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Norway

American

[nawr-wey] / ˈnɔr weɪ /

noun

Norwegian Norge. a kingdom in N Europe, in the W part of the Scandinavian Peninsula. 124,555 sq. mi. (322,597 sq. km). Oslo.

Norway British

/ ˈnɔːˌweɪ /

noun

Norwegian name: Norge. a kingdom in NW Europe, occupying the W part of the Scandinavian peninsula: first united in the Viking age (800–1050); under the rule of Denmark (1523–1814) and Sweden (1814–1905); became an independent monarchy in 1905. Its coastline is deeply indented by fjords and fringed with islands, rising inland to plateaus and mountains. Norway has a large fishing fleet and its merchant navy is among the world's largest. Official language: Norwegian. Official religion: Evangelical Lutheran. Currency: krone. Capital: Oslo. Pop: 4 722 701 (2013 est). Area: 323 878 sq km (125 050 sq miles)

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Norway Cultural

Constitutional monarchy in northern Europe, located in western Scandinavia. Its capital and largest city is Oslo.

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Though traditionally neutral, Norway became a member of NATO in 1949. One of its chief industries is oil production from the North Sea.

Norway was occupied by German troops in World War II.

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Falling birth rates, even in countries like Norway with strong social-welfare systems in place, worry many kinds of experts.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 2, 2026

Among his first duties as monarch, he led an extraordinary cabinet meeting where he announced his royal title and adopted his father's motto "Everything for Norway".

From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2026

Harald "worked tirelessly throughout his reign to strengthen the ties uniting Norway and France", French President Emmanuel Macron wrote on X, recalling a "warm welcome" on his visit to Oslo in June 2025.

From Barron's ● Aug. 28, 2026

People across Norway paid tribute to the nation's late King Harald who died in the early hours of Friday morning at the age of 89 after 35 years on the throne.

From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2026

I had tremendous respect for the nations of Norway and Sweden.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

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