What animals sea and land live in Norway?
These are the most common native animals in Norway:
The only native animal dangerous to humans is the Adder snake, which is poisonous!
What are the highest paying jobs in Norway?
The same jobs like in any other western country. Plus a lot of jobs in the fishing and oil industry.
Norway isn't in any states. It's an independent country.
Yes. Although, the Norman concept probably predates the nation of Norway, so it may also describe other Scandinavians.
What ocean is located near Norway and Greenland?
Greenland (English: Greenland; Danish for: Gronland, Greenlandic for Kalaallit Nunaat)the world's largest island, an area of 2,166,086 square kilometers (836,330 square miles) in northeastern North America, the Arctic Ocean and the Atlantic Ocean. From the northern to the southern tip of the skin where the angular distance of 2574 kmFarwell, about 1290 km at its widest point. Coastline over thirty-five thousand kilometers. Danish possessions. The capital of Nuuk, also known as Godthab).
What is the capital city of the European country Norway?
Oslo is the capital and the most populous city in Norway.
What areas does Norwegian Cruise Lines travel to?
The Norwegian Star was launched in 2001 and can carry over 2,300 passengers. Cruises may be booked to various destinations including Alaska, the Mexican Riviera and also to Copenhagen in Denmark.
Which out of Norway and Spain has a warmer climate?
Definitely Spain! Norway has warm summers; on a nice warm day it can get up to 30 degrees Celsius, but Norwegian winters are really cold. I'm a norwegian and I still haven't gotten used to it, haha. Temperatures are usually below 5 degrees Celsius and can go down to -30++ so yeah..Spain is much warmer than Norway!
How long does it take to fly from Glasgow to Oslo?
The flight time for flights between the above places is 1 hours 44 mins
This is an approximate travel time. The actual time might change depending on the flight path chosen, weather conditions, etc.
When did Oslo become the capital city of Norway?
Before Oslo was the capital Bergen was the capital because Norway did a lot of trading with Germany and other European countries and back then Bergen was easier to access by ship.
In 1624 Oslo burned almost completely down, and King Christian IV of denmark desided to rebuild Oslo and call it Christiania. Ever since Oslo has been the capital and was renamed Oslo in 1925
Why are days longer than nights in Norway?
Norway lies in the temperate region of 60 Degrees North Latitude. As we know sun travels between 0-22.5 North in Northern Hemisphere during Northern Summer and 0-22.5 South latitude in Southern Hemisphere during Southern Summer. Only these parts of the world experience approximately equal days & nights due to direct influence of Sun rays. At 60 North latitude, the sun rays always fall only in an inclined angle all through the year due to spherical shape of the globe. Hence, days are longer than Nights in Norway even in winter & summer.
How long does it take to get to Seattle from Norway?
Somewhere around 12 hours, depending on where in America you want to go and how convenient your flights are. You will probably have to transfer somewhere else in Europe.
Is Norway one of the world's largest exporters of oil?
Norway is ranked the world's third largest exporter of oil with only Saudi Arabia and Russia exporting more.
Where can one purchase Dale of Norway sweaters?
Norwegian-style sweaters can be purchased at nearly any large clothing retail store. Authentic Norwegian sweaters can be bought from specialty retailers, for example, Oslo Sweater Shop or Dale's of Norway, online or in-store.
What is the temperature of Norway in June?
Average temperature in Oslo from June-August is between 15-16 C
you would want to visit Norway because there are lots of cultures. There are also alot of nessies there. Nessies are like santa but different like one kind is if you don't leave out extra food out for there Christmas, hell get your family ill! check out more on Google and type in norweigian Christmas!
Is the size of Mexico the same as the size of Norway?
No, Mexico is much larger. Norway is about the same size as New Mexico. Norway is about 323,802 square kilometers, and Mexico is about 1,972,550 square kilometers. Sizes taken from the CIA factbook
Why do People in Norway put out a bowl of porridge out for Nisse the barn elf?
It is not actually rice pudding, it is a Norwegian dessert called Rice Cream (or, some sources say that it is merely a rice porridge.)
The dinner of Christmas takes flight with the traditional rice dessert (with a lucky almond hidden for someone to discover)-- a bowl is also brought as a gift to the Barn-Elf, so that he will continue to watch over the animals, and refrain from mischievous ways.
What is the 19 regions of Norway?
The regions (in norwegian called <<fylker>>) is: Oppland Østfold Akershus Oslo (same name as the main city) Hedmark Buskerud Vestfold Telemark Aust- Agder Vest- Agder Rogaland Hordaland Sogn og fjordane Møre og romsdal Sør- Trøndelag Nord- trøndelag Nordland Troms Finnmark
Did Norway ever battle Scotland?
During the pre Alba stage in scottish History, Vikings from the area of Norway and Denmark did invade and settle in parts of Scotland, pirmarily in Orkney, Shetland, the western Isles and Murray.
But Scottish Norwegian hostilites ceased in the treaty of Pearth in 1266 following the battle of largs in 1263 whitch effectivly intergrated the western isles into Scotland.
Who brings gifts to kids in Norway?
Santa Claus (Julemanden in danish) or his helpers, the pixies (nisserne).
What are the names of cities in Norway?
The three largest cities in Norway are Oslo (the capital) , Bergen, and Trondheim. Other notable cities include: Alesund, Bodo, Drammen, Fredrikstad, Gjovik, Hammerfest, Haugesund, Kristiansand, Kristiansund, Lillehammer, Narvik, Skien, Stavanger, Tromso, Vadso, Voss.