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What are the names of the two landlocked counties in Norway?

Hedmark and Oppland. Hedmark and Oppland are two of the largest counties in Norway. They are not very densely populated, though.

The inland region hosted the 1994 Winter Olympics. In which three cities were the games held?

Lillehammer, Hamar and Gjøvik. Lillehammer was the main location, but some of the events took place in Hamar and Gjøvik.

The biggest lake in Norway is located between the two landlocked counties. What's the name of the lake?

Mjøsa. Mjøsa is the largest lake in Norway. It covers an area of 365 square kilometres.

Which other country does Hedmark border?

Sweden. In the east, Hedmark shares a border with Sweden. Many people who live near the border go to Sweden to buy different sorts of goods, mainly alcohol, cigarettes, sweets and foods, because it is a little cheaper than in Norway.

How many of the other counties share a border with Norway's inland region?

Six. The inland region is surrounded by Sør-Trøndelag, Møre og Romsdal, Sogn og Fjordane, Buskerud, Oslo and Akershus counties. Sweden forms the eastern border.

What is the name of the biggest island located in the large lake that lies between the two counties?

Helgøya. Helgøya is the largest island in Mjøsa. It is a part of Ringsaker municipality.

What are the names of the two main valleys in the two inland counties?

Gudbrandsdal and Østerdal. Gudbrandsdal is situated in Oppland, and Østerdal in Hedmark.

In what part of Norway is the inland region?

Southeastern. Hedmark and Oppland are located in the southeastern part of Norway. In Norwegian standards, the summers in this region are dry and hot, while the winters are cold and snowy.

In which city in the inland region do we find the Olympic arena "Vikingskipet" ("the Viking Ship")?

Hamar. During the 1994 Winter Olympics, the ice skating contests were held in "Vikingskipet".

Which of these inland cities is located furthest to the south?

Kongsvinger. From Kongsvinger, it is a short distance to both Sweden and Akershus counties.