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    Introduction


    Two centuries of Viking raids into Europe tapered off following the adoption of Christianity by King Olav TRYGGVASON in 994. Conversion of the Norwegian kingdom occurred over the next several decades. In 1397, Norway was absorbed into a union with Denmark that was to last for more than four centuries. In 1814, Norwegians resisted the cession of their country to Sweden and adopted a new constitution. Sweden then invaded Norway but agreed to let Norway keep its constitution in return for accepting the union under a Swedish king. Rising nationalism throughout the 19th century led to a 1905 referendum granting Norway independence. Norway remained neutral in World War I and proclaimed its neutrality at the outset of World War II. Nevertheless, it was not able to avoid a five-year occupation by Nazi Germany (1940-1945). In 1949, neutrality was abandoned and Norway became a member of NATO. 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.


    Location


    Northern Europe, bordering the North Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, west of Sweden


    Geographic coordinates


    62 00 N, 10 00 E


    Area


    total: 324,220 sq km land: 307,860 sq km water: 16,360 sq km


    Area - comparative


    slightly larger than New Mexico


    Land boundaries


    total: 2,544 km border countries: Finland 729 km, Sweden 1,619 km, Russia 196 km


    Coastline


    21,925 km (includes mainland 3,419 km, large islands 2,413 km, long fjords, numerous small islands, and minor indentations 16,093 km)


    Maritime claims


    territorial sea: 12 NM continental shelf: 200 NM contiguous zone: 10 NM exclusive economic zone: 200 NM


    Climate


    temperate along coast, modified by North Atlantic Current; colder interior with increased precipitation and colder summers; rainy year-round on west coast


    Terrain


    glaciated; mostly high plateaus and rugged mountains broken by fertile valleys; small, scattered plains; coastline deeply indented by fjords; arctic tundra in north


    Elevation extremes


    lowest point: Norwegian Sea 0 m highest point: Galdhopiggen 2,469 m


    Natural resources


    petroleum, natural gas, iron ore, copper, lead, zinc, titanium, pyrites, nickel, fish, timber, hydropower


    Land use


    arable land: 2.94% permanent crops: 0% other: 97.06% (1998 est.)


    Irrigated land


    1,270 sq km (1998 est.)


    Natural hazards


    rockslides, avalanches


    Environment - current issues


    water pollution; acid rain damaging forests and adversely affecting lakes, threatening fish stocks; air pollution from vehicle emissions


    Environment - international agreements


    party to: Air Pollution, Air Pollution-Nitrogen Oxides, Air Pollution-Persistent Organic Pollutants, Air Pollution-Sulfur 85, Air Pollution-Sulfur 94, Air Pollution-Volatile Organic Compounds, Antarctic-Environmental Protocol, Antarctic-Marine Living Resources, Antarctic Seals, Antarctic Treaty, Biodiversity, Climate Change, Climate Change-Kyoto Protocol, Desertification, Endangered Species, Environmental Modification, Hazardous Wastes, Law of the Sea, Marine Dumping, Ozone Layer Protection, Ship Pollution, Tropical Timber 83, Tropical Timber 94, Wetlands, Whaling signed, but not ratified: none of the selected agreements


    Geography - note


    about two-thirds mountains; some 50,000 islands off its much indented coastline; strategic location adjacent to sea lanes and air routes in North Atlantic; one of most rugged and longest coastlines in world


    Population


    4,574,560 (July 2004 est.)


    Capital


    Oslo


    Phone Code


    +47


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