Rich in natural beauty and adventure, Norway is, indeed, a land of enchantment. Explore our interesting Norway facts to learn what makes the “Northern Way“ so special.
Norway was originally called Nordweg, meaning the “Northern Way.”
2. The cheese slicer was invented in Norway in 1925 by Thor Bjørklund.
3. Norway is the world’s largest exporter of salmon.
4. During World War II, the Norwegian mining town of Kirkenes suffered more bomb attacks than any other place in Europe except for Malta.
5. Norway is home to a very famous chocolate factory, Freia, immortalized in Norwegian-American author Roald Dahl’s book, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
6. Norway has won more medals in the Winter Olympics than any other country, with 329 to date since the first Winter Olympic Games in 1924.
7. Norwegians read more than any other population in the world, spending an average of 500 kroner (~ US$76) a year per capita on books.
8. Norway has the highest gasoline prices globally, even though it is one of the biggest exporters of oil in the world.
9. Norway’s Lærdal Tunnel is the world’s longest road tunnel at 15 miles (24.5 km).
10. According to the Global Peace Index, Norway is one of the most peaceful countries in the world.
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