Kven place names are predominantly found in Northern Norway, especially in the counties of Troms (Kven: Tromssa) and Finnmark (Finmarkku). The Kvens are recognized as a national minority in Norway, and the Kven language is officially acknowledged as a minority language.
Kven place names are predominantly found in Northern Norway, especially in the counties of Troms (Kven: Tromssa) and Finnmark (Finmarkku). The Kvens are recognized as a national minority in Norway, and the Kven language is officially acknowledged as a minority language.
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