GEOGRAPHY: Norway bordered in the north of the Arctic Ocean, the eastern borders with Russia, Finland and Sweden, southern Skagerrak separates it from Denmark to the west the country is washed by the North Sea. Much of northern Norway lies above the Arctic Circle. The total area of 387 square kilometers is about, including the islands.
Climate: Coastal areas have a temperate climate thanks tothe Gulf Stream and North Atlantic Current. In the inner regionsthe climate is hot summers and cold winters (November toMarch). In the north beyond the Arctic Circle in the middle of summer - the polar day, and in winter - the polar night. January temperature of 2 C to -12 C, in July - six from C to +15 C. Annual precipitation of 300 mm (east) to 3000 mm (on the western slopes of the mountains) in the year.
LANGUAGE: The official language - Norwegian, now there are two of its literary forms - riksmol (or Bokmal) and lannsmol(or nyunorshk). In the north, say to Lapland.
Currency: Norwegian krone, divided into 100 Ore. In the course of coins in denominations of 10 and 50 Ore, 1, 5, 10 and 20 crowns and banknotes in denominations of 50, 100, 200, 500 and 1,000 kronor.
RELIGION: 89% of the population - evangelical Lutherans.There are other Christian denominations.
POLITICAL STATUS: Constitutional monarchy Head of state – King. Legislative - bicameral Storting (Lagting and Odelsting).
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