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Oppland extends from the lakes Mjøsa and Randsfjorden to the mountains Dovrefjell , Jotunheimen and Rondane . The county is conventionally divided into traditional districts. These are Gudbrandsdal , Valdres , Toten , Hadeland and Land . Oppland includes the cities Lillehammer , Gjøvik and Otta , and Norway's two highest mountains, Glittertind and Galdhøpiggen . Several museums and other attractions are situated in Oppland and tourism is important to the economy; Valdres and Gudbrandsdal being popular attractions. The Gudbrandsdal surrounds the river Gudbrandsdalslågen , and includes the villages Øyer , Dovre and Dombås . Valdres includes the area extending from Jotunheimen down to Bagn at Begna river. It is a well known place for Skiing and winter sports. The main population centres in this area are Beitostølen and Fagernes . HISTORY In the late Iron Age , Oppland was a Petty Kingdom . Some kings of Oppland:
MUNICIPALITIES Oppland County has a total of 26 municipalities:
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