Unjárga Nesseby

The municipality is situated on the isthmus between the Varangerfjord and the river of Deatnu (Tana in Norwegian). People live in small settlements along the fjord, the municipal centre being at Varangerbotn.

Most inhabitants are of Sami origin, and today Sami is being taught as the first language in schools. The municipality has its own Sami dialect and its own Sami costume.

Wild reindeer used to cross the isthmus in prehistoric times up to around 1900, causing extensive human activity throughout the millennia. Therefore, the area is full of archeological finds from different periods.

[edit] The names

The municipality (originally the parish) is named after the old farm Nesseby. The first element is derived from nes n 'headland', the last element is by m 'farm'.

The meaning of the first element (u-) in the Sámi name is unknown, the last element is njárga 'headland'.

[edit] Coat-of-arms

The coat-of-arms is from modern times (1986). It shows a cloudberry. (The harvesting of the cloudberry have been important for the economy of the municipality.)

[edit] Birdlife

The municipality of Nesseby is known for its interesting birding localities and is mentioned in several birding guide books. Other than the Varangerford the main habitat is vidda with areas of bog and marsh. One species that can usually be seen on small ponds during the summer months is the Red-necked Phalarope. For more information and some pictures of the areas birdlife check; Bird Watching In Norway - Nesseby

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