Norway

“”Yes, we love this country as it rises forth, rugged, weathered, above the sea, with those thousand homes.

— Norway's Anthem (Yes, we love this country)

Norway, officially the Kingdom of Norway, is a country located in Northern Europe. He has one of the most beautiful anthems in the world. He likes to hike, ski and fish. He is also rich in oil and iron. His prisons are also the nicest.

While he does worry about his fighting chance against Russia, he has NATO to protect him. He used to have the highest HDI (Human Development Index) in the world, until Switzerland took that. Norway is ranked as the most democratic country in the world as of 2025.

Norway has both administrative and political subdivisions on two levels: counties and municipalities.

Historie (History)

Norway declares independence from Sweden, ending the union that had existed since 1814. Women gained the right to vote in 1913 and continue to advance in political and social spheres throughout the 20th century.

In WWI, Norway remains neutral. But Norway experiences economic hardships due to disruptions in trade. Norway declares neutrality at the outbreak of World War II, but was invaded by Nazi Germany on 9 April 1940. The government fled to Britain, establishing a government-in-exile. Norwegian resistance fighters, along with Allied forces, engage in acts of sabotage against the German occupation. On 8 May 1945 Germany surrenders, and Norway is liberated.

Norway becomes a founding member of the United Nations in 1945. Norway joins NATO on 4 April 1949. The country experiences rapid economic growth, particularly in the oil and gas sectors following the discovery of significant offshore reserves in the North Sea in the late 1960s. This made Norway one of the richest countries in the world with a high standard living.

Norway plays an active role in brokering the Oslo Accords between Israel and the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) in the 1990s.

Fairly recently in the 2010s and 2020s, some terrorists are attacking Norway, including by bombing and mass shooting. This further encouraged Norway to continue to be a prominent advocate for peace, human rights, and environmental sustainability on the global stage.

Trivia

• In Norway, it is uncommon for people to talk to others on a bus or other public transports but it is more common while on something like a nature hike.
• In Norway, 99% of the electricity comes from hydropower plants.
• Norwiegns introduced the idea of 🍣 salmon on sushi to the Japanese.
• Everyone's income and earnings are publicly available to see in Norway.
• Alcohol over 4.75% can only be bought at a government-owned store called “ Vinmonopolet” (the Wine Monopoly).
• Some Americans mistaken the Norwegian flag for a Confederate flag and get really offended.
• In Norway, there are 500-year old houses made out of logs 🪵
• Norwegian prisons are luxurious. People get fed fresh vegetables and protein-rich food such as fish balls, people can read books, play tennis and ride horses, people can also get therapy and supervised meditation.

Relasjoner (Relationships)

Venner (Friends)

• Denmark - Best friend. He is of very kind but why's he in Sissies Club? More stronk in union. You is of also sounding like you have a potato up your throat.
• Taiwan - Real China who also helped Ukraine to recognize Crimea as his clay. And we both hate yuor communist counterpart. Wish I could recognize him.

Fiender (Enemies)

• Ishowspeed - Sorry, the migrants on my clay all jumped you. I understand if you wish not return.

Hvordan Tegne (How to draw)

Flag of Norway

Norway has a drawing rating of easy.

Fun fact: the colours of the Norwegian flag (blue, white, red) were inspired by United Kingdom, France and America.

1. Draw a ball.
2. Fill it with red.
3. Draw a blue Nordic cross on the ball.
4. Put a white border around the Nordic cross.
5. Add the eyes and yuo are finished!

Color Name		HEX
	Red	#BA0C2F
	Blue	#00205B
	White	#FFFFFF

Galleri (Gallery)

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  Norway Viking
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  He’s dying. You’re laughing.
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  bro’s tweaking
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  Map of Norway
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  Norwegian Landscape