Being the largest city in North Norway, Tromsø is a cultural centre for its region.

Holtermann then moved on to command the army in North Norway (1949-1950).

He flipped over the next message, the sitrep on North Norway.

The trade between Russians and the people in North Norway has a long history, it is known from the viking age.

There are reports of Russians trading illegally in North Norway from the late 17th century.

Later in the 19th century, North Norway experienced an economic recovery, with better communications south, a steamship coastal route.

Normally, over 300 pomor vessels with a crew of around 2000 visited North Norway annually.

This had negative effects on the economy in North Norway, specially for the settlements along the coast.

The Russians and the trade with them had high esteem in North Norway, they were known for being trustworthy.

One of the first churches in North Norway was most likely built here, approximately 900 years ago.