Vestland is one of the eleven Norwegian provinces (Fylke), which was created on January 1, 2020 from the merger of several provinces. It has around 638,820 inhabitants in 43 municipalities. The seat of Vestland Fylkeskommune is Bergen. In addition to regional planning, roads and public transport, upper secondary education, dental care, and economic development and innovation, the areas of culture, arts and sports as well as public health and integration are part of the area of responsibility.
