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Norway, or the Kingdom of Norway, is the narrow country on the Scandinavian peninsula and Sweden and Finland. The country features a long coastline famous for its fjords, sea inlets between cliffs, to the Atlantic Ocean. The capital Oslo is located in the southern part of the country. The population consists of Norwegians and Samis, who have darker skins and shorter height. Most of the population are Christians. Although the country is a part of the European Union, the country’s monetary unit is Norwegian Krone. The country code is +47, and the national domain is “.no.”

Harald Fairhair, the greatest King of Norway in the 9th century, is considered the founder of Norway. Constitution Day on the 17th of May is the national day as it is the independence day of Norway in 1814 from Sweden. The leader of the Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration, Roald Amundsen, is considered the national hero, thanks to his successful explorations. The Norwegian flag has the national colors red, white, and blue; a white framed blue cross is on a red background.

The national animal of Norway is a lion which is also shown on the coat of arms. Another symbol of animal and bird is White-throated Dipper, unique to the country. Bergfrue is the endemic Norwegian flower that is an important cultural symbol. Farikal is the national dish consisting of pieces of mutton with bone, cabbage, whole black pepper, and a little wheat flour, cooked for several hours in a casserole. The distilled spirit of Scandinavia, Akvavit, is considered to be the national drink. Haraldshaugen is a national monument in the city Haugesund which was erected in the time of King Harald for the unification of Norway. The Royal Mausoleum is considered the national mausoleum that houses the graves of many significant country figures.

The famous poet Henrik Wergeland is the Norwegian national poet. The national instrument is Hardingfele Hardanger, a type of violin, while the national dance is called The Halling, a folkloric dance performed mainly by men at weddings. Football is the most famous sport in the country, but the national sport is Cross-Country Skiing. The symbolic Norwegian mythical creatures are Trolls. Finally, the national airline is called Scandinavian Airlines.

Country information

Former name(s)	Norvegr
Official name(s)	Kingdom of Norway
Alternative name(s)	Kingdom of Norway (official, English)
Regional location	Northern Europe, bordering the North Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, west of Sweden
Country name etymology	From the old Norse norðr and vegr, "northern way". Norðrvegr refers to long coastal passages from the western tip of Norway to its northernmost lands in the Arctic.
Climate	Temperate along coast, modified by North Atlantic Current; colder interior with increased precipitation and colder summers; rainy year-round on west coast
Terrain	Glaciated; mostly high plateaus and rugged mountains broken by fertile valleys; small, scattered plains; coastline deeply indented by fjords; arctic tundra in north
Population	5,421,241
National Day	17 May 1814
Language(s)	Norwegian
Religion	Chirstianity Church of Norway
Country code	+47
Literacy rate	99%
Currency	Norwegian krone
Capital city	Oslo
ISO	NOR
Domain(TLD)	.no
Ethnicity	Norwegian & Sámi
Head of government	Prime Minister
Nationality	Norwegian
Driving side	Drive on the Right-hand side
Date format	dd/mm/yyyy
Total area	385,207 km2 (148,729 sq mi)
Timezone	UTC+1 (CET)
Average elevation	460 m (1,509 ft)
Coastline	83,281 Km
Mains electricity	230 V
Emergency telephone numbers	Emergency Telephone Numbers

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Motto of Norway

No official motto

National animal of Norway

The National animal of Norway is Lion

National flower of Norway

The National flower of Norway is Bergfrue. Botanical name is Saxifraga cotyledon.

National bird of Norway

The National bird of Norway is White-throated dipper

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Norwegian Proverbs - Popular quotes, proverbs and sayings.

The best friends are fewest.

Straight ahead is shortest, but not always easiest.

Either conform to the customs or flee the country.

To be a hero hang on for a minute longer.

The less you know, the less you forget.

Good fortune is loaned, not owned.

Where age gets in, he will never get out again.

The lame runs if he has to.

The pardon may be more severe than the penalty.

Better ten hairs on the head than one in the soup.

If you bend the rights, they will break.

All weather is passing.

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