Troms (help·info) or Romsa is a county in North Norway, bordering Finnmark to the northeast and Nordland in the southwest. For the village in Cambodia see Laming. Trom is a Fictional planet in the 30th century. ||-||} Norway is divided into 19 administrative regions, called counties ( Norwegian: singular fylke, plural fylker ( Bokmål North Norway ( Norwegian: Nord-Norge ( Bokmål) or Nord-Noreg ( Nynorsk) is the geographical region of northern or Finnmárku ( Sami language) is a county in the extreme northeast of Norway. is a county in Norway, bordering Troms in the north Nord-Trøndelag in the south Norrbottens län in Sweden to the east Västerbottens To the south is Norrbotten Län in Sweden and further southeast is a shorter border with Lapland Province in Finland. Norrbotten County ( Norrbottens län) is a Swedish county or Län in the extreme north of Sweden. "Sverige" redirects here For other uses see Sweden (disambiguation and Sverige (disambiguation. The Province of Lapland ( Lappi in Finnish and Sami Lappland in Swedish is one of the Provinces of Finland. Finland, officially the Republic of Finland ( is a Nordic country situated in the Fennoscandian region of northern Europe. To the west is the Norwegian Sea (Atlantic ocean). Currents In the Norwegian Sea and Greenland Sea surface water descends two to three kilometres down to the bottom of the ocean forming cold oxygen-rich groundwater The entire county is located north of the Arctic circle. The Arctic Circle is one of the five major circles of latitude that mark maps of the Earth. Until 1919 the county was formerly known as Tromsø amt. On 1 July 2006, the Northern Sami name for the county, Romsa, was granted official status along with Troms. "July 1st" redirects here For the Ayumi Hamasaki song see H (song. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ^[1]

Name

The county is, like the city of Tromsø, named after the island Tromsøya (Old Norse Trums). Tromsøya is a small island in the Strait between the mainland and Kvaløya in Tromsø municipality, Troms, Norway Old Norse is the North Germanic language that was spoken by inhabitants of Scandinavia and inhabitants of their overseas settlements during the Viking Age For discussion of the name see under Tromsø. ( Romsa in Northern Sami, Tromssa in Kven and Finnish) is a city and municipality in the county of Troms,

Ersfjorden, Senja island

Geography

Troms has a very rugged and indented coastline facing the Norwegian Sea. Senja is the second largest island in Norway (not counting Spitsbergen) Currents In the Norwegian Sea and Greenland Sea surface water descends two to three kilometres down to the bottom of the ocean forming cold oxygen-rich groundwater However, the large and mountainous islands along the coast provide an excellent sheltered waterway on the inside. An island (ˈaɪlənd or isle (/ˈaɪl/ is any piece of land that is completely surrounded by water in two dimensions above high tide and isolated from other significant A waterway is any navigable Body of water. These include Rivers Lakes Seas Oceans and Canals In order for a waterway Starting in the south, the largest islands are: northeastern part of Hinnøya (the southern part is in Nordland), Grytøy, Senja, Kvaløya, Ringvassøya, Reinøy, Vannøy and Arnøy. Hinnøya is an island in North Norway. It is largest island in Norway (except for Svalbard) with an area of. Senja is the second largest island in Norway (not counting Spitsbergen) Ringvassøya ( Ráneš in Sami language) is a large island in Troms county Norway. Arnøya is an island in Skjervøy municipality in Troms county Norway Some of these islands, most noteworthy here are several large fjords that stretch quite far inland. A fjord or fiord (fjɔːd|fiːɔːd or fiːɔːd is a long narrow Inlet with steep sides created in a valley carved by glacial activity. Starting in the south, the largest fjords are Vågsfjord, Andfjord (shared with Nordland), Malangen, Balsfjord, Ullsfjord, Lyngen (the municipality has its name from the fjord) and Kvænangen (fjord). Vågsfjorden is a fjord in the southern part of Troms county in North Norway. Malangen is a Fjord, landscape and former municipality in the county of Troms, Norway. Balsfjord is a municipality in the county of Troms, Norway. The municipality was originally a part of the greater Tromsøysund Ullsfjord (Moskavuotna Moskivuono is a former municipality in Troms county Norway Lyngen (Ivggu suohkan or Ivgu, Yykeän komuuni is a municipality (and a Fjord) in the county of Troms, Norway. Kvænangen is a municipality in the county of Troms, Norway.Kvænangen was separated from Skjervøy 1863 The largest lake is Altevatnet in the interior of the county. Altevatnet is Norway ’s 11th largest lake, with a surface of up to 80 km²

