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___ NorwayA virtual destination guide to Norway, this page is about many aspects of the Scandinavian kingdom. Search and locate official web sites from the country, and find comprehensive information on the nation in its diversity: The Norwegian culture, history and geography. Get key information on Norway's economy, education, science, environment, population, and government.You will have access to news from Norway and you may visit Norwegian cities. Find maps and other tourism information for sightseeing, travel and holidays in Norway. | |
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Kingdom of Norway | Kongeriket Norge |
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 Flag of Norway Background: The Viking period (9th to 11th centuries) was one of national unification and expansion. The Norwegian royal line died out in 1387, and the country entered a period of union with Denmark. By 1586, Norway had become part of the Danish Kingdom. In 1814, as a result of the Napoleonic wars, Norway was separated from Denmark and combined with Sweden. The union persisted until 1905, when Sweden recognized Norwegian independence. The Norwegian Government offered the throne of Norway to Danish Prince Carl in 1905. After a plebiscite approving the establishment of a monarchy, the parliament unanimously elected him king. He took the name of Haakon VII, after the kings of independent Norway. Norway was a nonbelligerent during World War I, but as a result of the German invasion and occupation during World War II, Norwegians generally became skeptical of the concept of neutrality and turned instead to collective security. Norway was one of the signers of the North Atlantic Treaty in 1949 and was a founding member of the United Nations. The first UN General Secretary, Trygve Lie, was a Norwegian. Under the terms of the will of Alfred Nobel, the Storting (Parliament) elects the five members of the Norwegian Nobel Committee who award the Nobel Peace Prize to champions of peace. Discovery of oil and gas in adjacent waters in the late 1960s boosted Norway's economic fortunes. The current focus is on containing spending on the extensive welfare system and planning for the time when petroleum reserves are depleted. In referenda held in 1972 and 1994, Norway rejected joining the EU. (Source: various sources) border countries: Denmark, Finland, Russia, Sweden |
 Official Name: Kongeriket Norge short form: Norge int'l long form: Kingdom of Norway int'l short form: Norway ISO Country Code: no Time: Time Zone: Central European Time (CET) Local Time = UTC +1h Actual Time: Wed-Oct-8 07:20 Daylight Saving Time (DST) 27 March - 30 October (UTC +2h) Capital City: Oslo Other Cities: Bergen (236 000), Trondheim (153 000), Stavanger (111 000), Bærum (102 000). Government: Type: Hereditary constitutional monarchy. Independence: 1905. Constitution: 17 May 1814. Geography: Location: Northern Europe. Area (including the island territories of Svalbard and Jan Mayen): 385 155 sq. km. (150 000 sq. mi.) Terrain: Rugged with high plateaus, steep fjords, mountains, and fertile valleys. Climate: Temperate along the coast, colder inland. People: Nationality: Noun and adjective--Norwegian(s). Population: 4 579 000 (2004) Ethnic Groups: Norwegian, Sami 20 000; foreign nationals (315 000) from Nordic and other countries. Religions: Evangelical Lutheran, 86%; other Christian, 4%; Muslim. Languages: Bokmaal Norwegian (official), Nynorsk Norwegian (official), small Sami- and Finnish-speaking minorities, English is widely spoken. Literacy: 100% Natural resources: Petroleum, natural gas, iron ore, copper, lead, zinc, titanium, pyrites, nickel, fish, timber, hydropower. Agriculture products: Barley, wheat, potatoes; pork, beef, veal, milk; fish. Industries: Petroleum and gas, food processing, shipbuilding, pulp and paper products, metals, chemicals, timber, mining, textiles, fishing. Exports partners: UK 21.3%, Germany 13%, Netherlands 9.6%, USA 8.7%, France 8.2%, Sweden 7.4% (2003) Imports partners: Sweden 16.1%, Germany 13.3%, Denmark 7.9%, UK 7.2%, USA 5.2%, Netherlands 4.5%, China 4.4%, France 4.3%, Italy 4% (2003) Currency: Norwegian kroner, NOK |
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Note: External links will open in a new browser window. Official Sites of Norway Det
