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      • Norway is known for its unparalleled natural beauty. It is home to the world’s famous Norwegian fjords and is surrounded by mountains, beautiful lakes, and picturesque villages. Its friendly people, diverse languages, and rich culture are also some of Norway’s defining characteristics.
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      What Is Norway Known For? (People, Places, and More)

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  3. www.britannica.com › place › NorwayNorway | Facts, Points of Interest, Geography, & History

    2 days ago · Norway, country of northern Europe that occupies the western half of the Scandinavian peninsula. About two-thirds of Norway is mountainous, and its coastline is indented by deep glacial fjords. Offshore it includes some 50,000 islands. The capital is Oslo.

  4. scandinaviafacts.com › what-is-norway-known-forWhat Is Norway Known For? (People, Places, and More)

    Norway is known for its unparalleled natural beauty. It is home to the world’s famous Norwegian fjords and is surrounded by mountains, beautiful lakes, and picturesque villages. Its friendly people, diverse languages, and rich culture are also some of Norway’s defining characteristics.

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  6. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Geography_of_NorwayGeography of Norway - Wikipedia

    The Scandinavian Mountains are the most defining feature of the country. Starting with Setesdalsheiene north of the Skagerrak coast, the mountains are found in large parts of the country and intersect the many fjords of Vestlandet .

  7. www.lifeinnorway.net › norway-facts25 Fascinating Facts About Norway - Life in Norway

    • The world's longest road tunnel is in Norway. At an astonishing 15 miles (24.5 km) long, the Lærdal Tunnel is the world’s longest. Costing 1 billion Norwegian kroner to build (that's about USD $110 million) the tunnel connects the small communities of Lærdal and Aurland.
    • The Nobel Peace Prize is awarded in Oslo. The Norwegian capital has been the proud venue of the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony every year (with just a few exceptions) since 1901.
    • The world's most remote island is a Norwegian territory. But it may surprise you to learn that it's not in the north! It's actually on the other side of the world.
    • Norway has a land border with Russia. This one had me scratching my head and checking a map when I first moved to Norway. Although there is just one road crossing, the Norway-Russia land border is actually 120 miles long.

  8. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › NorwayNorway - Wikipedia

    Norway is a founding member of the United Nations (UN), the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), the Council of Europe and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA). Norway issued applications for accession to the European Union (EU) and its predecessors in 1962, 1967 and 1992, respectively.

  9. kids.nationalgeographic.com › geography › countriesNorway - National Geographic Kids

    GEOGRAPHY. Norway is a narrow country in northern Europe. It shares the Scandinavian Peninsula with Sweden and Finland. Norway’s coastline is famous for its fjords (fyords), which are sea...

  10. discover-norway.no › en › facts-about-norwayFacts about Norway

    Facts about Norway and useful information and for your active holiday with Discover Norway. We promise you a great holiday. Read more: