The country of fjords and the birthplace of harsh Vikings - this is how often Norway is imagined by those who have not had here. In fact, it is an amazingly beautiful edge of small cozy towns, stability, calm and security. Well, very strange sometimes food, where without it.

Facts about Norway

• The name "Norway" translated from the Karsannavian language means "path to north".
• This country has been the leader among the quality of its inhabitants for many years.
• In Norway, more than 235 thousand square kilometers occupy uninhabited mountains and swamps, and only 2400 square kilometers can be used to sewer fields.
• Norway is one of the least populated European countries.
• In this country, the church was separated from the state only at the end of May 2012, which is an amazing fact for the European Power. Up to this point, the king and half of the State Council should have been mandatory to confess Lutheranism.
• The Constitution gives the Norwegian king with rather extensive powers, but in reality this position has long been purely "ceremonial" character, as in the UK ().
• After the end of the Ice Age of the Land of modern Norway was one of the most populated regions of the planet.
• For gas production, the Norwegians were built in the North Sea largest on the planet with displacement of 1 million tons and 465 meters high.
• In Norway, the Titanium ore deposit in Europe was discovered. In addition, the state is the largest European manufacturer of aluminum and magnesium.
• Norway exports about 90% of the paper produced in the country.
• It is also a global leader in electricity reserves per capita.
• The salary of the Middle Norwegian-Men is 40,800 kroons (303.7 thousand rubles), and women - 34,800 kroons (259 thousand rubles).

• Norway ranks first on the planet for the number of daily newspapers produced per resident of the country.
• She became the first country on Earth, which decided to completely abandon analog broadcasting in the FM range and have already begun this process.
• Norway twice took the winter Olympiad.
• Norwegez Ul-Einar Björndalen is the only athlete in history that managed to become an Olympic Biathlon Champion 8 times.
• Musicians from Norway three times became the winners of Eurovision.
• radiation Norwegian cuisine includes several unusual dishes, for example, the Norwegians are happy to eat the working trout (Rakfis) and clumsy in alkali, and then the dried fish (lutefis).
• The first settlement in Greenland is still in the 1st century AD. Founded the Norwegian navigator Eric Redhead. Later, his children became authentic lapidasters of America, long before Columbus ().
• National Norwegian flower is heather.
• Norway is considered to be homey skiing. Translated from the Norwegian word "ski" means "a piece of wood".
• This country is a global leader in the export of ostrich.
• In the mass culture, the image of the Viking in the cough helmet is widespread, although in reality these harsh warriors are most likely carried out at all without hats.
• The knife for cutting cheese was in the 1920s invented and patented by a carpenter from Norway.

When they talk about Norway, it always allocate its main features - a stunningly beautiful nature, a bright cultural life, cosmopolitan cities with magnificent architecture, a Scandinavian tendency to design, which is manifested in the arrangement of residential buildings, offices, commercial centers, the highest standard of living, the availability of education and much Other. We hope that the following interesting facts about Norway will replenish your piggy bank of knowledge about this amazing Scandinavian country.

