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9/15/2020, 4:26 PM Mike C
5/8/2019, 12:14 AM sep780
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5/7/2019, 11:31 PM sep780

Name Vestfold
Type Political Subdivision
Usage Norwegian
Pronounced Pron. VEST-fawl
Edit Status Statusnot set

Meaning & History

From the old name of the Olsofjord fold and the Norwegian word vest. The name means, "the region west of the fold."

Vestfold is a fylke (county) in Norway.

On 1 January 2020, Vestfold will merge with TELEMARK to form Telemark og Vestfold fylke.
Added 5/7/2019 by sep780