Did you know? Every Christmas, Norway gives the United Kingdom a Christmas tree, as a way of saying thanks due to the UK helping out Norway during WW2.
Mind-Blowing, isn’t it? With over 5.38 million people, Norway is not only one of the best countries to travel or live in, but it is also a country filled with interesting facts that you should know.
Interesting FACTS ABOUT Norway
1. The Nobel Peace Prize is held and awarded in Oslo, Norway.
2. There are at least 450,000 freshwater lakes in Norway.
3. Norway has 1,700 named fjords, the most in the world.
4. Norway is one of the few countries to still practicing whaling.
5. Every Christmas, Norway gives the United Kingdom a Christmas tree, as a way of saying thanks due to the UK helping out Norway during WW2.
SURPRISING FACTS ABOUT Norway
6. When you publish a book in Norway, the government will buy 1000 copies and distribute them to libraries.
7. Norwegian public Universities are free for students from anywhere in the world.
8. Norwegians experience the Midnight Sun, where the sun never goes down for several weeks during summer. And during winter, the opposite as the sun never rises for several weeks, this is called Polar Night.
9. No matter which survey, the Norwegians are consistently among the top countries when it comes to happiness.
10. There’s a village called Hell. So despite the above fact, 1524 inhabitants in this village can honestly say that they’re living in Hell. Or other classics like “I’m born and raised in Hell” and “I’m going to Hell.”
Awesome FACTS ABOUT Norway
11. There are as many Norwegian descendants living in the US as there are Norwegians living in Norway, especially in the states of North Dakota, Minnesota, and Wisconsin.
12. The Norwegian government acknowledges it as an art form. Therefore strippers are exempt from paying taxes.
13. Norwegian passports are cool. For instance, when a UV light is applied to the mountain scene, an illustration of the Northern Lights appears.
14. Halden prison in Norway is often referred to as the most humane prison. Each cell has a private shower, tv, small fridge, bookshelf, comfy bed, and fluffy towel. Also, prison guards here are encouraged to interact with inmates by playing sports or other means.
15. Norway’s recidivism (reoffending) rate is one of the lowest in the world, at 20%, thanks to more progressive incarceration tactics. Because most inmates will eventually return to society, prisons try to simulate the outside world as much as possible in order to prepare them for release.
Cool FACTS ABOUT Norway
16. Mountains Make Up Two-Thirds Of Norway’s Landscape. The sheer wilderness of this rugged country will appeal to mountaineers, hikers, and adventurers.
17. The Norwegian island of Svalbard is remote and wild. Consider glaciers, tundra, and, yes, a plethora of bears. Approximately 2,000 people are living there, which is relatively high for a place in the middle of nowhere. And you don’t even need a visa to live in Svalbard! So please feel free to stay.
18. Winter Sports are Norway’s forte. Despite having a small population of over 5.38 million, Norway has won more medals(132 gold, 125 silver, 111 bronze) at the Winter Olympics than any other country.
19. Norway knighted a real penguin — Nils Olav.
20. Norway is a highly safe country. The last time a Norwegian police officer shot and killed someone was in 2006. Since WWII, only 12 police officers have been killed in Norway. In comparison, US police kill more people in a single day than Norway has in the previous 15 years.
Bonus Fact: Norwegians frequently cross the border into Sweden to buy groceries.
A billboard straddling the Norwegian/Swedish border touting the fact that Swedish Big Macs are less expensive.
That’s it for this post guys, I hope you had fun while reading 20 Awesome facts about the Denmark.
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