1. The official name of Norway is the Kingdom of Norway. The initial name of the country "Nordweg" meant "Path to North".
2. The main natural attractions of Norway are majestic fjords and mountainous areas. Fjords and - UNESCO World Heritage Site. The country is often referred to as the "earth of the midnight sun", since in the northern regions from the end of May to the end of July the sun does not fall below the horizon line, and in other areas the light day length is about 20 hours.
3. In Norway 450 thousand lakes. Hornindaltsvatnets in the central part of the country is the deepest lake in Europe, reaching the maximum depth - 514 meters.
4. Norwegian Vikings in the VIII-IX centuries settled the Shetland and Faroe Islands, made raids on Lindisfarne Island in Northumbria (794), invaded the shores of Scotland and Ireland (between 795 and 821), where Waterford, Cork, Dublin and Limerick were founded. , about 860 colonized Iceland and Greenland (982). It is currently generally recognized that the expedition under the command of Leif Erikson founded the Wineland settlement on the territory of the current Canadian province of Newfoundland (about 1000), and it was the first discovery of the American continent by Europeans.
5. The most famous leaders of the arts and literature of Norway - Dramaturgorg Henrik Ibsen, writers of Biensonne Martinius Biernson, Yunas Lee, Alexander Khiellan, composer Edward Grieg and an artist-symbolist Edward Munch.
6. Alcohol is sold only in Vinmonopolet stores, which in each city no more than 2-3, and in rural areas there is no. If a person comes across drunk driving, it automatically falls on 30 days in prison, deprived of the year of driver's license and pays 10% of its income during this period. But on the weekend, drunkenness is considered a good tradition, unless not return home by car.
7. Norwegian prisons are the most luxurious in the world. Camera design for prisoners often win premiums in design competitions. Staying in places of imprisonment is not too heavy test, but, nevertheless, in Norway, the lowest crime rate in the world.
8. The owners of televisions in Norway pay an annual license fee of $ 480.66.
9. King of Norway Harald to marry his beloved, who was a daughter of a clothing merchant, resorted to blackmail. He stated that he never marry himself at home. With the assistance of the Norwegian government, Chief of Harald became Queen of Norway.
10. Minnesota is the unofficial capital of Norway in the United States. More people of Norwegian origin live here than in any other state.
11. Norway long period was under the rule of Sweden. Now Norwegians are peculiar to this. They love to talk about the jokes about the Swedes, celebrate when Sweden loses football or hockey match or not win gold medals in the Winter Olympic Games, but the most important thing is solemnly celebrate the victory of Norway over Sweden in the annual Eurovision contest.

It is clear that Norway can still tell a lot of interesting things and amazing things. But is it better to see once, than to read a hundred times?

Norway is one of the most beautiful countries of the European continent. The country received its name in the 9th century and from the Hist Party means "path to the north" and indeed the northern border of Norway is washed by the Barents Sea, which, in turn, is the outskirt of the Northern Ocean. The country of infinite natural beauties and for tourists, it is remembered by interesting museums, excellent ski resorts, cozy cities, magnificent satisfying cuisine and huge Norwegian hospitality.

Norway is a constitutional monarchy, however, all power belongs to Parliament, the Norwegian people are very proud that he retained the royal monarchy.

Norway country fjords. It is in this northern country that a huge number of fjords are the picturesque narrow winding sea bays, which are crashed into a land. Norwegian fjords are the most majestic not only in Europe, but in the world, they are very popular among tourists, thanks to their unique landscapes and a huge number of waterfalls. The biggest fjord in the world to find exactly here and is called Sognefjord. Fjords are a great place to occupy climbing, hiking, fishing and hunting.

By law, every citizen of the country has the right to unhindered use by natural resources, each Norwegian has a very careful attitude towards nature.

Norway one of the most peaceful and secure countries of the world. People really trust each other and practically do not lock their homes. Norwegians comply with the law and the crime rate here is very low, for example, the surveillance cameras are set very rarely and only in large supermarkets. In 2010, the Norwegian police never took advantage of firearms.

Norway's population is small 5 million people, population density is only 13 bouquet for 1 km2. The country ranks first in Europe in the number of people who have a higher education - this number is 38%.

Alcohol in Norway is not so easy and just strong alcoholic drinks are sold only in a network of specialized stores for name Vinmomkpolet., such shops work on weekdays and only until 19 o'clock.

Few people know that Norway is among the top ten countries in exporting oil and natural gas. Only in Norway and Canada, raw oil is measured in cubic meters. Oil is mined in Norwegian, Barents and North seas, as well as on the Norwegian continental loop. However, natural gas for the Norwegians themselves is very expensive, and gasoline is different.

The climate of Norway is very unstable, the weather may change every half hour. The northern country is surprising has a temperate marine climate, due to the warm flow of Gulf Stream. In the south of the country, the summer is a very warm air temperature reaches 25c, and water warms up to 20c. Keep in mind, warm things should always take, nights are cool even in the hottest months. In the winter months in the south of the country may not even fall out.

In Norway, the largest number of tunnels, but the biggest tunnel, its length reaches 24 kilometers. It is worth noting this is the biggest tunnel in the world and the pride of the country. For the convenience of movement and recreation, motorists can stay in caves that are equipped with light imitating sunny.

