Fjord

A fjord or fiord is a type of gulf. Fjords are narrow with steep sides and are created by large glaciers (masses of snow) moving over land. They can be found in Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Canada, Germany, and New Zealand. In German, they are called Fjorde.

Geirangerfjord, Møre og Romsdal, Norway

Cities

Most cities near fiords are sea ports. Some cities near fjords are listed below:

• Lübeck, Germany
• Kiel, Germany
• Flensburg, Germany
• Schleswig, Germany
• Orebro, Denmark
• Vaile, Denmark
• Horsens, Denmark
• Kungsbacka, Sweden
• Nykarleby, Finland
• Tornio, Finland
• Sangi, Sweden
• Tore, Sweden
• Hudiksval, Sweden
• Hopedale, Canada