Norske KongehusThe Royal Family of Norway. Stortinget The Norwegian Parliament. Statsministerens kontor (SMK) Office of the Primeminister. ODIN Norway's Official Documentation and Information Server. norge.no Norwegian public information. Norwegian Institute of International Affairs (NUPI) Established in 1959 in order to promote a better understanding of international issues in Norway. Utenriksdepartementet (UD) Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Norway. Diplomatic Missions Norway - Mission to the United Nations Site of the Permanent Mission of Norway to the UN. Norway.org The Royal Norwegian Embassy, Washington, D.C. Norwegian Embassies and Delegations on the web Norwegian Diplomatic Missions around the World. Statistics Statistisk sentralbyrå Statistics Norway, Norway in figures. Weather Meteorologisk institutt Norwegian Meteorological Institute. Norway Maps Map of Norway Political Map of Norway.  Google
Earth NorwayZoomable satellite view of Norway. Google
Earth OsloZoomable satellite view of Norway's capital city. Map
of EuropePolitical map of Europe. |
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NewsAftenpostenNorwegian News (in Norwegian and English). Dagbladet Norwegian News (in Norwegian). The Norway Post National and international news. |
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Arts & CultureCarte BlancheThe Norwegian Company of Contemporary Dance. Ibsen.net All about Henrik Ibsen.  The
Kon-Tiki MuseumThor Heyerdahl and the Kon-Tiki Museum Institute for Pacific Research and Cultural history. Kulturnett Norge Culture Net Norway, the official gateway to Norwegian culture on the web (in Norwegian). Lillehammer Art Museum Norwegian visual art from the 1830s up until today. Munch-museet The Edvard Munch Museum, Oslo. Museumsnett Norge Part of Kulturnett Norge, offers information about more than 800 Norwegian museums. Nasjonalgalleriet The National Gallery. The National Museum of Contemporary Art Norwegian and international contemporary art from 1945 until present. Nordlys The Northern Lights Planetarium, Norway's foremost planetarium, Tromsø. Norse Mythology A mythical world - Ultima Thule. Den Norske Opera Official site of the Norwegian National Opera. Pluto Norwegian culture (in Norwegian). |
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Business & EconomyNorges BankThe Norwegian central bank. Oslo Børs Norway's Stock Exchange. Oslo Handelskammer Oslo Chamber of Commerce. __Transportation Airlines SAS Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) Airport Oslo Airport Europe's second most efficient airport in 2008. _Railroad NSB - Norges Statsbaner Norway's Railroad. _Shipping Hurtigruten - Coastal Express The world's most beautiful voyage - all along the Norwegian coast. Products of Norway Dale of Norway Norwegian sweaters and cardigans. |
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Destination Norway - Travel and Tour GuidesThe Norwegian Tourist GuideOfficial travel guide to Norway, a unique and exotic destination. About Norway All about norway made in norway by norwegians. Arctic Circle Touristinformation for Mo i Rana and the Arctic Circle area. Tourist Magazine Norway Introduction to Norway inclusive "The History Of The Trolls". Citiy Guides VisitOslo.com The official website for Oslo. Bergen The city of Bergen, the Gateway to the Fjords. City of Sortland To celebrate the millennium, the city of Sortland, is being painted blue.  SamefolketHomepage of the Sami Nation. |
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EducationNorwegian University of Science and TechnologyUniversitetet i Bergen University of Bergen. University of Oslo Norway's largest and oldest university, founded in 1811. Universitetet i Tromsø |
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Environment & NatureMinistry for the EnvironmentOfficial website of the ministry with information about Norway's environmental policy. Fjord Norge Fjords, mountains, waterfalls and glaciers. Institute of Marine Research (IMR) Marine resources, marine environment, and aquaculture. Norway Polar Institute Norway's central institution for research, environmental monitoring and mapping of the polar regions. |
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HistoryOdin - The history of NorwayArticle about Norway's history. Riksarkivet National Archives of Norway. Norwegian history A chronology of important dates. |
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SearchKvasirNorwegian Index (Norwegian). Scandinavia Online AS More to say? You must be able to understand Norwegian. Newsgroup of Norway soc.culture.nordic Additional Information on NorwayBBC News Country Profile: NorwayThe Columbia Encyclopedia: Norway Governments on the WWW: Norway Norway Basic Facts Open Directory: Norway Wikipedia: Norway The World Factbook -- Norway |
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