Treriksrøysa, where the borders of Norway, Finland and Sweden meet; Storfjord. Treriksrøysa ( Norwegian: Three-country border Cairn). Norway has two three-country land Borderpoints and also two cairns of a similar type Storfjord is a municipality in the county of Troms Norway. Storfjord was separated from Lyngen July 1 1930

There are mountains in all parts of Troms; the most alpine and striking are probably the Lyngen Alps (Lyngsalpene), with several small glaciers and the highest mountain in the county, Jiekkevarre (1833 m). The Lyngen Alps is a mountain range in northeastern Troms, North Norway, east of Tromsø. "Glacial" and "Glaciation" redirect here For the geological periods see Glacial period. Jiehkkevárri (also known as Jiekkevarri or Jiekkevarre) is a mountain in Lyngen and Tromsø, Troms, Norway. Several glaciers are located in Kvænangen, including parts of the Øksfjordjøkelen, the last glacier in mainland Norway to drop icebergs directly into the sea (this ended around 1900), and Jøkelfjord, where this happened, still is a spectacular landscape. Kvænangen is a municipality in the county of Troms, Norway.Kvænangen was separated from Skjervøy 1863 Øksfjordjøkelen (Ákšovuonjiehkki is the ninth largest Glacier in mainland Norway. The largest river in Troms (waterflow) is Målselva (in Målselv), and the largest (not the highest) waterfall is Målselvfossen (600 m long, 20 m high). The river Målselva in the county of Troms, Norway has given name to Målselv municipality and valley Målselv is a municipality in the county of Troms, Norway. Målselv was separated from Lenvik 1849

Climate

Musvær; islands north of Kvaløya. The coast has fairly mild winters but cool summer days.

Lavangen, one of the smaller fjords in Troms. Lavangen is a municipality in the county of Troms, Norway. Lavangen was separated from Ibestad January 1 1907 The inland mountains have the highest elevations, and are covered in snow most of the year.

Located at a latitude of nearly 70°N, Troms has short, cool summers, but fairly mild winters along the coast due to the temperate sea; Torsvåg lighthouse in Karlsøy has January 24-hr average of -1°C. Karlsøy is a municipality in the county of Troms, Norway. Karlsøy was established as a municipality January 1 1838 (see Formannskapsdistrikt Tromsø averages -4°C in January with a daily high of -2°C, while July averages 12°C with high of 15°C. Temperatures are typically below freezing for about 5 months (8 months in the mountains), from early November to the beginning of April, but thaws can occur in the lowlands. There is often snow in abundance, and avalanches are not uncommon in winter. This article refers to the natural event For other uses see Avalanche (disambiguation An avalanche is an abrupt and rapid flow of snow often With the prevailing westerlies, lowland areas east of mountain ranges have less precipitation than areas west of the mountains. Skibotn (46 m) in Storfjord is the location in Norway which has recorded the most days/year with clear skies (no clouds). Skibotn (Ivgubahta Markkina or Yykeänperä is a village with approximately 700 inhabitants in Storfjord municipality located on the southeastern shore of the Lyngen Storfjord is a municipality in the county of Troms Norway. Storfjord was separated from Lyngen July 1 1930 Precipitation in Skibotn is only 300 mm/year ([1]); while Tromsø, west of the Lyngen Alps, gets 1000 mm. However, Dividalen (228 m) in Målselv is the driest in Troms, with only 282 mm/year, and nearby Bardufoss (76 m) is one of the coldest locations in winter; January and July 24-hr averages are -10. Målselv is a municipality in the county of Troms, Norway. Målselv was separated from Lenvik 1849 Bardufoss is a small town (pop ca 2200 in Målselv municipality in Troms county North Norway. 4°C (13°F) and 13°C (56°F). ([2]). Winter temperatures in Målselv and Bardu can get down to -35°C (-32°F), while summer days can reach 30°C in inland valleys and the innermost fjord areas, but 16 - 22°C (65°F) is much more common. Bardu is a municipality in the county of Troms Norway. Bardu was separated from Ibestad 1854 Along the outer seaboard, a summer day at 15°C is considered fairly warm. The mildest climate is in the south, Borkenes (36 m) in Kvæfjord (near Harstad) has January, July and year 24-hr averages -2. Borkenes is a village near Harstad and is situated in the municipality of Kvæfjord in the county of Troms, Norway. Kvæfjord is a municipality in the county of Troms, Norway. Kvæfjord was established as a municipality January 1, 1838 is a city and municipality in Norway, and it is located approximately 250 km (150 mi north of the Arctic Circle. 8°C (28°F), 12. 6°C (55°F) and 4°C (39°F), with precipitation 820 mm/year ([3]).

