Kingdom of Norway Google maps and facts
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Facts about Norway
| Administrative divisions: | 19 counties (fylker , singular - fylke); Akershus , Aust-Agder , Buskerud , Finnmark , Hedmark , Hordaland , More og Romsdal , Nordland , Nord-Trondelag , Oppland , Oslo , Ostfold , Rogaland , Sogn og Fjordane , Sor-Trondelag , Telemark , Troms , Vest-Agder , Vestfold |
| Area: | total: 323 ,802 sq km land: 307 ,442 sq km water: 16 ,360 sq km |
| Background: | Two centuries of Viking raids into Europe tapered off following the adoption of Christianity by King Olav TRYGGVASON in 994. Conversion of the Norwegian kingdom occurred over the next several decades. In 1397 , Norway was absorbed into a union with Denmark that lasted more than four centuries. In 1814 , Norwegians resisted the cession of their country to Sweden and adopted a new constitution. Sweden then invaded Norway but agreed to let Norway keep its constitution in return for accepting the union under a Swedish king. Rising nationalism throughout the 19th century led to a 1905 referendum granting Norway independence. Although Norway remained neutral in World War I , it suffered heavy losses to its shipping. Norway proclaimed its neutrality at the outset of World War II , but was nonetheless occupied for five years by Nazi Germany (1940-45). In 1949 , neutrality was abandoned and Norway became a member of NATO. Discovery of oil and gas in adjacent waters in the late 1960s boosted Norway's economic fortunes. The current focus is on containing spending on the extensive welfare system and planning for the time when petroleum reserves are depleted. In referenda held in 1972 and 1994 , Norway rejected joining the EU. |
| Flag description: | red with a blue cross outlined in white that extends to the edges of the flag; the vertical part of the cross is shifted to the hoist side in the style of the Dannebrog (Danish flag) |
| Capital: | name: Oslo geographic coordinates: 59 55 N , 10 45 E time difference: UTC+1 (6 hours ahead of Washington , DC during Standard Time) daylight saving time: +1hr , begins last Sunday in March; ends last Sunday in October |
| Climate: | temperate along coast , modified by North Atlantic Current; colder interior with increased precipitation and colder summers; rainy year-round on west coast |
| Currency code: | Norwegian krone (NOK) |
| Ethnic groups: | Norwegian 94.4% (includes Sami , about 60 ,000) , other European 3.6% , other 2% (2007 estimate) |
| Geographic coordinates: | 62 00 N , 10 00 E |
| Geography note: | about two-thirds mountains; some 50 ,000 islands off its much indented coastline; strategic location adjacent to sea lanes and air routes in North Atlantic; one of most rugged and longest coastlines in the world |
| Government type: | constitutional monarchy |
| Imports partners: | Sweden 14.7% , Germany 13.6% , UK 6.9% , Denmark 6.4% , China 6.1% , US 4.8% , Canada 4.3% (2007) |
| Internet country code: | .no |
| Land boundaries: | 25 ,148 km (includes mainland 2 ,650 km , as well as long fjords , numerous small islands , and minor indentations 22 ,498 km; length of island coastlines 58 ,133 km) |
| Neighbouring countries: | total: 2 ,542 km border countries: Finland 727 km , Sweden 1 ,619 km , Russia 196 km |
| Languages: | Bokmal Norwegian (official) , Nynorsk Norwegian (official) , small Sami- and Finnish-speaking minorities; note - Sami is official in six municipalities |
| Location: | Northern Europe , bordering the North Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean , west of Sweden |
| Map references: | Europe |
| National holiday: | Constitution Day , 17 May (1814) |
| Nationality: | noun: Norwegian(s) adjective: Norwegian |
| Natural hazards: | rockslides , avalanches |
| Population: | 4 ,644 ,457 (July 2008 est.) |
| Religions: | Church of Norway 85.7% , Pentecostal 1% , Roman Catholic 1% , other Christian 2.4% , Muslim 1.8% , other 8.1% (2004) |
| Terrain: | glaciated; mostly high plateaus and rugged mountains broken by fertile valleys; small , scattered plains; coastline deeply indented by fjords; arctic tundra in north |
| Unemployment rate: | 2.5% (2007 est.) |
Capital of Kingdom of Norway
Oslo (click to view Oslo map)
Places in Norway
Browse the most comprehensive and up-to-date online directory of administrative regions and Street views in Norway. Regions are sorted in alphabetical order from level 1 to level 2 and eventually up to level 3 regions.
Aust-Agder County (291 google map locations)
Buskerud County (296 google map locations)
City and County of Oslo (38 google map locations)
Finnmark County (322 google map locations)
Hedmark County (425 google map locations)
Hordaland County (932 google map locations)
More og Romsdal County (441 google map locations)
Nord-Trondelag County (432 google map locations)
Nordland County (1095 google map locations)
Ostfold County (142 google map locations)
Rogaland County (466 google map locations)
Sogn og Fjordane County (607 google map locations)
Sor-Trondelag County (579 google map locations)
Telemark County (414 google map locations)
Troms County (706 google map locations)
Vest-Agder County (392 google map locations)
Vestfold County (159 google map locations)
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