Norway is a country in Scandinavia, Europe with a rich history, unique culture and some remarkable records. Here are the most interesting facts about Norway that most people don't know.
Norway's sovereign wealth fund owns, on average, 1.5% of every publicly listed company in the world. The country invented the cheese slicer, the aerosol can, and the modern paper clip.
Norway invented the cheese slicer, the aerosol can and the modern paper clip.
Norway's sovereign wealth fund — over $1.4 trillion — is the world's largest.
Norway has the world's longest road tunnel at 24.5 km.
Norway consumes more coffee per capita than almost any other country.
Norway's sovereign wealth fund owns, on average, 1.5% of every publicly listed company in the world. The country invented the cheese slicer, the aerosol can, and the modern paper clip.
Norway is known for several remarkable places that attract visitors and define the country's identity:
A UNESCO fjord with thundering waterfalls cascading down sheer mountain walls
Colorful Hanseatic wooden houses on Bergen's historic waterfront, UNESCO listed
A dramatic rock tongue hovering 700m above a glacial lake
UNESCO narrowest fjord in Europe — steep mountains plunging into 500m deep waters
Norway's sovereign wealth fund owns, on average, 1.5% of every publicly listed company in the world. The country invented the cheese slicer, the aerosol can, and the modern paper clip.
The capital of Norway is Oslo.
Norway has a population of approximately 5.4M.
The official language of Norway is Norwegian.
Norway gained independence in 1905.
Norway uses the Krone (kr).