Nature

Brown bear in Polar Zoo, Bardu. The Brown Bear ( Ursus arctos) is an Omnivorous Mammal of the family Ursidae, distributed across much of northern Eurasia and Bardu is a municipality in the county of Troms Norway. Bardu was separated from Ibestad 1854 Photo: Hans-Petter Fjeld

Typical Troms fjord landscape; cultivated land near the fjord and mountains giving shelter.

Elk, red fox, hare, stoat and small rodents are common in all Troms, and brown bears are sighted in the interior in the summer. The moose (North America or elk (Europe Alces alces, is the largest extant Species in the Deer family. The Red Fox ( Vulpes vulpes) is a Mammal of the order Carnivora. Hares and jackrabbits are Leporids belonging to the Genus Lepus. Rodentia is an order of Mammals also known as rodents, characterised by two continuously-growing incisors in the upper and lower jaws which must The Brown Bear ( Ursus arctos) is an Omnivorous Mammal of the family Ursidae, distributed across much of northern Eurasia and Other animals are reindeer (interior mountain areas, with sami owners), wolverine (interior mountain areas) otter (along the coast and rivers), lynx (in the forests), and harbour porpoise in the fjords. The Sami people are the Indigenous people of northern Europe inhabiting Sápmi, which today encompasses parts of northern Sweden, Norway Otters are semi- aquatic (or in one case aquatic) fish-eating Mammals The otter subfamily Lutrinae forms part of the family A lynx is any of four medium-sized wild cats. All are members of the Genus Lynx, but there is considerable confusion about the best way to classify The Harbor Porpoise ( Phocoena phocoena) is one of six Species of Porpoise. Some of the common birds are ptarmigan, sea eagles, seagulls and cormorants (coast). This article deals with the European species named "Ptarmigan" known in North America as the Rock Ptarmigan The White-tailed Eagle ( Haliaeetus albicilla)also known as the Sea Eagle, Erne (sometimes Ern) or White-tailed Sea-eagle Gulls (often informally Seagulls) are birds in the family Laridae The Bird family Phalacrocoracidae is represented by some 40 Species of cormorants and shags. The sheltered valleys in the interior of Troms have the highest tree line (summer warmth and length is the limiting factor), with Downy birch reaching 700 m on the southern slope of Njunis; in all Troms birch forms the tree line, often 200 m above other trees. The tree line or timberline is the edge of the habitat at which Trees are capable of growing Betula pubescens ( Downy Birch; also known as White Birch, European White Birch or Hairy Birch) is a species of Birch Njunis is a mountain in the interior of southern Troms, in Målselv municipality Rowan, aspen, willow, grey alder, and bird cherry are common in the lower elevations. The rowans or mountain-ashes are Plants in the family Rosaceae, in the Genus Sorbus, subgenus Sorbus Aspens are Trees of the willow family and comprise a section of the Poplar genus Populus sect Willows, sallows and osiers form the Genus Salix, around 400 species of Deciduous Trees and Shrubs found primarily Alnus incana ( Grey or Speckled Alder) is a species of Alder with a wide range across the cooler parts of the Northern Hemisphere The Bird Cherry ( Prunus padus; syn Cerasus padus ( L, Prunus racemosa Lam Scots Pine reaches an elevation of almost 400 m in Dividalen, where some of the largest trees are 500 years old. The Scots Pine ( Pinus sylvestris L family Pinaceae) is a species of Pine native to Europe and Asia, ranging from The upper part of the valley is protected by Øvre Dividal National Park ([4]), which was enlarged in 2006 ([5]). Øvre Dividal National Park lies in Målselv in Troms county Norway.

