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About The People
Did You Know... Olav Haraldsson's body was taken to Trondheim where a cathedral was built o »» More
Eating & Recipes... Norwegians typically eat four meals a day. Frokost (Breakfast) is »» More
In Their Language... When meeting someone shaking hands is the normal way in any matter and »» More
Fashion... Norway has many different national costumes; according to where in the
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Socializing... Norwegians cherish their freedom and independence. Although the count »» More
Family... Families in Norway are usually small, often with just two children. I »» More
Sports & Recreation... Fotball or soccer, Handball, »» More
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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 »» More | Statistics, Graphs, Charts, & Data Tables
Capital Cities... Oslo »» History of Oslo
Population: 4,676,305
GDP: $273,100,000,000 (USD)
Total Area: 324,220 (sq km) 125,181 (sq mi)
Currency: Norwegian krone
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