NORD-TRNDELAG

fylke (county), central Norway. It extends from the Norwegian Sea (west) to the Swedish border (east), with the southern boundary running in a general northwest-southeast direction south of Trondheims Fjord. The fylke has an area of 8,673 square miles (22,463 square km); the county seat is at Steinkjer (q.v.). The major road and rail links between Trondheim and northern Norway pass through the narrow Nam Valley (Namdalen) in the north-central section. The low, hilly areas in the south are one of the best agricultural areas of Norway and produce grains, hay, and potatoes. Fishing and fish processing are carried on from the many small coastal ports and offshore islands. Pyrite is mined in the Nam Valley and near the Swedish border, and iron ore is extracted west of Trondheims Fjord. The towns of Steinkjer, Namsos, Grong, and Levanger are manufacturing centres. Area 8,673 square miles (22,463 square km). Pop. (1993 est.) 127,450.