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Norway, a Northern European country located on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean and the western part of the Scandinavian Peninsula, extends from the northeast Skagerrak to the Barents Sea. It encompasses around 50,000 islands within its borders. The country shares its longest land border with Sweden, which formed a single kingdom from 1814 to 1905.
To the northeast of the country, you'll find Finland and Russia. About three-quarters of the land in Norway is covered by mountains, glaciers, and tundra. The capital city is Oslo, and other important cities in the Kingdom of Norway include Bergen, Bryggen, Lavangen, Leknes, Trondheim, Stavanger, Kristiansand, Frederikstad, Tromsø, and Drammen. The official currency used in the country is the Norwegian Krone. In addition to Norwegian and Danish, Norway has a variety of languages spoken, including Bokmål, Nynorsk, and New Norwegian.
Norway's climate is influenced by the Gulf Stream, resulting in a relatively temperate climate overall, with variations in specific regions. The eastern parts exhibit a continental climate, while the western coastal areas benefit from milder weather due to their proximity to the sea. Coastal regions receive the highest rainfall, and the period from December to March tends to be cold.
Tourism, natural resources, and the livestock industry are the cornerstones of Norway's economy. Only about 3% of Norway's land is suitable for agriculture. Tourism contributes approximately $1 billion in foreign exchange to the Norwegian economy annually, with a significant portion coming from the capital, Oslo. The country boasts well-developed winter tourism due to its numerous skiing and winter sports centers, where skiing as a sport originated.
Norway has the world's highest minimum wage, and its welfare level is high, but the cost of living matches that affluence. It's known as Europe's most advanced country alongside Switzerland and is also famous for being one of the most expensive countries in Europe.
Many festivals and events in Norway take place in Oslo, including the Bollywood Film and Culture Festival in August, the Inferno Metal Festival in March, the Oslo International Film Festival in November, the Oya Rock Festival, and the Oslo Live Music Festival in June, attracting visitors worldwide. Other provinces also host various festivals, including the Trondheim International Student Festival, the International Ibsen Stage Festival, and the Bergen Arts Festival.
When it comes to traditional Norwegian cuisine, seafood takes center stage. Fish and seafood are the staples of Norwegian cuisine, with smoked salmon being a national dish. Contrary to popular belief, the origin of sushi-making with salmon is not Japan but Norway. Norwegian salmon enjoys a worldwide reputation. You can find other delicious dishes in almost every Norwegian restaurant, including Norwegian stew, reindeer meat, cabbage meat stew, and farmer's omelet.