What is Akershus?
Q: What is Akershus?
A: Akershus is a former county in Norway.
Q: What were the borders of Akershus?
A: Akershus was bordered by Hedmark, Oppland, Buskerud, Oslo, and Østfold.
Q: How did Akershus rank in terms of population among other counties in Norway?
A: Akershus was the second-largest county in population after Oslo.
Q: How many people lived in Akershus?
A: Akershus had more than half a million people living in it.
Q: How was the county named?
A: The county was named after Akershus Fortress.
Q: Where was the county administration of Akershus?
A: The county administration was in Oslo, which was not part of the county.
Q: What happened to Akershus after 1 January 2020?
A: On 1 January 2020, Akershus merged with Buskerud and Østfold to the current county of Viken.
