Kingdom of NorwayKingdom of Norway

Alexis LecceadoneAlexis Lecceadone

March 2008March 2008

Flag of NorwayFlag of Norway

Colors: Blue, red, and white.Colors: Blue, red, and white.

Blue stands for – Swedish arms. Blue stands for – Swedish arms.

White stands for – Danish White stands for – Danish flag.flag.

Red stands for - Danish Red stands for - Danish flag.flag.

Geographical FeaturesGeographical Features

MountainsMountains

LandformsLandforms

Rivers Rivers

Major Mountains and LandformsMajor Mountains and Landforms

Jotunheimen RangeJotunheimen Range– Largest mountain range in EuropeLargest mountain range in Europe– Southern NorwaySouthern Norway

RiversRivers

Otra RiverOtra River– From Setesdalsheine to KristiansandFrom Setesdalsheine to Kristiansand– Largest in NorwayLargest in Norway

Surrounding Countries - Bodies of Surrounding Countries - Bodies of waterwater

Barent Sea Barent Sea – NorthNorth

Norwegian Sea Norwegian Sea – WestWest

Sweden Sweden – EastEast

Finland and Russia Finland and Russia – NortheastNortheast

ClimateClimate

SummerSummer– sunshinesunshine

Winter Winter – snow, snow, – strong winds, strong winds, – severe frostssevere frosts

Economic FeaturesEconomic Features

CapitalCapital

AgricultureAgriculture

IndustriesIndustries

Capital CityCapital City

OsloOslo– Southeast cornerSoutheast corner– 487,908487,908– Largest cityLargest city– a lot of products madea lot of products made

Another major cityAnother major city

BergenBergen– Southwestern coastSouthwestern coast– 223,100223,100– Most beautiful cityMost beautiful city– Used to be capitolUsed to be capitol

Major Agricultural productsMajor Agricultural products

Live stock – major in entire CountryLive stock – major in entire Country Fish Farming - Fish Farming - corner of the coastcorner of the coast Whaling – Antarctic OceanWhaling – Antarctic Ocean

Major IndustriesMajor Industries

petroleum and gas petroleum and gas

Russian parts of Barents SeaRussian parts of Barents Sea

Name of Monetary UnitName of Monetary Unit

Norwegian kroner (NOK)Norwegian kroner (NOK)1 krone = 100 øre 1 krone = 100 øre

U.S $1 = $7.99 kronerU.S $1 = $7.99 kroner

SociologySociology

ReligionReligionHolidaysHolidays

FoodFoodHousingHousing

Major ReligionsMajor Religions

Envangelical LutheranEnvangelical Lutheran

Found in 1905 Found in 1905

Special HolidaysSpecial Holidays

Constitution DayConstitution Day May 17thMay 17th

Special Dishes and FoodsSpecial Dishes and Foods

Kvæfjord-cake Kvæfjord-cake – Light, sweet tasteLight, sweet taste– Looks deliciousLooks delicious

HousingHousing

Most live in houses built since the war.Most live in houses built since the war.

Some are fancy, others are normalSome are fancy, others are normal

Tops are pointedTops are pointed

GovernmentGovernment

LeaderLeader

GovernmentGovernment

Current LeaderCurrent Leader

King Harold VKing Harold V

19911991

Political parties of NorwayPolitical parties of Norway

Type of GovernmentType of Government

Constitutional monarchyConstitutional monarchy

Head of government – Prime Minister Jens Head of government – Prime Minister Jens StoltenbergStoltenberg

Miscellaneous InformationMiscellaneous Information

Famous personFamous person

Tourist AttractionTourist Attraction

Famous PersonFamous Person

Sissel KyrkjebSissel KyrkjebØØ– musicianmusician– Most famous songstressMost famous songstress– 38 years old38 years old

Tourist AttractionTourist Attraction

Vigeland Sculpture ParkVigeland Sculpture Park

Near downtown OsloNear downtown Oslo

Has 212 statuesHas 212 statues

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