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- Norway (/ ˈ n ɔːr w eɪ / ( listen); Norwegian: Norge or Noreg ; Northern Sami: Norga), officially the Kingdom of Norway, is a sovereign state and unitary monarchy whose territory comprises the western portion of the Scandinavian Peninsula plus the remote island of Jan Mayen and the archipelago of Svalbard.
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Faroe Islands Between 1035 and 1814, the Faroe Islands were part of the Kingdom of Norway. The 1814 Treaty of Kiel granted Denmark control over the islands, along with two other Norwegian regions: Greenland and Iceland. The Faroe Islands have been a self-governing country within the Danish Realm since 1948.
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Norway The name Norway comes from the Old English word Norþweg mentioned in 880, meaning northern way or way leading to the north, which is how the Anglo-Saxons referred to the coastline of atlantic Norway. The Anglo-Saxons of Britain also referred to the kingdom of Norway in 880 as Norðmanna land.
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United Kingdom The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom (UK) or Britain, is a sovereign state in Europe.he flag of the United Kingdom is the Union Flag (also referred to as the Union Jack). It was created in 1606 by the superimposition of the Flag of England on the Flag of Scotland and updated in 1801 with the addition of Saint Patrick's Flag.
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Scandinavia & Finland & Norway & Sweden & Denmark Self proclaimed as the country with the happiest people in the world Denmark is innovative and modern, complete with a relaxed contemporary lifestyle and historic castles. Norway on the other hand is a land of comforts. Travel to and from is simple and once there it is unique, easy and affordable. Sweden brings together nature and urbanity: wide-open spaces, fishing, coastlines dining and shopping. The country is truly a breath of fresh air.
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Norway, Europe Norway is in Northern Europe, bordering the North Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, west of Sweden. Norway also has borders with Russia and Finland. Norway's dependencies are Bouvet Island, Jan Mayen, Svalbard.
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Nordic countries Denmark is part of Scandinavia, together with Sweden and Norway. The Kingdom of Denmark is a sovereign state that comprises Denmark and two autonomous constituent countries in the North Atlantic Ocean: the Faroe Islands and Greenland.Denmark proper has an area of 43,094 square kilometres (16,639 sq mi), and a population of 5,678,348 (July 2015).he Kingdom of Denmark includes two overseas territories, both well to the west of Denmark: Greenland, the world's largest island, and the Faroe Islands in the North Atlantic Ocean. These territories are self-governing and form part of the Danish Realm.
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- Kongeriket Norge (Kingdom of Norway) Form of government constitutional monarchy with one legislative house (Storting [Stortinget], or Parliament [169]) Head of state Monarch: King Harald V Head of government Prime Minister: Erna Solberg Capital Oslo Official languages Norwegian; Sami 1 Official religion Evangelical Lutheran Monetary unit
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Norway The country shares a long eastern border with Sweden (1,619 km or 1,006 mi long). Norway is bordered by Finland and Russia to the north-east, and the Skagerrak Strait to the south, with Denmark on the other side. Norway has an extensive coastline, facing the North Atlantic Ocean and the Barents Sea.
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- The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom (UK) or Britain, is a sovereign state in Europe.he term United Kingdom became official in 1801 when the parliaments of Britain and Ireland each passed an Act of Union, uniting the two kingdoms and creating the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. In the early 19th century, the British-led Industrial Revolution began to transform the country.
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- RELATIVE LOCATION: Located entirely on the Scandinavian Peninsula in far northern Europe, Norway is geographically positioned in both the northern and eastern hemispheres. Norway is bordered by the countries of Finland, Sweden and Russia, and by the Atlantic Ocean, Arctic Ocean, as well as the Barents Sea, North Sea and Norwegian Sea.
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Norway and 1905 Norway and 1905. Stuart Burch considers the significance to Norway – both in terms of the past and the present – of the anniversary of 1905, when the country at last won its independence from Sweden. Exactly one hundred years ago the people of Norway were going through a momentous period in their history. The dramatic events pivoted around June 7th, 1905.
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Gold coin A 20-crown gold coin from Norway. Introduced in 1875, it became part of the Scandinavian Monetary Union, which was based on a gold standard. Norwegian gold reserves included tonnes of this and other coins, backing Norway's paper money.
