Fun facts: norway

Population: 5,136,700 (as of 2013)
Capital: Oslo
Government: constitutional monarchy
Currency: Norwegian kroner
Animal: Elk

• The kingdom of Norway was founded in 872 under its first king Harold Fairhair.
• Europe's longest coastline, deepest lake, and highest waterfall are all in Norway.
• Norway has won more Winter Olympic medals than any other country in the world.
• 98.5% of electricity in Norway is generated through hydropower.
• The cheese slicer and the aerosol spray can were both invented by Norwegians.
• The Global Peace Index ranks Norway as the most peaceful country in the world.
• Modern skiing was invented in Norway.
• The Nobel Peace Prize is awarded in Oslo every year.

The Norwegian flag.

Norway's State Coat of Arms.

The city of Oslo.