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Norway: Must-Visit Scandinavian Jewel of Midnight Sun
Norway: Must-Visit Scandinavian Jewel of Midnight Sun
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Sometimes referred to as the land of trolls, Vikings and fjords, Norway holds one of the leading positions in the list of happiest... 05.05.2016, Sputnik International
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Norway: Must-Visit Scandinavian Jewel of Midnight Sun Sometimes referred to as the land of trolls, Vikings and fjords, Norway holds one of the leading positions in the list of happiest countries in the world. Its pristine nature – a trademark of Norway – certainly contributes to this feeling. Let’s go on a skiing tour through this Scandinavian state and explore its breathtaking beauties under the shine of northern lights.
© Photo : Stas Mandryka Norwegians are the most educated European nation. A 2011 study showed that 37 percent of them had higher education.
Norwegians are the most educated European nation. A 2011 study showed that 37 percent of them had higher education.
© Photo : Stas Mandryka Norway sends salmon for sushi to Japan.
Norway sends salmon for sushi to Japan.
© Photo : Stas Mandryka Hydroelectric plants produce up to 99 percent of the country’s energy – more than anywhere else!
Hydroelectric plants produce up to 99 percent of the country’s energy – more than anywhere else!
© Photo : Stas Mandryka Norway exports garbage to Sweden, whose waste recycling plants are known for their efficiency.
Norway exports garbage to Sweden, whose waste recycling plants are known for their efficiency.
© Photo : Stas Mandryka Norway’s Jostedalsbreen is Europe’s largest glacier.
Norway’s Jostedalsbreen is Europe’s largest glacier.
© Photo : Stas Mandryka Oslo hosts the Nobel Prize award ceremony.
Oslo hosts the Nobel Prize award ceremony.
© Photo : Stas Mandryka Norway’s population is approximately equal to the number of descendants of Norwegians living in the US.
Norway’s population is approximately equal to the number of descendants of Norwegians living in the US.
© Photo : Stas Mandryka The Opera browser was created in Norway.
The Opera browser was created in Norway.
© Photo : Stas Mandryka Though being outside the bloc, Norway has realized more EU directives than any member state.
Though being outside the bloc, Norway has realized more EU directives than any member state.
© Photo : Stas Mandryka In 2008, Norway knighted a penguin.
In 2008, Norway knighted a penguin.
© Photo : Stas Mandryka Oslo residents send Christmas trees to London as a sign of gratitude for help during WWII.
Oslo residents send Christmas trees to London as a sign of gratitude for help during WWII.
© Photo : Stas Mandryka In 1999, Norway granted asylum to a drug dealer because the country’s supreme court ruled that US prisons did not meet standards of humaneness.
In 1999, Norway granted asylum to a drug dealer because the country’s supreme court ruled that US prisons did not meet standards of humaneness.
© Photo : Stas Mandryka If someone goes to Hell in Norway, it means the destination is a village on the southern border of the country.
If someone goes to Hell in Norway, it means the destination is a village on the southern border of the country.
© Photo : Stas Mandryka Norwegians consider themselves the inventors of mountain skiing.
Norwegians consider themselves the inventors of mountain skiing.
© Photo : Stas Mandryka Local pistol club members protected the King during the Nazi invasion.
Local pistol club members protected the King during the Nazi invasion.
© Photo : Stas Mandryka The Norwegian national football squad has never lost a game to Brazil, the five-time world champion. The Scandinavians secured two victories and two draws.
The Norwegian national football squad has never lost a game to Brazil, the five-time world champion. The Scandinavians secured two victories and two draws.
