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Norway
Facts about Norway The capital city is Oslo.
The country’s name come from the Viking word meaning “Northern Way”.
It is a Constitutional Monarchy.
The widest point is 200 miles across. The narrowest is just 40 miles across.
Most Norwegians live within 10 miles of the sea.
It is known for its fjords.
It is called the Land of the Midnight Sun.
The Nobel Peace Prize is awarded in Norway’s capital Oslo.
The paper clip and the cheese slicer were both invented in Norway.
Land of the Midnight Sun
The Northern Lights – Aurora Borealis
The largest fjord in Norway – Sognefjord
Sognefjord
Stave Churches
Stave Churches - Details
Stave Churches - Interior
Polar Bears
Arctic Fox
Animals of Norway
Reindeer
Sami Folk Costumes
Sami Family about 1900
Sami Earthen Houses
Petroglyphs at Alta
Sami Flag
Sami Parliament Building
Norwegian Krone1kr = 18 cents
Edvard Munch
Norwegian Children are born with skis on.
Many family holidays are spent skiing.
Say it in Norwegian
Hello Hallo(ha-LO)
Good-bye Ha det(ha DUH)
Please Vær så snill(var soh SNILL)
Thank You Takk(tok)
Yes Ja(yah)
No Nei(nigh)
Coat of Arms
Flag of Norway