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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.
- Economic Conditions
Norway’s percentage of world tonnage rose from 3.6 percent...
- Climate
Norway - Arctic, Fjords, Coastal: Although it occupies...
- 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
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- Postwar Foreign Policy
Norway - Arctic, NATO, Oil: When the antagonisms between the...
- Economic Conditions
4 days ago · Norway in depth country profile. Unique hard to find content on Norway. Includes customs, culture, history, geography, economy current events, photos, video, and more.
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2 days ago · The national population registry records only country of birth. As of 2012, an official government study shows that 75.2% of the total population are ethnic Norwegians (born in Norway with two parents also born in Norway). Ethnically, the residents of Norway are predominantly Norwegians, a North Germanic ethnic group.
5 days ago · Bergen, Norway, designated a World Heritage site in 1979. Bergen, city and port, southwestern Norway. The principal port and business section is on a peninsula projecting into By Fjord, bounded to the north by the inlet and harbour of Vågen (for small ships) and on the south by Pudde Bay (for larger vessels) and the Store Lungegårds Lake.
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4 days ago · Contrary to popular belief, Norway does experience night just like any other place on Earth. While it is true that certain regions of Norway, particularly those located above the Arctic Circle, have periods of continuous daylight during the summer months, the country also has periods of darkness during the night.
1 day ago · Noresund, Norway. Europe, second smallest of the world’s continents, composed of the westward-projecting peninsulas of Eurasia (the great landmass that it shares with Asia) and occupying nearly one-fifteenth of the world’s total land area.
3 days ago · Norway is part of the Schengen area, along with many other European countries. You may be able to enter Norway without a tourist visa. In other situations, you'll need a visa. Entry and exit conditions can change at short notice. Contact the nearest embassy or consulate of Norway for details about visas, currency, customs and quarantine rules.
