Norway, Kingdom in Northern Europe.
Norway covers the western part of the Scandinavian Peninsula and reaches from the Skagerrak strait to the North Cape inside Arctic zones. The territory features deep fjords, numerous mountain ranges, and over 50,000 islands along its coastline.
The union of several kingdoms in the 9th century under Harald Fairhair marked the beginning of a Norwegian state. After centuries under Danish and Swedish rule, the nation gained full independence in 1905.
The Norwegian language appears in two written forms, Bokmål and Nynorsk, both serving as official standards used in daily life. This linguistic duality shows up in media and schools, connecting regional identities with national diversity.
Public transport, including ferries and trains, connects major towns and allows travel through different regions. Cashless payments are accepted almost everywhere, making transactions in shops and restaurants straightforward.
The continental shelf hosts the deepest known cold-water coral reef, located in the Trondheimsfjord at around 610 meters below the surface. The nation also manages the world's largest government-owned investment fund, created from oil revenues.
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