Oslo
The city has just over half a million inhabitants - a low number compared to other European capitals. But it it also one of the largest: Oslo covers an area of 450 square kilometers - most of it forest and cultivable land.
More information about the city and its surroundings, attractions and restaurants can be found here - in six languages:
Oslo in numbers
- Municipality of Oslo, total area: 454 km²
- Inhabitants 2008: Municipality of Oslo 560 000, urban area 860 000 (Norway approx. 4.7 million)
- Forest: 242 km²
- Parks, sports fields etc.: 8 km²
- Number of islands in the Oslo Fjord: 40
- Number of lakes within the city boundries: 343
- Length of the Oslo Fjord: 100 km
News
Monday Kopinor hosted an international seminar titled Human Rights, Authors’ Rights and Publishers’ Rights. The seminar was chaired by Prof. Helge Rønning, who is also chair of the Kopinor Board.
The detailed program for the Regional seminar and Digital Issues Forum on Wednesday is now published. The title of the conference is: Providing Access to Content in a Changing Environment.
For delegates who are staying Friday in Oslo, we have a special offer. Kopinor has reserved tickets to the dance performance When Clarity Visits in the Opera house. This World premiere is a part of the Oslo International Dance Festival.
On Monday, 19 October, Kopinor will host an international seminar in Oslo. The seminar will be held at The House of Literature, Oslo's vibrant and exciting meeting place for culture and debate.
- IFRRO celebrates its 25 years anniversary this year. The event will also mark the AGM 2009 among other things with a special session dedicated to IFRRO, its history and future perspectives of enabling access.
With these words, the President of IFRRO, Magdalena Vinent, and Olav Stokkmo, Chief Executive, invites the IFRRO community to the AGM in Oslo.
- It is with great pleasure I wish you welcome to IFRRO’s Annual General Meeting in October. These are the words of Yngve Slettholm, the Executive Director of Kopinor, as the official AGM website is launched.
President of IFRRO, Magdalena Vinent, and Olav Stokkmo, Chief Executive, have issued a preliminary announcement inviting the IFRRO community to the 38th General Meeting of IFRRO.
