What is the climate like in eastern Norway?

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Eastern Norway, also known as Østlandet, is sheltered by mountain ranges that separate it from the western part of the country. Due to this geographic positioning, the region experiences an inland climate characterized by warm summers and cold winters. Additionally, the area receives less than 30 inches (760 mm) of mean annual precipitation.12