The inland valleys, like Østerdalen (with Altevatnet), Kirkesdalen, Dividalen, Rostadalen, Signaldalen and Skibotndalen, are perfect for summer hiking, with their varied nature, mostly dry climate and not too difficult terrain, although there are many accessible mountains for energetic hikers. The word 'hiking' is understood in all English-speaking countries but there are differences in usage Reisadalen ([6], [7]) is one of the most idyllic river valleys in Norway; from Storslett in Nordreisa the valley stretches south-southeast, covered with birch, pine, grey alder, and willow. Storslett is the administrative centre of Nordreisa municipality Norway. Nordreisa is a municipality in the county of Troms Norway. Nordreisa was separated from Skjervøy January 1 1886 Alnus incana ( Grey or Speckled Alder) is a species of Alder with a wide range across the cooler parts of the Northern Hemisphere The northern part of the valley is 5 km wide, with 1200 m high mountains on both sides; the southern part of the valley narrows to a few hundred metres (canyon), with increasingly dry climate. The valley floor is fairly flat with little height difference for 70 km (to Bilto); the Reisa river can be navigated by canoe or river boat for much of this distance. The salmon swim 90 km up the river, and some 137 different species of birds have been observed. Several rivers cascade down into the valley; the Mollisfossen waterfall is 269 m ([8]). The valley ends 120 km southeast of Storslett, as the vast and more barren Finnmarksvidda plateau takes over. Reisa National Park ([9]) protects the upper part of the valley. Reisa National Park is a national park in the county of Troms in Norway.

Economy

Finnsnes, located near the bridge to Senja, is the newest town in Troms with township from January 1 2000. is a town in the county of Troms in Norway Finnsnes is in the municipality of Lenvik.

The city of Tromsø, in the north central part, is the county seat and an Arctic seaport, and seat of the world's northernmost university, renowned for research about the aurora borealis. ( Romsa in Northern Sami, Tromssa in Kven and Finnish) is a city and municipality in the county of Troms, The Arctic is the Region around the Earth 's North Pole, opposite the Antarctic region around the South Pole. The University of Tromsø has an astrophysical observatory located in Skibotn ([10]). Tromsø is the only municipality with a strong population growth; most of the smaller municipalities experience decreasing populations as the young and educated move to the cities, often in the southern part of Norway. Harstad is a commercial centre for the southern part of the county. is a city and municipality in Norway, and it is located approximately 250 km (150 mi north of the Arctic Circle. Along the coast and on the islands, fishing is dominant. Important ports for the fishing fleet are Skjervøy, Tromsø and Harstad. Skjervøy is a municipality in the county of Troms Norway. Skjervøy was established as a municipality January 1 1838 (see Formannskapsdistrikt) There is also some agriculture, especially in the southern part, which has a longer growing season (150 days in Harstad). In Agriculture, the growing season is the period of each Year when crops can be grown Balsfjord is often regarded to be the most northern municipality with substantial agricultural activity in Norway, although there is also agriculture further north. Balsfjord is a municipality in the county of Troms, Norway. The municipality was originally a part of the greater Tromsøysund

The Norwegian armed forces is a vital employer in Troms, having the seat of the 6th army division, Bardufoss Air Station, helicopter wings and radar stations in the county. History The pinnacle of this division's service was during World War II, during the German invasion of Norway. Bardufoss Air Station (Norwegian Bardufoss flystasjon) is located in the municipality of Målselv in Troms county in Northern Norway.

