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Vestfold (Norway)

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Flag of Vestfold image by Željko Heimer

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Description of the flag

Proportions 18:25.
Mark Sensen, 18 November 1995

Gules, a royal crown Or. Motive should show that Vestfold has connection with the king. In 9th century, Vestfold was a kingdom, which gained the rule over the whole of Norway under Harald Haarfagre. Later Norwegian kings claimed that they are his sires.
Željko Heimer, 19 November 1995

Status of the flag

Adopted 30 January 1970.
Mark Sensen, 18 November 1995

Communes

The following communes are listed in this county (fylke). The codes following the names are assigned by Norway for statistical and administrative purposes.

  • Andebu (0719)
  • Holmestrand (0702)
  • Horten (0701)
  • Hof (0714)
  • Lardal (0728)
  • Larvik (0709)
  • Nøtterøy (0722)
  • Re (0716)
  • Sande (0713)
  • Sandefjord (0706)
  • Svelvik (0711)
  • Stokke (0720)
  • Tjøme (0723)
  • Tønsberg (0704)

The following are former municipalities in this county:

  • Borre (0717)
  • Botne (0715)
  • Brunlanes (0726)
  • Hedrum (0727)
  • Horten (0703)
  • Larvik (0808)
  • Ramnes (0718)
  • Sandar (0724)
  • Sem (0721)
  • Skoger (0712)
  • Stavern (0708)
  • Svelvik (0701)
  • Tjølling (0725)
  • Tonsberg (0705)
  • Våle (no code available)
  • Åsgårdstrand (0704)