Rogaland Guide, Meaning , Facts, Information and Description
Rogaland is a county in Norway, bordering Hordaland, Telemark, Aust-Agder and Vest-Agder. In 2002 there were 389,000 inhabitants, which is 8.5% of the total population in Norway. Its area is 9,325 km². The county administration is in Stavanger.
It is a coastal place with shores and islands, the most important island being Karmøy. Boknafjorden is the largest bay. The inner part of the county is Ryfylke, while the southern part is Jæren.
The third largest urban area of Norway is located in Rogaland. Stavanger, along with Sandnes, Randaberg and Sola, is ranked above Trondheim when it comes to population.
In the district are remains from the earliest times. The skeleton of a boy from the Stone Age was found in a cave at Viste in Randaberg. Various archeological findings stem from the following times, including the iron age. These include crosses in Irish style. Rogaland was called Rygjafylke in the early times of the Norwegian kingdom (see also Rugians, a tribe possibly connected with Rogaland). In Stavanger there is an archeological museum.
Karmøy has large deposits of copper (some of which was used in the construction of the Statue of Liberty). Rogaland is the most important region for oil and gas exploration in Norway, and is one of the country's most important agricultural districts. In Stavanger the oil and environment conferences are held.
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Places to visit
Rogaland is home of many natural wonders, like Preikestolen and Kjerag.
The Iron Age Farm at Ullandhaug in Stavanger is reconstructed on the original farm site dating back to 350-500 AD. The Viking Farm is a museum located at Karmøy.
A series of festivals and congresses of international fame and profile are arranged, such as The Chamber Music Festival and The Maijazz Festival in Stavanger. The Concert Hall and Music Complex at Bjergsted and the Stavanger Symphony Orchestra provide important inspiration in the Norwegian musical evironment.
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