- About two-thirds of Norway is mountainous, and its coastline is indented by deep glacial fjords.
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- With sparkling fjords lacing its coastline and soaring mountains dotting its interior, Norway could rightfully claim to be one of the world's most beautiful countries.
- In addition to the mainland on the Scandinavian Peninsula, Norway also owns the Svalbard island chain and three islands in the Antarctic.
- The name “Norway” is rooted in the Old Norse Norðr Vegr which literally means “North Way,” indicating it’s on the sailing route North up the Artic coast.
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- Norway is a country of breathtaking glaciers, fjords, and avid winter sport enthusiasts.
- From 1537 to 1814 Norway was part of the Kingdom of Denmark-Norway, and from 1814 to 1905 it was a personal union with the Kingdom of Sweden.
- Norway was one of the 20 founding member countries that signed the Convention of the OECD in 1960.