Norway
Capital
Oslo
Population
~5.4 million
Currency
Norwegian Krone (NOK)
Quick Facts
- Languages
- Norwegian (Bokmål and Nynorsk), Sámi
- Religion
- Predominantly Lutheran Christianity (Church of Norway), growing secularism
- Climate
- Temperate coastal climate due to Gulf Stream; colder inland and north
Culture & History
Known for: fjords, Vikings, oil wealth, midnight sun, and winter sports
Also famous for: High standard of living, salmon fishing/farming, Edvard Munch (The Scream), polar exploration
Food: Fårikål (mutton stew), Lutefisk, Salmon
Brief History
Viking Age, Kalmar Union, union with Sweden, independence 1905, discovered oil in North Sea, known for peace initiatives (Nobel Peace Prize)