Norway

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Norway is one of the best countries to live in. Norwegian ideals are based on equality and a progressive struggle for an equitable society at all possible levels. If you want to go on a trip, to work or study, or you are simply interested in Norway, here you will find information and links that will be useful for you.
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General information about Norway

Area: 323,800 km² | Coastline: 25,148 km
Capital: Oslo
Constitution Day: May 17, 1814
Population: 5.7 million inhabitants | Unemployment: 4% (2024)
Languages: Norwegian (Bokmål and Nynorsk), recognized minority languages: Sami, Finnish, Kven
Form of Government: Constitutional monarchy, parliamentary democracy
Dish: Fårikål – lamb in cabbage
Norwegian companies: Equinor, oil | Telenor, telecommunications | Aker, holding
Famous Norwegians: Henrik Ibsen, author | Edvard Munch, painter | Roald Amundsen, explorer | Jo Nesbø, crime novelist

Links and Content of Interest

LEARN NORWEGIAN

General information about Norway. General information about the country, its society, culture, and business.

https://www.norway.no/

The official tourism guide for Norway. If you want to travel to Norway, in this guide you will find all the information to enjoy it to the fullest.

https://www.visitnorway.com/

Embassy

Norway Abroad:

https://www.norway.no

Government offices in Oslo:

https://www.visitoslo.com/en/oslo/practical-information/embassies/

Study

https://www.studyinnorway.no/

https://www.norway.no/es/spain/servicios-info/estudiar/

Official tests and exams: https://www.kompetansenorge.no/

Work

https://www.workinnorway.no/

https://www.nav.no/en/home/work-and-stay-in-norway/work-in-norway

Government

Government of Norway: https://www.regjeringen.no/

Parliament of Norway: https://www.stortinget.no/

Norwegian Dictionary:

https://ordbok.uib.no/

Resources for Norwegian students:

https://www.kompetanse.no/Norsk-og-samfunnskunnskap/Nettbasert-opplaring/nettressurser-for-a-lare-norsk/

Wikipedia page:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norway

Museums and culture:

National Museum of Norway: https://www.nasjonalmuseet.no/

Munch Museum: https://www.munchmuseet.no/

Polar Museum: https://www.uit.no/tmu/polarmuseet

Riddo Duottar Museat: https://www.rdm.no

Nobel Peace Center: https://www.nobelpeacecenter.org

Bergen Public Library: https://www.bergenbibliotek.no

Deichman Library: https://www.deichman.no

Litteraturhuset Oslo: https://www.litteraturhuset.no

Litteraturhuset Bergen: https://www.litthusbergen.no

Vil Vite: https://www.vilvite.no

Technical Museum: https://www.tekniskmuseum.no

Festivals:

By:Larm: https://bylarm.no/

Øyafestivalen: https://www.oyafestivalen.no/

Bergensfest: https://www.bergenfest.no/

Moldejazz: https://www.moldejazz.no/

Nattjazz Bergen: https://en.nattjazz.no/

Bergen International Festival: https://www.fib.no/

Bergen International Film Festival: https://www.biff.no/

Tromsø International Film Festival: https://www.tiff.no/

Haugesund Film Festival: https://www.filmfestivalen.no/

Accounts to follow:

Instagram:
@agathe_ldx | @visitnorway | @norge | @visitoslo
@visitnorway | @norge | @eirikbjo | @visitoslo | @mittoslo | @mynorway | @mittnorge | @mittnordnorge | @best_norway_photos | @norwegeianfjords | @norgefoto | @bestofjodelnorge | @funkygine | @hermanflesvig | @astridsofficial | @jantelov1 | @jennyskavlan | @johaugtherese | @sheepwithaview | @glenntonic | @institutnordiclanguages

Books to read:

“Norwegian Folk Tales”, Asbjørnsen and Moe (1849).

“Thomas F’s Last Notes to the Public”, Kjell Askildsen (1983).

“Sophie’s World”, Jostein Gaarder, (1991).

Series to watch:

Heimebane (Home Ground).

Beforeigners.

Okkupert (Occupied).

Hjem til jul.

Grenseland.

Movies to watch:

Verdens verste menneske.

Oslo 31. august

Utøya 22. juli

Kongens nei

Håp

Reprise

Max Manus

Kon Tiki

Veiviseren

Operasjon Arktis