Roads in Norway are good and often very winding, one serpentine is replaced by another. From the set of famous roads in Norway, it is possible to highlight, it is a road consisting of 11 loops of serpentine and an atlantic road, which is considered one of the main Norwegian buildings of the 20th century and runs between small islands. In the country, there are also paid roads. They are about 45. All cars have the mode of constantly included near light, such a requirement due to the rapid weather change. There is a very expensive car rental in the country.

Norway is considered a country with a high standard of living, monthly Norwegians get up to 7 thousand Evro. Local residents often take leave for one summer month and leaving for warm countries. Oslo - the capital of Norway, the most expensive city in Europe.

Norwegians - long-livers, average age reaches 80 years oldMen on average live 77 years old, and women - 83 years old.

Arriving, in Norway should not smile unfamiliar people, some can calculate it for rude and non-cultural behavior, the same applies to conversations with unfamiliar people.

Norwegians honor traditions, for example, if the owner of the house state flag is raised, if not, the flag is lowered. Another unusual tradition exists in Norway, it is customary to meet the summer. Summer is met with the help of a 40-meter campfire, pallets, built in the form of a tower, on an artificially created island, in the city of Olessen ignite and thereby make the sun and celebrate the care of winter. Also, Norwegians have no long and eloquent toasts, at the table, when they are chocan, they usually say "SKOL".

It is worth noting that Norway is a country that will conquer its natural beauty: numerous green valleys, high mountains, purest water in lakes and seas and, of course, endlessly fascinating fjords of any arrival. This country with ancient history, modern cities of Norway combine the architecture of modernity and the traditions of generations.


Norway is a paradise for fishermen, It is here that a huge amount of selected fish is concentrated, whale hunting is allowed in the country. Due to the large amount of fish, the local cuisine is represented by various options for fish: fried, dried, smoked. There are even special tourist fishing tours, which include fishing fish on all possible country's reservoirs.


If you know English, you will not have any difficulties in communicating with Norwegians they speak English very well. Children begin to teach English at the age of 5.

Norway is a country that is famous for protected nature, purity, changeable weather, good water, seafood, mining huts, ferries. And she is famous for the "royal hares," "the stories of Berta Tuppenhauk", "Cranes of utter", that is, those fairy tales who wrote the famous Norwegian storyteller Peter Kristen Asbiernsen.

Norway is where the wonderful islands, the mountains, the sea. The length of its coastline is 25 148 km.

What is Norway?

Norway is a country of untouched natural beauty, famous fjords, glacier lakes of mysterious turquoise color, empty Polar beaches, arrogant Vikings and fairy tale trolls. The country is the third of which is located behind the polar circle.

Norway ... Forests, valleys, waterfalls, glaciers, rocks and rocks. Lonely lighthouses, reindeer, freely walking sheep, shouting seagulls. The sea is Norwegian, Barents, North. Hiking trails, mirror lakes, whales, seals and walles, delicious fish.

Norwegian cities in their own way are comfortable and interesting. But they lose the Norwegian nature: untouched, clean, fabulous.

Norway is one of those countries that we relate to countries with a high standard of living. Industry and agriculture of Norway - on a good level of development. This country is one of the leaders in oil and gas production in Northern Europe. Hydropower is a huge help for the country. Thanks to its development, Norway has the opportunity to export a substantial part of the oil.

Industries that are most developed in Norway - gas-producing and oil refining, chemical, fish processing, forestry, sea transportation, paper production and cellulose. In agriculture, the leading direction is animal husbandry.

Norway's famous people - composer Edward Grieg, playwright, publicist Heinrich Ibsen, Mathematics Niels Henrik Abel, Marius Sofus Lee, Burt Holbield, Mariders Amundsen, Nansen, Heerdal, Baletelon Peter Kristen Asbiernsen.

Sights of Norway, and there are a lot of popular fjord Guyrangerfjord, Jotunheimen National Park, Ski Museum in Oslo, a monument to the Skier's King Olaf V. What can I see in Norway? The northernmost point of Europe is Cape of NordskP, the largest Glacier of the Unitary-month. From the sightseeing site of the town of Guyranger, you can look at the heart of Norway - the endless valleys are rugged by mountain bays.

What else is Norway famous?

