Submitted Place Name Revision History

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2/22/2020, 4:35 PM Mike C
2/19/2020, 3:40 PM Mike C
5/8/2019, 12:15 AM sep780
5/8/2019, 12:12 AM sep780
5/8/2019, 12:07 AM sep780
5/8/2019, 12:07 AM sep780

Name Vest-Agder
Type Political Subdivision
Usage Norwegian
Pronounced Pron. /vɛst.ˌɑɡ.dər/
Edit Status Statusnot set

Meaning & History

From the Norwegian word vest meaning "west" and the place name agder. It means "the western part of Agder."

Agder was a district in NORWAY during the Viking Age. The origin of the name Agder is unknown.

Vest-Agder is a fylke (county) in NORWAY.

On 1 January 2020, Vest-Agder will merge with AUST-AGDER to form Agder fylke.
Added 5/8/2019 by sep780