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The Royal Norwegian Embassy

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 16:10:38 GMT

The Embassy is responsible for Norway’s relations to the English-speaking Caribbean islands states: Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Surinam as well asTrinidad and Tobago.

Consulates

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 16:10:44 GMT

The consulates do not have Norwegian speaking staff, and all contact should be held in English. For the Jamaica consulate, French and German can also be used.

Visas for Caribbean citizens

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 16:11:25 GMT

A Schengen visa issued by an Embassy or Consulate of one of the Schengen countries allow in principle the holder to travel in all the Schengen countries. Citizens of all the Caribbean states under the responsibility of this Embassy need a visa to visit Norway.

Let there be northern lights

Sun, 23 Aug 2009 14:15:31 GMT

The North Cape in Finnmark is one of many good places in Northern Norway to see the northern lights, also known as the aurora borealis.

Investing petroleum wealth for future generations

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 12:25:50 GMT

Revenues from Norwegian oil and gas activity are invested in a government pension fund, ensuring that the country’s petroleum wealth will benefit future generations. The fund serves as a resource as it makes long-term investments in solid companies throughout the world. Openness and ethical considerations are cornerstones in the fund’s investment strategy.

The Monarchy

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 12:29:29 GMT

The tradition of Norwegian kingship in various forms extends back more than a thousand years. Norway was part of a union with Denmark from 1381 to 1814 and then with Sweden from 1814 until 1905, when it once more became independent under Haakon VII of Norway.

Business

Sun, 06 Sep 2009 21:50:01 GMT

A number of organisations can provide useful information if you are considering exporting to the Norwegian market or establishing a business in Norway.

Fjords and mountains

Sun, 23 Aug 2009 14:16:37 GMT

Along parts of the coastline, the sea penetrates deep into the mountain wilderness and form the world-famous Norwegian fjords.

The Land of the Midnight Sun

Sun, 23 Aug 2009 14:11:35 GMT

In Northern Norway, the sun never sets during the summer months. Go on a midnight sun cruise, join a safari or play golf in the middle of the night.

Powered by nature

Sun, 23 Aug 2009 14:09:38 GMT

Videos from Norway

Seasons and climate

Sun, 23 Aug 2009 14:07:28 GMT

Because of the Gulf Stream, Norway has a friendlier climate than the latitude indicates.

Den Kongelige Norske Ambassade til de Karibiske Stater

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 16:11:02 GMT

Velkommen til hjemmesiden til den Kongelige Norske Ambassade til de Karibiske Stater. Ambassaden dekker de engelskspråklige karabiske statene Antigua og Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Den dominikanske republikk, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, St. Kitts og Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent og Grenadine, Surinam, Trinidad og Tobago.

Facts & Figures

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 14:46:56 GMT

Norway is a constitutional democracy in Northern Europe with a population of 4.8 million inhabitants.

The Regions

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 15:03:48 GMT

Norway is a long and mostly narrow country, with great variations between its regions. The most spectacular fjords are in the west, the clearest traces of medieval times are to be found in central Norway, while the midnight sun is in the north.