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    Oslo
    /ˈɒzləʊ/
    • 1. the capital and chief port of Norway, on the south coast at the head of Oslofjord; population 839,423 (2007). Founded in the 11th century, it was known as Christiania (or Kristiania) from 1624 until 1924 in honour of Christian IV of Norway and Denmark (1577–1648).

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  3. theculturetrip.com › europe › norwayThe Story Behind How Oslo Got Its Name - Culture Trip

    May 31, 2018 · Oslo, the capital of Norway, has a rich and varied history of name changes and meanings. Learn how Oslo evolved from a meadow of the gods to a tiger city and why it was renamed Christiania and Kristiania in the past.

  4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › OsloOslo - Wikipedia

    Oslo is a pilot city of the Council of Europe and the European Commission intercultural cities programme. Oslo is considered a global city and was ranked "Beta World City" in studies carried out by the Globalization and World Cities Study Group and Network in 2008.

  5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › History_of_Oslo's_nameHistory of Oslo's name - Wikipedia

    History of Oslo's name. The Norwegian city of Oslo was founded in the year 1040 under the name Ánslo. After being destroyed by a fire in 1624, during the reign of King Christian IV, a new city was built closer to Akershus Fortress and named Christiania in the king's honour.

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  7. www.thelocal.no › 20231023 › explained-why-is-osloEXPLAINED: Why is Oslo called Oslo? - thelocal.no

    Oct 23, 2023 · Oslo hasn’t always been called Oslo. It was formerly called Christiania and later Kristiania. Here’s how the capital got its current name and what it means.

  8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishOslo | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Oslo is the capital city of Norway, located in the south of the country. Find out how to pronounce Oslo, see its translations in other languages, and learn more about its history and culture.

  9. wtname.com › osloOslo: meaning, origin, and significance explained

    Etymology of the name: roots and original meaning. Oslo is the capital city of Norway and is also a name with Scandinavian origins. The name Oslo derives from the Old Norse word “Áslo”, meaning “the meadow of the Gods” or “meadow near the river mouth”.

  10. supertravelr.com › en › tripThe Story Behind How Oslo Got Its Name - supertravelr.com

    The earliest versions of Oslo’s name during the Middle Ages were spelled “Ánslo” and “Áslo” – “ás” (nowadays, “ås”) meaning “ridge” or “hill”. It was then believed that Oslo’s original name meant, “the meadow beneath the hill”, the hill being the Ekeberg ridge.