Norway

Geography

• Norway is in Europe
• It is about the size of New Mexico
• Almost 2/3 of Norway are covered in mountains
• Tens of thousands of islands are scattered throughout the coastline
• The climate is colder the farther inland you go and temperate along the coa

History

• Originally ruled by the Vikings
• United with Denmark for over 4 centuries
• Resisted cession of Sweden in 1814 and made a Constitution
• Declared independence in 1905 due to nationalism
• Made an effort to remain neutral in both World Wars

History

• Occupied by Nazis for 5 years during WWII
• Eventually joined NATO in 1949

Government

• The capital of Norway is Oslo
• Norway is made up of 19 counties
• The current Prime Minister of Norways is Jens Stoltenberg

Economy

• Exports: Metals, chemicals, fish, machinery, and petroleum
• Imports: Metals, chemicals, machinery, foodstuffs
• 21st in external debt in the world

Demographics

• Population: 5,147,792 (121st in world)
• Primary Language: Norweigan

Major Religions

• Population: 5,147,792 (121st in world)

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