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Norway
This topic is for questions about the European country Norway. Norway lies north in Europe, bordering to Sweden, Finland and Russia, and the capital is Oslo.
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Something stinks in Norway Where did this quote come from?
*grin* Close! The quote is, "Something is rotten in the State of Denmark." It's from Hamlet, Act I, Scene IV, said by Marcellus to Horatio, as he's commenting on the injustice and corruption in the political/royal hierarchy.
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Norwegians are proud of different things, it varies from person to person. But it's much like every other country, as Norwegians they're proud of their country and the good things about it. Like its nature and its history, and so on. This is displayed quiet well on May 17th which is Norway's national day. The celebrations are huge. As individuals, however, Norwegians are proud of pretty much the same things as American individuals for example. Like their car or their hair or their home or their girlfriend/boyfriend.
Why does Norway have a 6 month day and 6 month night?
It does not. Only northern Norway is within the Arctic Circle and can experience more than 24 hours of continuous day or night. Only the North Pole and South Pole have 6 months of day and nearly 6 months of night.
Svalbard, Norway (latitude 78.4° N) does have a greatly extended period of "midnight sun" during the summer. For 5 months from April to September, the sun circles the horizon and never sets.
(see the related question)
How is the Norwegian word 'Påskeferie' pronounced in English?
It's roughly "poske-fer-ye", with a slightly elongated "o", almost "porsk-e".
It means Easter holiday, Påske being Easter.
Which is larger Norway or Finland?
Finland is larger than Norway in terms of both area and population.
Is the culture of Norway unique or influenced?
Some aspects are unique, and some aspects are influenced by other European, and later American culture.
