Facts about the region
The Vestfold & Telemark region is often dubbed "Norway in miniature". Just a short train ride from Oslo, you can explore everything Norway has to offer – and the best housing prices in the country.
In Vestfold & Telemark you'll find 3,300 km coastline with more than 10 modern and efficient ports connecting the region to the world.
Geography
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6. largest region in Norway
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>425,000 inhabitants
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Area: 17,466 km²
Business
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>11% of Norwegian hydropower production
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4. largest export region in Norway
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Export value 45 billion NOK
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50,000 registered companies
Infrastructure
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3,300 km coastline
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>10 ports
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International airport with 34 destinations
- 4 commercial airports
Workforce
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189,103 people in the workforce
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29 % with higher education
Education
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One university, 5 campuses
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12,300 students
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3 international schools
Quality of Life
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Housing prices < 60% of Oslo
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79% are very happy with the cultural offer in our region
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93% are very happy with the access to nature and recreational areas.
"In Vestfold & Telemark, shift work is part of our DNA"
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