Norway, Kingdom in Northern Europe.
Description
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.
History
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.
Culture
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.
Practical
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.
Did you know?
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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Norway is explored through areas that change from south to north. Beyond the Arctic Circle, Tromsø becomes a place to see the Northern Lights in winter, while Nordkapp marks the northern tip of continental Europe. Further south, the Lofoten islands rise from the sea with their fishing villages and...
Preikestolen
281.1 km
Trolltunga
160 km
Atlantic Ocean Road
220.5 km
Borgund Stave Church
53.8 km
Frogner Park
172 km
Galdhøpiggen
59.5 km
Mjøstårnet
119.6 km
Geirangerfjord
138.3 km
Sverd i fjell
300.9 km
Akershus Fortress
175 km
Bergen Line
104.8 km
Kjeragbolten
265.5 km
Fram
174.1 km
Halti
1073.8 km
Sognefjord
194.7 km
Oslo Opera House
175.6 km
Royal Palace, Oslo
173.8 km
Fantoft Stave Church
207.6 km
Vikersundbakken
150.8 km
Gaustatoppen
144.8 km
Mjøsa
131.4 km
Bryggen
206.2 km
Vemork
143.5 km
Oscarsborg Fortress
192.6 km
Viking Ship Museum
173.5 km
Munch Museum
175.7 km
Norwegian Museum of Cultural History
173.3 km
Troll Wall
158.1 km
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