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The vikings didn't really settle in Newfoundland. Their settlement at L'anse aux Meadows was really more of a trading post. It only remained occupied for a few years.

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Vikings began settling in Normandy in about 880. The county of Normandy was established in 911.

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At one time, yes. the name Normandie comes from Normenn or North Menn, a term referring to Vikings.

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Because of the potatoes.

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