Norway

Interesting facts

• Norway is a country of fjords, like the Sogna fjorden, which is the biggest one in Norway at 180km long.
• Oslo is the cultural, scientific, and economic centre of the country, with maritime, banking and trade industries.
• Norway is a Nordic unitary state, divided into nineteen administrative counties known as fylkers. Each one is administered by a Governor.
• Norway is home to a number of Arctic animals such as reindeer, wolverines, polar bear, puffins and Arctic foxes.
• Norway’s National Day is officially called ‘Norwegian Constitution Day’ and is celebrated on May 17th to commemorate the Constitution of 1814.
• Aside from Oslo, other major cities in the country include Bergen, Stavanger/Sandnes and Trondheim.