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This is a list of settlements in [[County of Akershus|Akershus]], a [[Human Race & Physiology|human]] county located at the head of the Oslofjord, in the heart of settled [[Kingdom of Denmark & Norway|Norway]] near the western border of [[Kingdom of Sweden|Sweden]]. It covers an area of 6.6 [[20-mile Hex Map|hexes]], with a population of 93,117.

{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:right;"
!align="center" style="background-color:#ABCDEF" | Name
!align="center" style="background-color:#ABCDEF" | Population
!align="center" style="background-color:#ABCDEF" | Year founded
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| align="left"|Christiania || align="right"|46,963 || align="center"|1000
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| align="left"|Eidsvoll || align="right"|1,666 || align="center"|1050
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 '''The County of Akershus''' is located in the southeastern part of Norway, forming the core of Danish-Norwegian administration in the region. It stretches from the Oslofjord coastline inland to the forested hills and valleys of southern Norway, encompassing a mix of fertile lowlands, rugged highlands and extensive waterways. The county is dominated by Christiania, the capital and administrative centre of Norway, which was renamed from Oslo in 1624 under the orders of King Christian IV.  The county covers an area of 6.6 [[20-mile Hex Map|hexes]] and has a population of 93,117.
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-Christiania's placement at the head of the Oslofjord makes it a crucial maritime hub, serving as a gateway for trade, governance and military activity. Overlooking Christiania, Akershus Fortress serves as both the seat of the governor and a key defensive position, ensuring Danish-Norwegian control over the region and protecting against threats, particularly from Sweden to the east. Beyond Christiania, the county includes numerous villages, estates and rural farming settlements, with a strong reliance on timber, fisheries and agriculture to sustain both local populations and the wider trade network of the kingdom.
+Christiania's placement at the head of the Oslofjord makes it a crucial maritime hub, serving as a gateway for trade, governance and military activity. Overlooking Christiania, Akershus Fortress serves as both the seat of the governor and a key defensive position, ensuring Danish-Norwegian control over the region and protecting against threats, particularly from Sweden to the east. Beyond Christiania, the county includes numerous [[Village|villages]], [[Manor|estates]] and [[Farmland|rural farming]] habitats, with a strong reliance on timber, fisheries and agriculture to sustain both local populations and the wider trade network of the kingdom.
 This part of Norway is a region of both stability and tension, shaped by its proximity to Sweden and its economic dependence on Denmark. While the Norwegian interior remains largely self-sufficient, the lowland areas around Christiania and the fjord are deeply integrated into the Danish-Norwegian trade network, with goods such as timber, iron, fish, and furs exported to Copenhagen and beyond. The region is sparsely populated compared to Denmark, with harsh winters and challenging terrain limiting large-scale settlement beyond the coastal areas and river valleys.

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	'''The County of Akershus''' is located in the southeastern part of Norway, forming the core of Danish-Norwegian administration in the region. It stretches from the Oslofjord coastline inland to the forested hills and valleys of southern Norway, encompassing a mix of fertile lowlands, rugged highlands and extensive waterways. The county is dominated by Christiania, the capital and administrative centre of Norway, which was renamed from Oslo in 1624 under the orders of King Christian IV. The county covers an area of 6.6 [[20-mile Hex Map\|hexes]] and has a population of 93,117.		'''The County of Akershus''' is located in the southeastern part of Norway, forming the core of Danish-Norwegian administration in the region. It stretches from the Oslofjord coastline inland to the forested hills and valleys of southern Norway, encompassing a mix of fertile lowlands, rugged highlands and extensive waterways. The county is dominated by Christiania, the capital and administrative centre of Norway, which was renamed from Oslo in 1624 under the orders of King Christian IV. The county covers an area of 6.6 [[20-mile Hex Map\|hexes]] and has a population of 93,117.
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	Social customs are heavily influenced by both Lutheran values and older folk traditions, with a strong emphasis on duty, faith and self-reliance. Many homes display wood carvings and painted symbols with both religious meaning and protective folklore, blending Christian belief with pre-Reformation superstitions. Music and dance are integral to celebrations, often featuring fiddles, flutes and drums, with performances at weddings, feasts and seasonal gatherings.		Social customs are heavily influenced by both Lutheran values and older folk traditions, with a strong emphasis on duty, faith and self-reliance. Many homes display wood carvings and painted symbols with both religious meaning and protective folklore, blending Christian belief with pre-Reformation superstitions. Music and dance are integral to celebrations, often featuring fiddles, flutes and drums, with performances at weddings, feasts and seasonal gatherings.

