Norway at a glance

NORWAY AT A GLANCE

Europe’s northernmost country, the Kingdom of Norway is well known for its mountains and spectacular fjord coastline, as well as the history as a seafaring power. Norway also enjoys one of the highest standards of living in the world, in large part due to the discovery in the late 1960s of offshore oil and gas deposits.
Facts & Figures
Norway, a constitutional democracy in Northern Europe, has a population of 5.25 millions. Norway has an extensive ...
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Background
Norway has a long history in international trade. The Vikings were experts on sailing and navigation, and were ...
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Geography & Climate
The North Way - Norvegr - was the name given to this mountainous country by the first seafarers to sail along its ...
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People & Society
Norwegian values are rooted in democratic ideals and nature plays a large role in the country’s national identity. ...
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Public Holidays
Norway celebrates a variety of traditional and religious holidays. With 1407 working hours a year, 84% of Norwegians ...
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Transportation
Norway can be reached through an extensive selection of international flights and ferry connections. Once in Norway, ...
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Government
The form of government in Norway is a constitutional monarchy with a parliamentary democratic system of governance. ...
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Economy
Norway has the second largest GDP per capita in the world and has fared better than most through the recent financial ...
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