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- the unified kingdom of denmark emerged in the 10th century as a proficient seafaring nation in the struggle for control of the baltic sea denmark sweden and norway were ruled together under the kalmar union established in 1397 and ending with swedish secession in 1523
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Norway Geography. Norway is situated in the western part of the Scandinavian peninsula. It extends about 1,100 mi (1,770 km) from the North Sea along the Norwegian Sea to more than 300 mi (483 km) above the Arctic Circle, the farthest north of any European country.It is slightly larger than New Mexico.eography. Norway is situated in the western part of the Scandinavian peninsula. It extends about 1,100 mi (1,770 km) from the North Sea along the Norwegian Sea to more than 300 mi (483 km) above the Arctic Circle, the farthest north of any European country.
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Christian I of Denmark Christian I (February 1426 – 21 May 1481) was a Scandinavian monarch under the Kalmar Union. He was King of Denmark (1448–1481), Norway (1450–1481) and Sweden (1457–1464). From 1460 to 1481, he was also Duke of Schleswig (within Denmark) and Count (after 1474, Duke) of Holstein (within the Holy Roman Empire).
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Getting hammered: Nazi soldiers having the time of their lives in occupied Norway... as they launched their reign of terror In April 1940, the United Kingdom and France came to Norway's aid with an expeditionary force but after two months of fighting the Allies were forced to leave and the Norwegian government sought exile in London.
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kingdom The United Kingdom, with its capital in London, England, includes the kingdoms of England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. The flags of all four kingdoms are represented in the flag of the United Kingdom, nicknamed the Union Jack.. A kingdom is a piece of land that is ruled by a king or a queen. A kingdom is often called a monarchy, which means that one person, usually inheriting their position by birth or marriage, is the leader, or head of state. Kingdoms are one of the earliest types of societies on Earth, dating back thousands of years.
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- Last updated: 10.03.2015 // Norway and the EU enjoy good and close relations, although Norway is not a member of the European Union. The Agreement on the European Economic Area (EEA) is the mainstay of our cooperation, and it ensures that Norway takes part in the EU internal market.
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Norway Norway (/ˈnɔːrweɪ/ ( listen) NAWR-way; Norwegian: Norge (Bokmål) or Noreg (Nynorsk); Northern Sami: Norga),[10] officially the Kingdom of Norway, is a sovereign state and unitary monarchy whose territory comprises the western portion of the Scandinavian Peninsula plus the remote island of Jan Mayen and the archipelago of Svalbard.[note 1] The ...
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What was the name of Norways first king? Questions which ask about the first kings always have to have a few waffle words as historians are picky. Harald Fairhair was the first king of Norway. The date of the start of his reign is 872 CE when he defeated other local kings at the Battle of Hafrsfjord. But since his kindom wasn't quite te same as modern Norway and was divided among his sons at his death, many historians credit St. Olav, who reigned from 1015 CE, as the first king to have control over the entire country.
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- From 1018 to 1035, Denmark, England, and Norway were united under King Canute (Knut). The southern part of Sweden (Skane, Skåne, halland And) blekinge, was with brief, interruptions part Of denmark until. 1658 After'canute s, Death denmark fell into a period of turmoil and civil. war
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Norway the kingdom of denmark is a sovereign state that comprises denmark and two autonomous constituent countries in the north atlantic ocean the faroe islands and greenland denmark proper has an area of 43094 square kilometres 16639 sq mi and a population of 5678348 july 2015he kingdom of denmark is a sovereign state that comprises denmark and two autonomous constituent countries in the north atlantic ocean the faroe islands and greenland denmark proper has an area of 43094 square kilometres 16639 sq mi and a population of 5678348 july 2015
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- Economic reforms spawned the growth of a middle class in Norway by the middle 1700's and a sense of Norwegian nationality arose even though they were a territory of Denmark. Denmark cedes Norway to Sweden (1814): Unfortunately, Denmark (and Norway) allied themselves to France during the Napoleonic Wars. After Napoleon's defeat in 1814, Denmark ceded their territory of Norway to Sweden, who was on the winning side of the conflict. When the Norwegians did not accept this union, Sweden launched a military campaign to force the issue.
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Capital of Norway Capital of Norway. The Capital City of Norway (officially named Kingdom of Norway) is the city of Oslo. The population of Oslo was. Norway is a norwegian speaking constitutional monarchy on the coasts of the North sea, North Atlantic Ocean and the Barent Sea.
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- Oslo is the biggest city in Norway, and has been the country's capital since 1814. The Goverment and Parliament are located here, and at the end of Oslo's main street, Karl Johans gate, you find the Royal Palace.