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Stavanger now has over 119 586 inhabitants; it is Norway’s fourth biggest city, but number one when it comes to oil and gas. These offshore resources are the main reason for the rapid development of Stavanger and its population growth over the past decades. The roots of Stavanger go back to the time of the Vikings. The town itself is almost nine centuries old. The location on the sea made shipping and commerce the most natural business resulting in the booming fish (canning) industry in the 19th century. Due to the late but significant growth, Stavanger has been able to maintain the characteristics of a small, intimate old town with the facilities of a larger city. More information about Stavanger and the surrounding communities can be found at http://www.stavanger-chamber.no/. |
