About Norway  Longyearbyen turns 100 years 21/04/2006 :: The approximately 1800 people who live in Longyearbyen on Svalbard have at least one thing in common with the first inhabitants who arrived in 1906: They reside in a climate that is dominated by seasons that are either pitch dark or always illuminated by the midnight sun. In 2006 they celebrate 100 years as a community on Norway's northernmost territory. + More |
The Regions The Regions The West CoastFew places in the world offer such magnificent scenery as the fjords of western Norway. Many of them are deep and narrow, with mountains rising sheer out of the water and waterfalls cascading from great heights. But you will ... + More |
Natural Phenomena Natural phenomena Norway is noted for its natural phenomena, particularly the midnight sun and the northern lights. In the three northernmost counties of Norway, the sun is visible in the sky twenty-four hours a day from mid-May to the end of July. This ... + More |
Myths and Facts Myths and Facts Norway is often associated with cold, snow and polar bears in the streets. In fact, although Norway is situated so far north in Europe, the summer temperatures often rise above 25 degrees Celsius. Although you can, strictly speaking, see ... + More |
History History
Norway is often associated with the Vikings. It was the Viking king Harald Fairhair who united Norway in one kingdom in around 900 CE. The Vikings helped put Norway on the map about a century later. They sailed in their longships to all ... + More |
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