark lies on the Finnmarksvidda.