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4 days ago · Norway. Norway, country of northern Europe that occupies the western half of the Scandinavian peninsula. Nearly half of the inhabitants of the country live in the far south, in the region around Oslo, the capital. About two-thirds of Norway is mountainous, and off its much-indented coastline lie, carved by deep glacial fjords, some 50,000 islands.
- Economic Conditions
Norway’s percentage of world tonnage rose from 3.6 percent...
- Climate
Norway has about 2,000 species of plants, but only a few,...
- Earliest Peoples
Norway - Vikings, Fjords, Sami: Between 3000 and 2500 bce...
- Fishing, Forestry, Agriculture
Norway - Fishing, Forestry, Agriculture: By the beginning of...
- World War II
Norway - WWII Occupation, Resistance, Liberation: With the...
- The Treaty of Kiel
The Treaty of Kiel. Swedish foreign policy was erratic...
- Union With Sweden
Norway - Fjords, Vikings, Arctic: Haakon’s successor was...
- Postwar Foreign Policy
Norway - Arctic, NATO, Oil: When the antagonisms between the...
- Economic Conditions
3 days ago · Scandinavia. Oslo Fjord. Oslo Fjord, Norway. Scandinavia, part of northern Europe, generally held to consist of the two countries of the Scandinavian Peninsula, Norway and Sweden, with the addition of Denmark. Some authorities argue for the inclusion of Finland on geologic and economic grounds and of Iceland and the Faroe Islands on the grounds ...
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
- Scandinavia was historically called Scandia.
- Scandinavia is in the northern part of Europe. It is generally held to consist of the two countries of the Scandinavian Peninsula, Norway and Swede...
- In general, Scandinavia denotes Norway, Sweden, and Denmark. The term Norden refers to Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden. These form a...
- Finland is generally not considered part of Scandinavia. Some authorities, though, argue for the inclusion of Finland on geologic and economic grou...
3 days ago · Many people expect Norway's climate to be bitterly cold. The latitude of the country certainly suggests this would be true. The Arctic Circle cuts through Norway about halfway up the length of the country. Oslo lies in the southern part of the country but is at the same latitude as Anchorage, Alaska.
3 days ago · Majestic Greece: A Mountainous Nation. While some countries lack mountains, there are others that are defined by these natural wonders. Greece, located in southern Europe, is a prime example. With over a dozen mountain ranges comprising nearly 80% of its terrain, Greece is a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers.
- Gladys Moran
1 day ago · Nordic countries except Norway, EU/EFTA, UK, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand 378 076 51 274 6.9 0.9 Europe except EU/EFTA and UK, Africa, Asia, America except USA and Canada, Oceania except Australia and New Zealand, polar regions 499 150 162 535 9.1 3.0 Nordic countries except Norway 69 251 7 320 1.3 0.1
5 days ago · Total Ascent: 650 m / 2120 ft. Type of hike: Out and back. When to go (2023): May 26 – 17 September. Parking: 61.67352, 8.37033. 2. About Galdhøpiggen. Galdhøpiggen is not only Norway’s highest peak but also the highest peak in northern Europe. It stands at 2469 meters above sea level (8100 feet).
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5 days ago · TIP: If you want to include Prest in your Norway bucket list, follow my 10-day Bergen to Bergen road trip plan. 1. Prest day hike: the stats. Distance roundtrip: 6.33 km / 3.9 mi. Time required: 3 – 4 hours. Total Ascent: 630 m / 2070 ft. Type of hike: Out and back. When to go: Mid-June – October.
