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A delegation from Oppland county, headed by County Mayor Audun Tron, visited Otjozondjupa region in Namibia last week. The purpose of the visit was to discuss possible areas of cooperation between the two regions. (10.11.09)
Oppland County Authority has taken the initiative to establish an international network on the topic of second homes. As a result of a partner search by AER (Assembly of European Regions) the network now has 9 members, from 7 countries; Finland, Sweden, Austria, France, England, Spain and Norway. (03.06.09)
The AER conference "Regional answers to climate change" in Limoges, France, gathered more than 300 participants from European regions. Oppland County Council was represented by Sanna Sarromaa and Olaf Nils Diserud. In the conference declaration climate change is recognised as one of the most significant social, economic and environmental threats regions face worldwide. In the fight against climate change, action must be taken not only at international and state levels, but more so at local and regional levels. (21.04.09)
Oppland County Authority has joined the network RUR@CT - European regions for rural innovation. The partners in the network exchange experiences and best practice within many areas of regional development. (03.03.09)
Oppland County Authority has submitted comments on the content of the Green Paper on Territorial Cohesion, which was launched by the European Commission in October 2008. The Green Paper argues that territorial diversity is a vital asset that can contribute to the sustainable development of Europe as a whole. Oppland County Authority emphasizes the importance of a differentiated approach - regions are different and need to get access to different means to make full use of their potential. (02.02.09)
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Oppland county has a varied and picturesque landscape which extends from the lakes Mjøsa and Randsfjorden to the mountains Dovrefjell, Jotunheimen and Rondane. The county is divided into six regions: Nord-Gudbrandsdal, Midt-Gudbrandsdal, Lillehammer, Valdres, Gjøvik and Hadeland.
Oppland includes the towns Lillehammer, Gjøvik, Otta and Fagernes, Norway's highest mountain (Galdhøpiggen) and Norway’s biggest lake (Mjøsa).
Several museums and other attractions are situated in Oppland and tourism is important to the economy. The 1994 Winter Olympics provided the region with unique winter sports facilities and arenas.
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