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Norway is characterized by beautiful nature all over
the country from southern coast to the far north.
In the last few years, Norway appeared on the first place in the
rating
"Human Development Indicators"
of United Nations Organization.
Low population density, well-established democracy and high standard of
tourist services make it an ideal place for a holiday.
In 2005, Norway
celebrates 100 years' anniversary of its independence. As a
part of the celebrations, 498 events are planned to be held in 11
countries such as Germany, Great Britain, France, Russia, China and
USA. The city of Bergen will celebrate the event from 16th
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Do
you need a rest for your body and soul?
JANDIS helps you organize your active holiday in Norway while you
choose a hotel and activities according to your taste.
We specialize in stays in
Bergen and the South-western coast.
Bergen is an almost thousand-years-old town full of
colours, surrounded by seven mountains and seven fjords. Take a walk
in the centre or set out on a boat trip and enjoy the beauty around
you...
NORWAY IN A NUTSHELL ®
- The most popular roundtrip in Norway!
We sell tickets and organize individual guided trips.
JANDIS is a member
of the Bergen Tourist Board (Bergen Reiselivslag).
Check our offer of exciting trips and activities!
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We accept
payments by VISA and MasterCard.
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Facts about Norway:
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System of government:
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Constitutional monarchy |
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Area:
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386 958 square
kilometers, including Svalbard and Jan Mayen |
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Total length of coastline:
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21 340 kilometers,
including fjords |
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Borders with other countries:
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With Russia 196
kilometers |
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With Finland 727
kilometers |
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With Sweden 1 619
kilometers |
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Currency unit:
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Norwegian kroner (NOK) |
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Largest lake:
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Lake Mjøsa,
368 square kilometers |
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Longest river:
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Glomma, 598 kilometers |
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Highest mountain:
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Galdhøpiggen,
2 469 meters |
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Population:
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Approx. 4 370 000 |
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Capital city:
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Oslo, approx. population
487 000 |
Short history of Norway
The first humans
settled in Norway after the end of the Ice Age, about 10 000 years
ago. For many thousand years, people lived from hunting, fishing and
farming. At the end of the 8th century, the first Viking raids
started. King Harald Fair-Hair united Norway around 900 AD and at
the height of the Middle Ages, the Kingdom of Norway also included
several islands in the west, including the Faeroe Islands, Iceland,
Greenland and parts of the British Isles.
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Norway entered into union with Denmark in 1380 and officially became
a Danish province in 1537. In 1814, Norway was ceded to the King of
Sweden as a result of the Napoleonic Wars. In the same year,
Norwegians declared their independence and adopted their own
Constitution. The Swedish king accepted the Constitution with
certain amendments, which resulted in a personal union lasting until
1905. The union was formally dissolved after a referendum and
political negotiation with Sweden. The Danish prince Carl accepted
the offer to become the first Norwegian king Haakon VII.
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