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Revision as of 21:24, 3 May 2024
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 its fighting chance against 
Russia, it has 
NATO to protect it. It 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.
Historie (History)
Norway declares independence from 
Sweden, ending the 
union that had existed since 1814. 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 is invaded by 
Nazi Germany on April 9, 1940. The government fleed to 
Britain, establishing a 
government-in-exile.
Norwegian resistance fighters, along with 
Allied forces, engage in acts of sabotage against the German occupation. On May 8th, 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.
Women gain the right to vote in 1913 and continue to advance in political and social spheres throughout the 20th century. 1990s:
Norway plays an active role in brokering the Oslo Accords between Israel and the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) in the 1990s. 21st Century:
2001: Norway suffers a terrorist attack when Anders Behring Breivik detonates a bomb in Oslo and carries out a mass shooting on the island of Utøya, resulting in numerous casualties. 2011: A second terrorist attack occurs in Norway when a right-wing extremist, Anders Behring Breivik, detonates a bomb in Oslo and carries out a mass shooting on the island of Utøya, resulting in numerous casualties. Norway continues to be a prominent advocate for peace, human rights, and environmental sustainability on the global stage. The country experiences ongoing debates and discussions about its relationship with the European Union, with many referendums and discussions about membership.