The busiest airport is Tromsø Airport, Langnes. Tromsø Airport, formerly known as Tromsø Airport Langnes (Norwegian Tromsø lufthavn) is situated in Tromsø, on the western side of the The southern part of Troms is served by Harstad/Narvik Airport, Evenes. Harstad/Narvik Airport Evenes (Norwegian Harstad/Narvik lufthavn Evenes) is located in Evenes municipality in Nordland, North Norway The E6 cuts through the county from Nordland into Gratangen in the south to Kvænangen in the north and then into Finnmark. E6 is the designation for the main north-south road in Norway, and the west coast of Sweden, running from the southern tip of Sweden, at Trelleborg Gratangen is a municipality in the county of Troms Norway. Gratangen was separated from Ibestad July 1 1926 Kvænangen is a municipality in the county of Troms, Norway.Kvænangen was separated from Skjervøy 1863 The E8 road runs from Tromsø to Finland via Nordkjosbotn and the Skibotn valley. The European route E8 is a European route that goes from Tromsø, Norway to Turku, Finland. Nordkjosbotn is a small village in the municipality of Balsfjord, Norway. There are several large bridges; some of the largest are Tjeldsund Bridge, Mjøsund Bridge, Gisund Bridge, Tromsø Bridge and Sandnessund Bridge. TjeldsundbruJPG|thumb|170px|right|Tjeldsund bridge view towards the mainland (east]] The Tjeldsund Bridge (Tjeldsundbrua is a suspension road bridge that crosses Mjøsund Bridge (Mjøsundbrua is a Cantilever bridge that crosses Mjøsundet between the mainland and Andørja in Troms county in Gisund Bridge (Gisundbrua is a Cantilever Road bridge that crosses Gisundet from Finnsnes on the mainland to Silsand on Senja Tromsø Bridge (Tromsøbrua is a Cantilever Road bridge that crosses Tromsøysundet from Tromsdalen on the mainland to Tromsøya This article is about the bridge near Tromsø For information about Sannesund Bridge in Sarpsborg see Sannesund Bridge. There are several undersea road tunnels; Rolla to Andørja (in Ibestad), Tromsøya to the mainland (Tromsø), Kvaløya to Ringvassøya and Skjervøy to the mainland. Ibestad is a municipality in the county of Troms Norway. Ibestad was established as a municipality January 1 1838 (see Formannskapsdistrikt)

History

Inside Trondenes Church, the only medieval church in Troms

Troms has been settled since the early stone age, and there are prehistoric rock carvings at several locations (for instance Ibestad and Balsfjord). Trondenes Church is the northernmost Medieval Stone church of Norway, situated in Harstad. The Stone Age is a broad prehistoric time period during which Humans widely used stone for toolmaking Petroglyphs are Images created by removing part of a rock surface by incising pecking carving and abrading Ibestad is a municipality in the county of Troms Norway. Ibestad was established as a municipality January 1 1838 (see Formannskapsdistrikt) Balsfjord is a municipality in the county of Troms, Norway. The municipality was originally a part of the greater Tromsøysund These people made their living from hunting, fishing and gathering.

The first of the current ethnic groups to settle in the county were the Sami people (inhabiting Finnmork an area much larger than todays Finnmark covering most of Troms). The Sami people are the Indigenous people of northern Europe inhabiting Sápmi, which today encompasses parts of northern Sweden, Norway or Finnmárku ( Sami language) is a county in the extreme northeast of Norway. Archeological evidence has shown that a Norse iron-based culture in the late Roman Iron Age (200 - 400 AD), reaches as far north as Karlsøy (near today's Tromsø), but not further northeast. Archaeology, archeology, or archæology (from Greek grc ἀρχαιολογία archaiologia – grc ἀρχαῖος archaīos Norsemen is used to refer to the group of people as a whole who speak one of the North Germanic languages as their native language Iron (ˈаɪɚn is a Chemical element with the symbol Fe (ferrum and Atomic number 26 This article is about the archaeological period known as the Iron Age for the mythological Iron Age see Ages of Man. Karlsøy is a municipality in the county of Troms, Norway. Karlsøy was established as a municipality January 1 1838 (see Formannskapsdistrikt

Sandtorg near Harstad 1895

The Norse with their iron and agriculture settled along the coast and in some of the larger fjords, while the Saami lived in the same fjord areas (usually just slightly further into the fjord) and in the interior. Sandtorg is a village and former municipality in Troms county Norway The Sami people are the Indigenous people of northern Europe inhabiting Sápmi, which today encompasses parts of northern Sweden, Norway From the 10th century, Norse settlements start to appear along the coast further north, reaching into what is today the county of Finnmark.

