1. Finnmark - Noun
2. Finnmark - Proper noun
Finnmark
A county of Norway.
Finnmark (plural Finnmarks)
(historical) The Finnish markka (currency unit).
Although it was initially cumbersome and had a low success rate, Foyn perfected the harpoon gun, and soon several whaling stations were established on the coast of Finnmark in northern Norway. Source: Internet
Frozen ground all-year can also be found in the higher mountain areas and in the interior of Finnmark county. Source: Internet
Hornindalsvatnet is the deepest lake in all Europe. citation Permafrost can be found all year in the higher mountain areas and in the interior of Finnmark county. Source: Internet
Research report, Høgskolen i Finnmark. Source: Internet
Scientific exploration in the summer of 2010 in Finnmark discovered 126 species of insects new to Norway, of which 54 species were new to science. Source: Internet
The carvings at Alta in Finnmark, the largest in Scandinavia, were made at sea level continuously from 4,200 to 500 BC and mark the progression of the land as it rose from the sea after the last ice age ( Rock carvings at Alta ). Source: Internet