Traditionally the inner part of our region has been an agricultural area, and some places this have been combined with forestry and hunting. Today there is also great power production in the area. You will also find a modern aluminum factory in Sunndalsøra as well as a great pipe factory in Surnadal. Surnadal has also a number of businesses in the furniture industry. Along the coast the fishing industry has been a natural source of income. Kristiansund has the most diversity when it comes to industry and at the moment shipyards has a major position. Petroleum and gas is a growing area. The greatest private industry when it comes to the number of employees is the service industry.
You can experience 4 seasons in a day, so it is necessary to bring clothes for all kinds of weather. Our region has both a coastal and inland climate. During summer the temperature ranges from a low 10 degrees up to around 30 degrees. Sunndalsøra often has the highest temperature in Norway. Winters are usually mild along the coast and there is often little snow. While inland and the high country will have lots of snow and cold weather.
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