Official name: Kingdom of Norway
Capital City : Oslo
Area : 323,900 sq km
Highest point: Glittertind 2,470 m
Climate : Temprate 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


FACTS ON NORWAY

 
  • All consumption of alcohol is strictly regulated here 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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