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Norway, officially the Kingdom of Norway, is a country and constitutional monarchy in Northern Europe that occupies the western portion of the Scandinavian Peninsula. It is bordered by Sweden, Finland, and Russia. The distance between the northern and southern parts of Norway is considerable compared to east-west distances. The country's extensive coastline along the North Atlantic Ocean is home to its famous fjords.
The Kingdom of Norway also includes the Arctic island territories of Svalbard and Jan Mayen. Norwegian sovereignty of Svalbard is based upon the Svalbard Treaty, but this does not apply to Jan Mayen. Bouvet Island in the South Atlantic Ocean and claims for Peter I Island and Queen Maud Land in Antarctica are also external dependencies, but these are not part of the Kingdom.
Since World War II, Norway has experienced rapid economic growth, and is now amongst the wealthiest countries in the world, with a fully developed welfare system. This economic progress is caused in part by the exploitation of oil and gas reserves off its coast. Norway was ranked highest of all countries in human development from 2001 to 2006. It also rated the most peaceful country in the world in a 2007 survey by Global Peace Index. In contrast, the Norwegian secondary education is ranked as the 33rd in the world by OECD, being significantly below the OECD average. (...) more....

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On the route Hamburg-Oslo (12 hours), the tolls for the bridges over the Great Belt and the Sound 60 euros. Convenient, the Kiel-Oslo ferry service (18 hours, Car package / High season 240-660 euros up to 5 people per trip, including bed, www.colorline.com). Of Trelleborg drive along the E 6 (to Oslo www.ttline.de). Stena Line operates between Gothenburg and Kiel (13.5 hours, car package / weekdays, 350 euros high season without cabin, weekend 410 euros, www.stenaline.com). Ferry from Grenå / Denmark to Varberg, Sweden: 4 hours, car package / High Season 120 Euros each way. According to Western Norway: ferry from Hanstholm / Denmark to Egersund (6 hours) or mountains (16.5 hours, car package / High season 180-360 euro without accommodation). www.fjordline.de. For a very inexpensive and quick access into the telemark Kystlink (ensures www.kystlink.de). The car package for the 6-hour ride comfort without further costs 98 euros. The train from Hamburg via Copenhagen, Malmo and Gothenburg to Oslo (13 hours driving, at least to change twice). For a train trip through Scandinavia recommend the Interrail pass (396 euros, young people under 25 275 euros for 22 days) or the ScanRail ticket (358 euros under 25 259 euros for 21 days, and some bus and ferry for free, Across the ship and bus routes) discount. The bus ride can begin in Hamburg, destinations are Stavanger (19 hours) and Oslo (14 hours). Travel info: NOR-WAY Bussekspress (www.nor-way.no). Lufthansa, Norwegian and SAS offer direct flights from Germany and Austria to Oslo, Swissair of Switzerland (Flying & Savings trips around 400 euros). SAS flies directly from Copenhagen to Oslo, Kristiansand, Stavanger, Bergen and Trondheim. Ryanair flights to Haugesund and Sandefjord are attractive year-round, there are flights with KLM via Amsterdam to Bergen and Stavanger. The railway network of the Norwegian State Railways (NSB) is thin with just under 4300 km, although legal, but especially on the long-distance traveling on a train that's fun (generously designed capacity wagons, good seating and sleeping comfort). From Oslo to Kristiansand and Stavanger Sørlandsbahn result, the Bergen to Bergen, Trondheim and the Dovrebanen Railway to the north runway from Trondheim to Bodø. Who else would like to continue, departs from the bus to Fauske and Narvik (243 km). There you have the Ofotbahn connection to the Swedish network. The most famous branch, the Flåm Railway, which branches off at Myrdal on the Bergen railway. Anyone who does not drive with ScanRail or Interrail should ask at the counter after Grønne Avgang (routes at greatly reduced prices). Another option is to combine trips to different attractions.

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Passport required. Visa not required for stay of up to 90 days. (**90-day period begins when entering Schengen countries.) No pets. For further information, contact the Royal Norwegian Embassy, 2720 34th St., NW, Washington, DC 20008 (202/333-6000) or nearest Consulate General: CA (415/986-0766 to 68), FL (305/358-4386), MN (612/332-3338), NY (212/421-7333), or TX (713/521-2900). Internet: www.norway.org. Mention tripwolf when you contact American Passport following the link below to ensure eligibility for special rates and services.

