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Overview
Norway is a ruggedly beautiful country of mountains, fjords and
islands.
The "Land of the Midnight Sun" offers its visitors delightfully long summer days,
pleasantly low-key towns, unspoiled fishing villages along its stunning
coastline and rich historic
Viking sites. Norway
is proud of its stunning natural wonders and keeps a robust frontier
"Wild West" character unusual for Europe. It's not all frozen tundra, as
you might think. Particularly the south offers lush farmlands, old forests, sunny
beaches and is also home to the dramatic Western Fjords around the town
of Bergen. It's easy to get around Norway by bus and train.
A bit of History
Two centuries of Viking
raids into Europe tapered off following the adoption of Christianity by
King Olav in 994. Conversion of the Norwegian kingdom occurred over the
next several decades. In 1397, Norway was absorbed into a union with
Denmark that lasted more than four centuries. In 1814, Norwegians
resisted the cession of their country to Sweden and adopted a new
constitution. Although Norway remained neutral in World War I, it
suffered heavy losses to its shipping. Discovery of oil and gas in
adjacent waters in the late 1960s boosted Norway's economic fortunes.
The current focus is on containing spending on the extensive welfare
system and planning for the time when petroleum reserves are depleted.
In referenda held in 1972 and 1994, Norway rejected joining the EU.
How to Get There
Thai Airways
has recently launched daily nonstop flights between Bangkok and Oslo. There are also
connecting connecting flights via Copenhagen by
Scandinavian Airlines
or Helsinki by
Finnair. Most other European airlines also offer flights to
Oslo via their European gateways.
The Highlights
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Spend a few days in
the lovely capital city of Oslo |
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Take the scenic
train from Oslo to the lovely coastal town of Bergen |
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Take a cruise along
the majestic fjords |
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See the midnight
sun in Northern Norway |
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Travel to the
islands of Spitsbergen to see the cute ice bears |
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Country Profile
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Country Name |
Norway |
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Capital City |
Oslo |
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Major Gateways |
Oslo (OSL) |
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Population |
4.5 million |
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Languages |
Bokmal, Nynorsk |
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Main Religions |
Christian |
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Currency
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Norwegian Krone (NOK) |
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Time Difference with Thailand |
-5h (summer), -6h
(winter) |
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Calling Code |
+47 |
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Best Time to Visit |
May - September |
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Visa Requirement for Thai Citizens |
Visa required |
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Travel Time from
Bangkok |
14h (via Copenhagen) |
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More info |
www.visitnorway.com
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Map |
Click here
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National Flag |
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