Southern and mid-Troms was a petty kingdom in the Viking age, and considered part of Hålogaland. A petty kingdom is an independent realm recognizing no suzerain and controlling only a portion of the territory held by a particular ethnic group or nation Viking Age is the term denoting the years from about 700 to 1066 in European history. Hålogaland was the northernmost of the Norwegian provinces in the mediaeval Norse sagas. Ottar from Hålogaland met King Alfred the Great around 890. Alfred the Great (also Ælfred from the Old English Ælfrēd ˈælfreːd (c Events By Place Europe The sovereignty of Great Moravian king Svatopluk I in Bohemia is confirmed The Viking leader Tore Hund, who according to the sagas speared King Olav Haraldsson at the Battle of Stiklestad and traded and fought in Bjarmaland, had his seat at Bjarkøy. Tore Hund ( Modern Norwegian) or Þórir hundr ( Old Norse) ("Tore the Dog" (ca The sagas (from Icelandic saga, plural sögur) are stories about ancient Scandinavian and Germanic history about early Viking voyages This is an article about a particle accelerator For uses of spear, see Spear or Spear (disambiguation. The Battle of Stiklestad ( Old Norse Stiklarstaðir) in 1030 is one of the most famous battles in the history of Norway. Bjarmaland (also spelled Bjarmland or Bjarmia) was a territory mentioned in Norse sagas up to the Viking Age — and beyond Bjarkøy is a municipality in the county of Troms Norway. Bjarkøy (until 1887 named Sand) was established as a municipality January 1 1838 (see Formannskapsdistrikt The nearby Trondenes (today's Harstad) was also a central Viking power centre, and seems to have been a gathering place. Trondenes is a parish and a former municipality in Troms county Norway

Skjervøy Church in northern Troms at night, February 2004

The county was established in 1866. Skjervøy is a municipality in the county of Troms Norway. Skjervøy was established as a municipality January 1 1838 (see Formannskapsdistrikt)

The Kven residents of Troms are largely descendants of Finnish immigrants who arrived in the area before the 19th century from Finland because of war and famine. Kvens ( kveeni in Kven language / Finnish; kvener in Norwegian, and láddelažžat in Northern Sami Finland, officially the Republic of Finland ( is a Nordic country situated in the Fennoscandian region of northern Europe. The 19th century of the Common Era began on January 1, 1801 and ended on December 31, 1900, according to the Gregorian calendar Finland, officially the Republic of Finland ( is a Nordic country situated in the Fennoscandian region of northern Europe. A famine is a widespread shortage of food that may apply to any Faunal species which phenomenon is usually accompanied by regional Malnutrition, Starvation They settled mainly in the northeastern part of Troms, in the municipalities of Kvænangen, Nordreisa, Skjervøy, Kåfjord and Storfjord, and some also reached Balsfjord and Lyngen. Kvænangen is a municipality in the county of Troms, Norway.Kvænangen was separated from Skjervøy 1863 Nordreisa is a municipality in the county of Troms Norway. Nordreisa was separated from Skjervøy January 1 1886 Skjervøy is a municipality in the county of Troms Norway. Skjervøy was established as a municipality January 1 1838 (see Formannskapsdistrikt) Storfjord is a municipality in the county of Troms Norway. Storfjord was separated from Lyngen July 1 1930 Balsfjord is a municipality in the county of Troms, Norway. The municipality was originally a part of the greater Tromsøysund Lyngen (Ivggu suohkan or Ivgu, Yykeän komuuni is a municipality (and a Fjord) in the county of Troms, Norway.

