Norway is sparsely populated, but its standard of living is one of the highest in Europe. It is located in the mountains, but due to oil and gas, the country's economy allows people up to 80-90 years old to live comfortably. It has a cool climate, but guests are ready to gladly come to this northern country.
General information
Norway (also called the Kingdom of Norway) is a state located in the north of Europe. It occupies the northern and western regions of the Scandinavian Peninsula, as well as the Svalbard archipelago and Jan Mayen Island.
In some countries, there is still a monarchical form of government. These countries include Norway, which is a constitutional monarchy in which the king is the first person of the state.
There are few low-lying areas in Norway, especially in the western part of it. There are the Scandinavian mountains, the western slopes of which are almost entirely indented by fjords (narrow deep sea bays with high and rocky shores).
Norway, although located in northern latitudes, has a milder climate due to the nearby warm current of the Gulf Stream.
The population in the country is small: more than 5 million people live. Therefore, it is considered one of the least populated European countries. The population is very unevenly distributed throughout the territory. The southeast and western part of the country are considered the most dense areas.
The fjord country borders on Russia in the northeast. The border line is only about 200 km long.
The average life expectancy in the country is very high. For men, it is 79 years old, for women - 83 years.
Norwegians are proud that they have their own currency - the Norwegian krone. One dollar equals almost 9 kronor.
Industry and transport
Norway is a highly developed country, mainly due to the oil and gas industry, which serves machine building and the fishery complex. Inflation and unemployment rates are considered to be among the lowest in Western Europe.
Norway holds the world's record for electricity generation (per capita). Moreover, it is produced almost only at hydroelectric power plants, many of which are located underground for economic and engineering reasons.
The western and southern parts of the Kingdom of Norway are washed by sea waters. But ships carry out transportation mainly between foreign ports. As a result, Norwegian ships almost never enter the ports of their home state.
In Norway, there is a lot of snow, like mountains. On the snowy plains and slopes, many Norwegians travel on skis. This type of travel is very popular in the country. And sometimes they jokingly say about residents that they are born with skis on their feet.
Facts from history
In ancient times, Germanic tribes lived on the territory of Norway. It was only in 872 that the first Norwegian king came to the throne.
When fighting broke out in World War I, Norway declared neutrality. But during the large-scale Second World War, the country was occupied by German invaders. The occupation lasted from 1940 to 1945.
In 1949, the northern mountainous country joined the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). In addition to her, the United States, France, Great Britain, Canada, Denmark, Belgium and other countries entered the military-political alliance.
