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Country name: Kingdom of Norway

Explanation of country name: The word Norway appeared in the 9th century and was transferred from Norreweg, meaning "the road to the north" and "the waterway to the north". At that time, there were three main navigation channels in and out of Scandinavia: East Road through the Baltic Sea, West Road through the North Sea and North Road in and out along the northern shore of the peninsula. At that time, the coastal area along the North Road was called "Norreweg area" according to the route name, which was a place name composed of Germanic Norre (North) and weg (Road). In English, the second half of its "Weg”Weg (road) is replaced by the English" WEG "road, which is pronounced" Norway ". But in Norway, people still take Norge, which evolved from the ancient name, as the official country name. ?

Independence Day: June 7th (1905)

National Day: May 17 (18 14)

National flower: heather

National bird: river bird

National anthem: "Yes! We love our motherland.

Language: Norwegian

Nationality: Germanic nationality

Religion: Christianity

Currency: Norwegian krone

National flag: rectangular, with the aspect ratio of 1 1:8. The national flag is red, with a blue and white cross pattern on its surface, slightly to the left. Norway formed the Kalmar Union with Denmark and Sweden in 1397 and was ruled by Denmark, so the cross on the national flag originated from the cross pattern of the Danish national flag. There are two kinds of national flags in Norway. The government agencies fly the dovetail national flag, and the above-mentioned horizontal rectangular national flag is hung on other occasions. 182 1 year, which was used as a pattern when Norway formulated the merchant flag. 1905 was officially designated as the national flag when it became independent. The combination of red, blue and white is a typical symbol of freedom and independence.

National emblem: Norway's simple national emblem is shield-shaped, with a golden lion standing upright on the red shield, wearing a crown and holding a silver axe with a golden handle. The golden lion is a symbol of strength, and the silver axe is the weapon of Saint Olaf, the protector of Norwegian freedom. At the top of the coat of arms is a golden crown inlaid with balls and crosses. It first appeared on the flag and badge of King Sval, the ancestor of King Haakon in the13rd century. The pattern of the lion's forelimb gripping the tomahawk in the heraldry is a personal symbol of the holy king since the 8th century. The crown on the golden lion's head is simple in shape, which embodies the unique metal making style in Scandinavia. The crown at the top of the coat of arms symbolizes the majesty and supreme power of the royal family.

State dignitaries: King harald v, succeeded to the throne in 199 1 year; Premier Jens Stoltenberg took office in June 2005.

It covers an area of 38,565,438+055 square kilometers (including Svalbard and Jan Mayen). Located in the western part of Scandinavia in northern Europe, it borders Sweden in the east, Finland and Russia in the northeast, Denmark across the sea in the south and the Norwegian Sea in the west. With a coastline of 2 1 10,000 km (including fjords), it is a natural harbor. Scandinavian mountains run through the whole territory, and plateaus, mountains and glaciers account for more than two thirds of the whole territory. Hills, lakes and swamps are widely distributed in the south. Most areas have a temperate maritime climate. Norway is one of the most important maritime countries in the world, with winding coastline and more than 654.38+500,000 offshore islands. It is not only an excellent port, but also a scenic tourist area.

The Norwegian mainland has a sub-frigid coniferous forest climate, while Svalbard and jan mayen have a tundra climate. The annual average temperature in the capital is 7℃, and the annual precipitation is about 740mm.

In Bergen, located on the west coast of Bergen, you can enjoy the fjord scenery formed by the change of glacier topography for millions of years. The scenery on both sides of the river surrounded by mountains is beautiful and dazzling. Oslo is a famous port in Norway, surrounded by mountains and rivers, picturesque, and the largest economic and cultural center in the country. Loogna Park and Viking Ship Museum are both famous tourist areas here, and there is also a ski museum, which introduces the history of skiing in detail.

Norway is located in the north, and its southernmost point (about 58 degrees north latitude) is farther north than the northernmost point of China (less than 54 degrees north latitude). The Arctic Circle passes through northern Norway. In some northern cities, there is no night at all in June and July, and you can see the midnight sun and the beautiful northern lights. The northernmost part is also the northernmost part of the European continent.

Many people think that narrow wooden churches are the characteristics of Scandinavian countries. Today, the best-preserved churches in the world are mainly in Norway. There are 30 wooden churches in Norway, the most striking of which is the Orns wooden church. It is located in Songgen-FiZhu Lan county on the west coast and was built in12nd century. The church is a square three-story building, all made of wood, with steep eaves on each floor and a spire at the top, which looks like an oriental temple. The gables of the church are engraved with various patterns. The furnishings in the church still maintain the medieval style. At present, the church is well preserved and tourists are constantly coming. 1979, Orns wooden church was listed as one of the world cultural heritages by UNESCO.

Kau Shan in Hollmen is a Norwegian ski resort. Located about 13 km northeast of Oslo, with an altitude of 37 1 m, it has beautiful scenery. From 1892, a world-famous skiing competition is held here every March. If you look at the outline of Oslo from a distance, you will see the Cullen Snow Platform in Hollmen towering over the Cullen Mountain in Hollmen, Oslo. It is also a very vivid symbol of this sport with Norwegian characteristics. There is also a ski museum at the foot of Mount Keren in Hollmen.

Human population

4.605 million (65438+2005 10). 96% are Norwegians, and foreign immigrants account for about 4.6%. There are about 30,000 Sami people, mainly distributed in the north. Norwegian is the official language and English is the lingua franca. 90% of the residents believe in Lutheran, the state religion.

capital

The urban population of Oslo is about 530,000 (65,438 in 2005 10).

administrative division

There are 1 city and 18 counties in China, and there are 454 municipalities directly under the central government: Oslo (city), Hus, Akis, Dongfur, Hedmark, opland, Buskeru, Siffre, Telemark, Dongjidar, West Agder, Rogaland, hordaland, Songgen-FiZhu Lan and Moeller.