Finnmarksvidda

Finnmarksvidda
Finnmárkkoduottar (Northern Sami)
Plateau
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 (300–800 ft) above sea level.
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 (300–800 ft) above sea level.
Map
Interactive map of the lake
Coordinates: 69°19′N 23°49′E / 69.317°N 23.817°E / 69.317; 23.817
LocationFinnmark, Norway
Native nameFinnmárkkoduottar (Northern Sami)
Area
 • Total22,000 km2 (8,500 sq mi)
Elevation300 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.

  1. ^ "About Finnmark". Turistforeningen. Archived from the original on 2010-11-24. Retrieved 2010-04-10.