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Below is a list of facts about Norway if you have anymore please submit them
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Official name:
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Kingdom of Norway
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Capital City :
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Oslo
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Area :
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323,900 sq km
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Highest point:
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Glittertind 2,470 m
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Climate :
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Temperate maritime; cold interior
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Population :
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4,361,000
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population Change:
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0.7%
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Life Expectancy :
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Males 74, females 81 years
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Languages :
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Norwegian, lappish, finnish
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Currency :
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Krone = 100 ore
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Population per Doctor :
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309 people
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Time Zone :
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GMT + 1
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Military Expenditure
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3.3% of GNP
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All consumption
of alcohol is strictly regulated in Norway, and is only sold
through state owned shops called Vinmonopolet. Nevertheless
between 25 and 40 % of all alcohol consumed (actual figure is not
known) is either smuggled or illegally made at home |
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The cheapest
wine you can buy in Norway costs 8 US$. |
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A pint of beer
can cost up to about 8 US$ in Oslo (60 NKr). In the shops you will
have to pay about 2 US$ (15 NKr).
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