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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. Although Norway remained neutral in World War I, it suffered heavy losses to its shipping. Norway proclaimed its neutrality at the outset of World War II, but was nonetheless occupied for five years by Nazi Germany (1940-45). 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. To be updated

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Haugesund -Bergen
3 days ago: AinaMarie published a blog
Haugesund -Bergen
June 29th 2009  Europe » Norway
18.6.09 On our way to Skudeneshavn we lost our map overboard, so we had to put all our trust in the GPS. When we reached Skudeneshavn it was like driving through a floating town. The houses we pas ... 22 photos [full story]

May 23rd 2009  Europe » Norway
Hey there sorry i've been away for a whilst but here's the first of two updates today..... So hit the ground running I needed to, and thankfully I managed to as it was back to earth with a quite li ... [full story]

11 days ago: jeanett published a blog
Da er vi igang, i år igjen :)
June 22nd 2009  Europe » Norway » Vestlandet » Ålesund
Jeg laget jo en blogg i fjor også, og synes så i ettertid at dette var et genialt påfunn, ikke bare fikk alle hjemme følge med på turen vår, vi fikk også reflektert mer over alt vi gjor. i tillegg er ... [full story]

14 days ago: Letapaka published a blog
Starten på eit reisesemester
June 19th 2009  Europe » Norway » Vestlandet » Bryne
Sidan sist eg skreiv her har eg vore ein tur i Syria. Den turen var så pakka med innhald at eg beint fram ikkje tok meg tid til å skrive noko. Kanskje tek eg meg tid til å skrive ein oppsummerande pos ... [full story]

Up to the North
14 days ago: meterc10 published a blog
Up to the North
June 19th 2009  Europe » Norway
Noordkaap - Cape North end of the trip. From Oslo to Honigsvag..... days of traveling by boat, bus and plane of course. Pictures will follow. Christine ... 1 photos [full story]

On our way
16 days ago: AinaMarie published a blog
On our way
June 17th 2009  Europe » Norway
14.6 09, at 05:00 in the morning( Norwegian time) we(Jorgen and me) left Oslo on our way to Stavern. It was a 12 hour Journey, were we almost at once got to test one of our new foresail, a genaker. It ... 15 photos [full story]

18 days ago: naess published a blog
dagen før avreise
June 15th 2009  Europe » Norway » Aust-Agder » Setesdal
herregud å vanskelig det skal være å pakke... har lyst å ha med meg alt eller ingenting. superklar for å shoppe, samtidig som mine gammle klær bare skriker etter å få være med i sekken. sitter å vente ... [full story]

Swieta / Christmas
19 days ago: Adelka published a blog
Swieta / Christmas
December 25th 2008  Europe » Norway » Hedmark » Tynset » Savalen
Kochana Rodzino, drodzy Przyjaciele! Siedze w ciszy mojej chaty, ogien buzuje w kominku a w sluchawkach leci Daab: Niech ciemnosc ustapi przed swiatlem, Niech grzech ustapi przed cnota, Niech z ... 20 photos [full story]

21 days ago: AinaMarie published a blog
getting ready
June 12th 2009  Europe » Norway
It´s late at night, and I´m sitting wondering about how we will get the boat ready in time. Our plan was to leave early tomorrow morning, but it seems like we will postpone it until tomorrow night or ... [full story]

22 days ago: Sarah B and Sarah S published a blog
And the sun never sets...
June 11th 2009  Europe » Norway
Back in Oslo for the night after having camped in a field of clouds opposite a snow covered mountain. It was cold but pretty! Walked into town which we were informed was mere 5km stroll...hmmm maybe n ... [full story]


Norway Blog Entries

Skulptur
From Bergen to Oslo
Imagine living here
Me goofing around trying to get a photo.
Warehouses on the waterfront
Fjord Cruise Pics
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Cairn Statue
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Viking Ship from 800 A.D.
Empty Parliament
Reflexion
Day 31 Norway Kirkenes
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