NORWAY

Land and sea are very closely linked in Norway. A harsh climate and rugged terrain have made the Norwegians look to the sea for their livelihood. Hardworking and efficient, the Norwegians have created a high standard of living from limited resources. The discovery of petroleum in Norwegian waters has brought greater wealth to the country.

Norway Fact Summary

Official Name. Kingdom of Norway.

Capital. Oslo.

NATURAL FEATURES

Prominent Features. Fjords, mountains, glaciers, lakes.

Highest Peak. Galdhogpiggen, 2469 meters.

Largest Lake. Mjosa.

Longest River. Glomma.


Norway is famous for its fjords...

PEOPLE

Population (1991 estimate). 4,259,000; 13.2 persons per square kilometer; 75 percent urban, 25 percent rural.

Major Cities (1991 estimate). Oslo (461,127), Bergen (213,356), Trondheim (138,128), Stavanger (98,136).

Major Religion. Evangelical Lutheran.

Major Language. Norwegian.

Literacy. Virtually 100 percent.

Leading Universities and Colleges. University of Bergen, University of Oslo, University of Tromso, University of Trondheim, Oslo School of Architecture; Norwegian State Academy of Music, Free Faculty of Theology, College of Veterinary Medicine (Oslo).

GOVERNMENT

Form of Government. Constitutional Monarchy.

Chief of State. King Harald V

Head of Government. Prime Minister Torbjørn Jagland

Legislature. Storting (Parliament) of 165 members elected for four-year terms.

Voting Qualification. Age 18.

Political Divisions. 19 counties.

ECONOMY

Chief Agricultural Products. Crops oats, barley, wheat, potatoes. Livestock cattle, sheep, pigs.

Chief Mined Products. Petroleum, natural gas, iron ore, copper.

Chief Manufactured Products. Pulp and paper, ships, iron and steel, industrial equipment.

Chief Exports. Wood pulp, fish, crude petroleum, natural gas, metals, chemicals, machinery.

Chief Imports. Machinery and transportation equipment, refined petroleum products, chemicals, textiles.

Monetary Unit. 1 Norwegian krone = 100 ore.

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