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	The region's isolation from larger Danish cultural centres has allowed older Norwegian customs and dialects to persist, particularly in the forested highlands and smaller farmsteads. While deeply tied to their land and traditions, the people of Akershus are not entirely removed from the broader Danish-Norwegian world, as traders, merchants and officials maintain connections to Christiania and Copenhagen, bringing news, goods and changing ideas to even the more remote corners of the county.		The region's isolation from larger Danish cultural centres has allowed older Norwegian customs and dialects to persist, particularly in the forested highlands and smaller farmsteads. While deeply tied to their land and traditions, the people of Akershus are not entirely removed from the broader Danish-Norwegian world, as traders, merchants and officials maintain connections to Christiania and Copenhagen, bringing news, goods and changing ideas to even the more remote corners of the county.

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+'''The County of Akershus''' is located in the southeastern part of Norway, forming the core of Danish-Norwegian administration in the region. It stretches from the Oslofjord coastline inland to the forested hills and valleys of southern Norway, encompassing a mix of fertile lowlands, rugged highlands and extensive waterways. The county is dominated by Christiania, the capital and administrative centre of Norway, which was renamed from Oslo in 1624 under the orders of King Christian IV.  The county covers an area of 6.6 [[20-mile Hex Map|hexes]] and has a population of 93,117.
-is is a list of settlements in [[County of Akershus|Akershus]], a [[Human Race & Physiology|human]] [[County|county]] located at the head of the Oslofjord, in the heart of settled [[Kingdom of Denmark & Norway|Norway]] near the western border of [[Kingdom of Sweden|Sweden]].  It covers an area of 6.6 [[20-mile Hex Map|hexes]], with a population of 93,117.
+However, Christiania has been steadily growing since its rebuilding in 1624, and it has become a regional centre of commerce and governance, drawing in traders, craftsmen and administrators. The county remains under the firm control of the Danish crown, with local governance handled by noble-appointed officials who oversee taxation, law enforcement and defence. Though Norway is not at war in 1650, tensions with Sweden remain high following the conflicts of the early 17th century, and the region's fortifications and military presence reflect this persistent threat from the east.
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+Further inland, the terrain begins to rise into low hills and rolling uplands, covered in dense coniferous forests, particularly pine and spruce. The transition from coastal lowlands to inland highlands is gradual in some areas, while in others it is marked by steep ridges and rocky plateaus. Numerous rivers and lakes are found throughout the region, with the Glomma River, Norway's longest, flowing through the eastern portion of the county. The river's tributaries and wetlands form a network of interconnected waterways, cutting through valleys and flatlands before reaching the fjord.
-See [[List of Settlements in Denmark & Norway]]
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+Social customs are heavily influenced by both Lutheran values and older folk traditions, with a strong emphasis on duty, faith and self-reliance. Many homes display wood carvings and painted symbols with both religious meaning and protective folklore, blending Christian belief with pre-Reformation superstitions. Music and dance are integral to celebrations, often featuring fiddles, flutes and drums, with performances at weddings, feasts and seasonal gatherings.

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		+	is is a list of settlements in [[County of Akershus\|Akershus]], a [[Human Race & Physiology\|human]] [[County\|county]] located at the head of the Oslofjord, in the heart of settled [[Kingdom of Denmark & Norway\|Norway]] near the western border of [[Kingdom of Sweden\|Sweden]]. It covers an area of 6.6 [[20-mile Hex Map\|hexes]], with a population of 93,117.

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−	This is a list of settlements in [[County of Akershus\|Akershus]], a [[Human Race & Physiology\|human]] county located at the head of the Oslofjord, in the heart of settled [[Kingdom of Denmark & Norway\|Norway]] near the western border of [[Kingdom of Sweden\|Sweden]]. It covers an area of 6.6 [[20-mile Hex Map\|hexes]], with a population of 93,117.	+	This is a list of settlements in [[County of Akershus\|Akershus]], a [[Human Race & Physiology\|human]] [[County\|county]] located at the head of the Oslofjord, in the heart of settled [[Kingdom of Denmark & Norway\|Norway]] near the western border of [[Kingdom of Sweden\|Sweden]]. It covers an area of 6.6 [[20-mile Hex Map\|hexes]], with a population of 93,117.