- a good attitude towards nature,
- thick fogs, shrill winds, harsh rains,
- Dicky Lofoten Islands,
- snow, skiing, biathlon,
- Atlantic Ocean,
- excellent fishing,
- giant rocks,
- incomplete waterfalls,
- Wonderful color of the sky.

Holmecollen is one of the main attractions of the Norwegian capital, the national symbol of the country is the Motherland of Ski Sports. Includes skiing springboard, the world's oldest skiing museum (Skimuseet) and biathlon route. Every year, Holmenchlen is visited more than a million tourists. With a ski jump, a stunning view of the capital and Oslo-Fjord opens. You can get from the museum to the viewing area, the income price in which for an adult is 110 Norwegian crowns.

Ski springboard

2. To visit the sculpture park

Wigeanda Sculpture Park - Oslo Main Park, which has more than 200 sculptures from bronze, granite and iron. The park is the "human states". Most statues depict people who are captured during various classes, such as running, fighting, dancing, hugs, etc. The park is open all year round, the entrance is free.

3. Stand on the edge of the cliff

Not far from Stavanger there are two curious natural monuments: the rock is stuck and huge boulder, stuck between two rocks, on the Kierag Plateau. Pottolen - Giant rock height of 640 m above. Having been here, it is possible to say with complete confidence that "stood on the edge." From the cliff hanging over the fjord, the magnificent view opens. Look at the breakdown in the abyss - a kind of attraction even for local residents. Boulder (Kieragbolten) Hanging at an altitude of 984 meters on the fjord, only a really brave man dare to join it. Because of the geographic proximity to each other, both attractions enjoy crazy popularity among travelers. This is also worth adding Troll's tongue (although it is distant from them) - a stone ledge on a mountain skewedal, towering over the lake Ringedalswatn at an altitude of 350 meters. The protrusion is reminded by the tongue, for which he received such a name.

4. Ride on Bergery Railway

"Norway in miniature" - A sightseeing tour, which includes a journey through the Bergen Railway, recognized as one of the most picturesque in Europe, a bus tour of the mountain roads of the StallemSkleva, a mini-cruise on Aurelands Fjord and Nareu-Fjord and a trip along the Flome Railway. Famous tourist editions are evaluated by train by train at Bergen Railway as the most exciting and picturesque railway journey in the world. You can start both from Bergen and Oslo. Circular journey along the route Bergen - Vos | Gudwangen - Flom - Murdal - Bergen It will cost only 1045 crowns. You can familiarize yourself with the rest of the prices.

5. Go to the Bergen Fish Market

When you arrive in Bergen, go to the fish market (FisketorGet), which has a long rich history. Despite the fact that now the market is a brought tourist destination, you can still enjoy the atmosphere of the once medieval center of the fish trade, buying something from Norwegian seafood. The market is open from September to May.

6. Close the glacier

Having gone a little north, we can get to the location of the largest Glacier in Europe. Unitary-beam Located near the town of Sogndal and extends 60 kilometers long! The area of \u200b\u200bthe glacier is almost half a thousand square kilometers, and the highest point is 2 km. It has about 50 LAP glaciers, such as, for example, Brixdalsbien and Nigardsware. On the website of the Park Yostedal, you can familiarize yourself with the Glacier card and tourist routes.

7. Enjoy Fjord

It is famous for the whole world with its unearthly natural beauty. One of its manifestations are fjords that literally cut off the entire Western coast of the country with their valleys. The most popular Fjord in Norway is called Gayrangerfjord, it is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.

8. Give in Lofoten Islands

Lofoten Islands is an archipelago located in the north-west of Norway, for the polar circle, 67 ° -68 ° NORTH latitude. The archipelago includes 7 islands: Ausotogee, Gimsyui, Westowork, Flakstadyy, Mossely, Veroy and Rust. In November 2007, National Geographic Traveler awarded Lofoten to the third place in appeal among the islands of the world. Lofoten Islands are amazing landscapes, excellent marine fishing, small fishing villages, midnight sun, as well as white sandy beaches and the purest water of emerald color.

9. Get closer to the north

Cape Northskap is a 306 metering rock, which towers over the Arctic Ocean, and at the same time the northernmost point of Europe (in fact it is not quite so, but among tourists it is considered exactly such an opinion). Every year about 200,000 tourists visit this place to feel freedom and proximity to the Cold North.