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The Kingdom of Norway，Kongeriket Norge (European countries) Satellite maps

States: the Kingdom of Norway (The Kingdom of Norway, Kongeriket Norge)Independence Day: June 7 (1905)National Day: May 17 (1814)Flag: a rectangular, long and wide ratio of 11:8.For the red flag, a blue flag surface, the white cross logo, Luepian left.Norway in 1397 with Denmark, Sweden formed Kalmar Union, as ruled by Denmark, the national flag on the Danish flag from the Cross Cross logo.There are two Norwegian flag, government agencies-the national flag hoisted at Dovetail, on other occasions the national flag hoisted above horizontal rectangle.National Emblem: In order to shield emblem, the red shield with a vertical surface golden lion, wearing a crown, holding the silver ax handles.Golden Lion is the symbol of strength, Silver Axe is the protector of freedom of Norway St. Olaf weapons.Shield logo is a mosaic top of the ball and cross the golden crown.National Anthem: "!We love the motherland "State bird: River birdsNational political figures: King Harald V (Harald V), 1991 inherited the throne.The Norwegian capital of Oslo Vigeland Sculpture Park, the famous sculpture - Life->>Physical Geography: an area of 385,155 square kilometers (including the Svalbard Islands, Jan Mayen, and other Territories).In the Nordic Scandinavia west, east Sweden, Finland and Russia and northeast China bordering the south across the sea from Denmark, the west by the Norwegian Sea.A coastline of 21,000 km (including the fjords), and more natural harbour.Scandinavian Mountains longitudinal throughout the plateau, mountains, glaciers throughout the territory of about 2 / 3 above.The southern hills, lakes, swamps widespread.Most of the temperate maritime climate.Population: 4.605 million (January 2005).96 percent for Norway, immigrants accounted for about 4.6 percent.Saami have about 30,000 people, mainly in the north.The official language is Norwegian, English as a lingua franca.90 percent of residents believe in the Christian Lude Zong.Capital: Oslo (Oslo), the urban population of about 530,000 (January 2005).Administrative Division: There is one of the 18-gun city, set up under the 454 municipal: Oslo (City), Akershus, the East Fall, Hedmark and Oppland, Buskerud, Vestfold, Telemark, East Azerbaijan Ge Deer, Vest-Agder, Rogaland, Hordaland, the Sognefjord - og Fjordane, Moeller - in Lummus, the Soer-Troendelag, Nord-Troendelag, Nordland, salmeterol James, Finnmark.Norway's second largest city, BergenCurrency: Norwegian krone>>The beautiful scenery of Norway>>>A brief history: 9th century AD form a unified kingdom.9-11 Vikings in the period, has continuously outward expansion, to enter its peak period.The mid-14th century began the decline, in 1397 with Denmark and Sweden formed Kalmar Union, the Danish rule.1814, Denmark to Norway was ceded to Sweden, in exchange for Western Pomerania.In 1905 the establishment of an independent monarchy, and Prince Carl was elected King of Denmark, said Haakon VII.The First World War remain neutral.World War II occupation by France and Germany, King Haakon and his government in exile Britain.1945 liberation.1957 Haakon VII's death, his son enthronement, said Olav V.Politics: the current constitution on May 17, 1814 passed, after several amendments.The Constitution, Norway implemented a constitutional monarchy, the king as head of state and commander in chief of the armed forces, and to nominate candidates for prime minister, but not to dissolve the parliament.Both houses of the parliament, with the exception of the law first enacted by the House after the House of discussion, other issues discussed by the merger of the two houses.Economy: Norway is a modern industrial developed countries.Existing recoverable oil reserves of 42.8 billion cubic meters of natural gas over 40,000 billion cubic meters.Other mineral resources are: 2-5 million tons of coal, iron 030 million tons, 018 million tons of titanium.Abundant hydropower resources, the development of hydropower resources of about 187 billion, has developed 63 percent.The northern part of the world famous coastal fishing grounds.Agricultural area of 10,463 square kilometers, of which 6,329 square kilometers grassland.Fusi can be self-sufficient in basic, relying mainly on grain imports.Industry in the national economy occupies an important position, the traditional industrial sector are mainly machinery, water and electricity, metallurgical, chemical, paper, wood processing, fish processing and shipbuilding.Western Europe's largest aluminum producer and exporter, magnesium production ranks second in the world, most of silicon iron alloy products for export.1970s rise of the offshore oil industry has become an important pillar of the national economy, as Western Europe's largest oil producer, the world's third largest oil exporter.Tourism is the main point of Oslo, Bergen, Røros, North Point, and other places.Dressed in national costumes of ancient women in NorwayPress and Publications: 1999 National Journal all published 65 kinds, on average circulation of 2.29 million copies.Other newspapers about 110 kinds.Major newspaper "Corriere della Sera reported", "Verdens Gang", "Daily News", "Bergen Times", of which the largest circulation, "Verdens Gang."Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation (NRK) 1933 established, the radio, and television in two parts, under the Ministry of Culture.NTB (Norwegian News Agency) (Norsk Telegrambyra - NTB), founded in September 1, 1867, Norway is the only news agency, the clubs in the Norwegian capital of Oslo, Norway newspaper belonging to joint-stock company in nature.Newspaper is the highest decision-making body on behalf of the General Assembly and its Standing Committee.Manager and editor-in-chief appointed by the Commission, the leadership of their daily work.Norwegian news agency in the economic dependence on the 115 newspapers to pay the fees set Dianxun Gao and pictures.Norwegian news agency in the country without the branch, only two major cities of Bergen and Telonghanmu Permanent reporters sent there.Domestic news through newspapers around the designated to provide the reports.Norwegian news agency in parliament secondary Menpai group reported.International news mainly rely on forward Reuters, Agence France-Presse and the Associated Press news agency and the Nordic countries of telecommunications.Norwegian news agency Tass and with the DPA news agency, and many have have switched telecommunications contracts, social communication with the Nordic countries maintained close cooperation with them in Beijing, Washington, Moscow and Bonn sent a Joint Permanent reporters.Sometimes, also sent reporters to the foreign news gathering and reporting.Norwegian news agency in 1974 and the mutual exchange of information, he notes.Foreign Affairs: Norway, in cooperation with NATO foreign and security policy for the foundation.Positive developments with the European Union and the Nordic cooperation, while Russia and neighbouring countries to maintain good-neighbourly relations.In recent years, further strengthening and the EU, the United States, Russia and neighboring countries, more attention to developing ties with the Asia-Pacific countries, strive to expand diplomatic space, through the United Nations actively participate in international affairs.Norway is the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, the European Commission, the Nordic Council, the European Free Trade Association countries.Relations with China: October 5, 1954, Norway established diplomatic relations with China.Reproduced: http://news.xinhuanet.com/ziliao/2002-06/18/content_446087.htm

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