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Fun facts: norway

08/03/2014

 
Population: 5,136,700 (as of 2013)
Capital: Oslo
Government: constitutional monarchy
Currency: Norwegian kroner
Animal: Elk
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  • 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.
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The Norwegian flag.
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Norway's State Coat of Arms.
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The city of Oslo.
 

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