Oslo is the capital city of Norway, and has a population of 533,050 (July 2005). The conurbation extends into the surrounding county of Akershus, with a total population of 1,090,012. The urban municipality (bykommune) of Oslo and county (fylke) is the same entity. Of Oslo's total area, 115 km² is built-up and 7 km² is agricultural. The open areas within the built-up zone amounts to 22 km².
Oslo occupies an arc of land at the northern end of the Oslofjord. The fjord, which is
nearly bisected by the Nesodden peninsula
opposite Oslo, lies to the south; in all other directions Oslo is surrounded by green hills and mountains. There are 40 islands
within the city limits, the largest being
Malmøya (0.56 km²), and scores more around the Oslofjord. Oslo has 343 lakes, the largest being Maridalsvannet
(3.91 km²). This is also a main source of drinking water for large parts of the western part of Oslo, mainly
Vestre Aker and
Nordre Aker. The highest point is Kirkeberget,
at 629 m. Although the city's population is small compared to most European capitals, it occupies an unusually large land area. Its
boundaries encompass many parks and open areas, giving it an airy and often very green appearance.
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