Oslo - Maps
Maps are sold in most bookshops in Oslo. Road maps are also available at petrol stations and kiosks. Maps for walking, skiing, cycling and sailing can be bought at sport shops. For more information about maps, contact the National Map Office at:
- Statens Kartverk
Kartverksv. 21
Hønefoss
3504
Norway
Tel: + 47 (32) 11 8100
Fax: + 47 (32) 11 8101
For a complete list of map vendors and map publishers, look under Kart in the yellow pages or online at: www.gulesider.no
Use the following web site for an online map search for addresses and areas all over Norway: www.norgeskartet.no
Useful vocabulary
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Adresse |
Address |
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Avstand |
Distance |
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Bratt |
Steep |
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Buss |
Bus |
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By |
City, town |
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Bygd |
Village |
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Båt |
Boat |
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Elv |
River |
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Fjell |
Mountain |
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Flatt |
Flat |
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Foss |
Waterfall |
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Fylke |
County |
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Gate |
Street |
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Gå |
Walk |
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Høyde |
Altitude |
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Høyre |
Right |
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Kart |
Map |
|
Kjøre |
Drive |
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Kommune |
Municipality |
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Kompass |
Compass |
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Land |
Country |
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Landlig |
Rural |
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Lokal |
Local |
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Nord |
North |
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Retning |
Direction |
|
Rute |
Route |
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Sted, plass |
Place (also: square) |
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Seile |
Sail |
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Sentralt |
Central |
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Sentrum |
Down town, city centre |
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Sjø |
Sea |
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Sti |
Path |
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Sykle, sykkel |
Cycle, bicycle |
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Sør, syd |
South |
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Tog |
Train |
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Turist |
Tourist |
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Utkant |
Outskirts |
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Vann |
Lake, water |
|
Vei |
Road |
|
Veikart |
Road map |
|
Venstre |
Left |
|
Vest |
West |
|
Øst |
East |