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On Saturday, pancakes or porridge are a good choice, on Sunday the roast, cook fish or just meatballs. Mutton (fårekjøtt) is mainly distributed to the slaughter season in autumn, cabbage is a popular dish with mutton (fårikål). Described by insiders as a delicacy, but not for everyone, two fish dishes, which we already knew in the Middle Ages. Lutefisk is soaked, leached salt cod, served at Christmas time with boiled potatoes, fried bacon and Erbsenmus. Especially in Eastern Norway are looking forward to Fischesser rakørret: A thoroughly cleaned trout is eaten placed in brine for several weeks and then with onions, cream and potato pancake. An example of the close ties with the gifts of nature is the original Sami court finnebiff: sliced reindeer meat - which was previously scraped off the bone and then buried in the snow - fried, steamed directly from the frozen state, and the sauce with a good portion of sour cream extended. To the seasoned meat with pepper and salt, there are potatoes and fresh whipped cranberries - a thoroughly tasty combination. However, it is vain to seek for a bottle of beer, for the sale of alcoholic beverages is subject to strict limitations. The sale of wine and spirits is allowed only on the business of the Vinmonopolet. But the more continental drinking habits put up with slow, and that means that is also drunk with mors kjøttkaker now and then a glass of red wine - and alcohol consumption in general is increasing.

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The Norwegian Ministry of Health has declared war on smokers. In hospitals and public buildings, smoking is prohibited for a long time, and recently are also restaurants, bars and dance halls smoke-free. Exceptions are public houses in the open. Where alcoholic drinks are so expensive, it is tempting to use a bottle of wine or even hard liquor as exchange goods. But that can backfire. Especially in the South and West, many people consider to be offered alcohol and distance to find it rather uncomfortable, a good glass of wine or brandy. The word is based takk all courtesy and often a door opener. The Norwegians say thank you even when you ask about their mood. One thing you do not say: Thanks for everything - Takk for alt. That is for tombstones, wreath bows and obituaries. Instead, the Norwegians actually: Takk for maten After dinner, sist after the nice evening Takk for i kveld and for the last sitting Takk for. The Norwegians do not push. The well-known in the country saying Ting tar tid (Good things come to have some time) applies to road construction as well as for use in the store. But not for the beer. Is tapped with very little carbon dioxide, and therefore pay less than 15 seconds - and you must immediately. Anywhere and at any time of day the rate is controlled. Where sufficient electronic billboards or smiling policemen cardboard, reaches the state strong. The lowest fine of 600 crowns, almost three times (1600 crowns) will it cost if you h in the 70 km / go-zone 6-10 km / h fast. Without turning off the flashing light - a bad habit of many Norwegians - are paid 2,000 crowns, as well as for driving without lights. This is required around the clock. Drinking and driving is not only expensive: from 0.2 per thousand, it is punishable, from 0.5 per thousand of the license is revoked. Foreign drivers get a fine to the authorities in their home country was made an announcement.

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1. Jan: New Year's Day 1st May: Labor Day, 17th May the day of the Basic Law, to take place everywhere else in the colorful parade with lots of music and little uniforms; 23rd July: Midsummer with bonfires, feasts and lots of alcohol - even if it's in the middle of the week. 25-26. Dec Christmas Day is celebrated on 24 Dec. afternoon until the day after Christmas. Moveable holidays: Holy Thursday, Easter Sunday and Easter Monday, Ascension Day, Whit Sunday and Whit Monday Some Festivals and Events: Jan: Tromsø International Film Festival: The Norwegian festival season will open in freezing cold and complete darkness. As a consolation, there are the Northern Lights and an outstanding program of films, not incurred in Hollywood 2. Weekend of March: Holmenkollen Ski Festival: The Ski Jump, the stadium and the trail network are considered as the Mecca of ski jumping, cross country skiers and biathletes. Ski jumping at the famous ski jump in the world is changed from 30 000 to 50 000 spectators in a carnival. May / June: At the Festival of mountains and Nattjazz (Night Jazz) from late May to early June is mountains for ten days head. The king is in the city, tens of thousands of visitors experience at both festivals musical diversity with top artists from around the world, as well as free concerts, street music, and mostly Spontankunst spring weather. The Quart Festival in Kristiansand (first week of July) has proved to be open-air festival of rock, developed for the most pop and techno music festival in Norway. There are two stages and music, and fetuses from the afternoon into the night. July: In the third week of July is held in Molde, Molde Jazz, which is still the largest and, as far as the surroundings, the beautiful Norwegian jazz festivals: international stars and club bands, concerts at the street corner, in intimate bars or on a stage in the open air museum.

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