Coat of arms

The coat of arms is from modern times (1960), but it has old roots: the nobleman Bjarne Erlingsson of Bjarkøy (died 1313) had a griffin in his coat of arms. Bjarkøy is a municipality in the county of Troms Norway. Bjarkøy (until 1887 named Sand) was established as a municipality January 1 1838 (see Formannskapsdistrikt (See also the coat of arms of Bjarkøy. Bjarkøy is a municipality in the county of Troms Norway. Bjarkøy (until 1887 named Sand) was established as a municipality January 1 1838 (see Formannskapsdistrikt )

Municipalities

Troms County has a total of 25 municipalities:

See also

• Hålogalandsallmenningen

References

Tromsø, the capital of Troms

• Tollefsrud, J. Balsfjord is a municipality in the county of Troms, Norway. The municipality was originally a part of the greater Tromsøysund Bardu is a municipality in the county of Troms Norway. Bardu was separated from Ibestad 1854 Berg is a municipality in the county of Troms, Norway. Berg was established as a municipality January 1 1838 (see Formannskapsdistrikt) Bjarkøy is a municipality in the county of Troms Norway. Bjarkøy (until 1887 named Sand) was established as a municipality January 1 1838 (see Formannskapsdistrikt Dyrøy is a municipality in the county of Troms Norway. Dyrøy was separated from Tranøy September 1 1886 Gratangen is a municipality in the county of Troms Norway. Gratangen was separated from Ibestad July 1 1926 is a city and municipality in Norway, and it is located approximately 250 km (150 mi north of the Arctic Circle. Ibestad is a municipality in the county of Troms Norway. Ibestad was established as a municipality January 1 1838 (see Formannskapsdistrikt) Karlsøy is a municipality in the county of Troms, Norway. Karlsøy was established as a municipality January 1 1838 (see Formannskapsdistrikt Kvæfjord is a municipality in the county of Troms, Norway. Kvæfjord was established as a municipality January 1, 1838 Kvænangen is a municipality in the county of Troms, Norway.Kvænangen was separated from Skjervøy 1863 Lavangen is a municipality in the county of Troms, Norway. Lavangen was separated from Ibestad January 1 1907 Lenvik is a municipality in the county of Troms, Norway. Lenvik was established as a municipality January 1 1838 (see Formannskapsdistrikt Lyngen (Ivggu suohkan or Ivgu, Yykeän komuuni is a municipality (and a Fjord) in the county of Troms, Norway. Målselv is a municipality in the county of Troms, Norway. Målselv was separated from Lenvik 1849 Nordreisa is a municipality in the county of Troms Norway. Nordreisa was separated from Skjervøy January 1 1886 Salangen is a municipality in the county of Troms Norway. Salangen was separated from Ibestad January 1 1871 Skånland ( Saami Skánit) is a municipality in the county of Troms, Norway. Skjervøy is a municipality in the county of Troms Norway. Skjervøy was established as a municipality January 1 1838 (see Formannskapsdistrikt) Sørreisa is a municipality in the county of Troms Norway. Sørreisa was separated from Tranøy September 1 1886 Storfjord is a municipality in the county of Troms Norway. Storfjord was separated from Lyngen July 1 1930 Torsken is a municipality in the county of Troms Norway. The municipality is situated at the western coast of Senja island Tranøy is a municipality in the county of Troms Norway. Tranøy was established as a municipality January 1 1838 (see Formannskapsdistrikt) ( Romsa in Northern Sami, Tromssa in Kven and Finnish) is a city and municipality in the county of Troms, Hålogalandsallmenningen is the proposed name for the organization which is expected to about 50% of the land and inland water resources in the counties of Troms and Nordland Events 475 - Byzantine Emperor Zeno is forced to flee his capital at Constantinople. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ; Tjørve, E. ; Hermansen, P. : Perler i Norsk Natur - En Veiviser. Aschehoug, 1991.
• Moen, A. 1998. Nasjonalatlas for Norge: Vegetasjon. Statens Kartverk, Hønefoss.
• Norwegian Meteorological Institute ([11]).

External links

• Visitnorway.com Troms
• Troms touring association