fylkes
Fylke is the Norwegian term for a county, a regional administrative unit that sits between municipalities and the central government. Counties coordinate regional planning and development, support and fund secondary education and certain health and public transport initiatives, and oversee cultural and environmental programs. The exact responsibilities can vary over time and between counties, but the fylke serves as the main tier for regional governance in Norway.
Governing bodies and representation are twofold. Counties have an elected regional assembly, the fylkesting, which sets
In Norway, municipalities handle local services such as primary education, local roads, and social services, while
The counties vary in size, population, and geography, reflecting historical and geographic differences across Norway. The