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Below is a list of facts about Norway if you have anymore please submit them

Official name:

Kingdom of Norway

Capital City :

Oslo

Area :

323,900 sq km

Highest point:

Glittertind 2,470 m

Climate :

Temperate maritime; cold interior

Population :

4,361,000

population Change:

0.7%

Life Expectancy :

Males 74, females 81 years

Languages :

Norwegian, lappish, finnish

Currency :

Krone = 100 ore

Population per Doctor :

309 people

Time Zone :

GMT + 1

Military Expenditure

3.3% of GNP

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

The cheapest wine you can buy in Norway costs 8 US$.

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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