 Norway — (nôr´wā) |
About The People
Did You Know...... Olav Haraldsson's body was taken to Trondheim where a cathedral was built over his grave. Trondheim »» More
Fashion... Norway has many different national costumes; according to where in the
country one comes from. Usu »» More
Socializing... Norwegians cherish their freedom and independence. Although the country has a king, his role i »» More
Family... Families in Norway are usually small, often with just two children. In many families both pare »» More
Sports & Recreation... fotball or soccer, Handball, and Gymnastics are the sports »» More
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Statistics
Capital Cities... Oslo »» History of Oslo
Population: 4,627,926
GDP: $257,400,000,000 (USD)
Total Area: 324,220 (sq km) 125,181 (sq mi)
Currency: Norwegian krone (NOK)
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Norway History
The Viking period (9th to 11th centuries) was one of national unification and expansion. The Norwegian royal line died out in 1387, and the country entered a period of union with Denmark. By 1586, Norway had become part of the Danish Kingdom. In 1814, as a result of the Napoleonic wars, Norway was separated from Denmark and combined with Sweden. The union persisted until 1905, when Sweden recognized Norwegian independence.
The Norwegian Government offered the throne of Norway to Danish Prince Carl in 1905. After a plebiscite approving the establishment of a monarchy, the Parliament unanimously elected him king. He took the name of Haakon VII, after the kings of independent Norway. Haakon »» More |