You must have read about the story of a boy who drinks beer with the ‘death’ rejecting the ‘God’ and ‘Satan.’ Well, this beautifully illustrated intellectual story is set back in ancient Norway. đđŁ
Well, not only the serene view, aurora borealis, and the once-in-a-lifetime train tour can justify the amazing beauty of Norway.
To cruise through the facts of Norway, join us and âla oss starte reisenâ!
Interesting Facts about Norway
Love Loud- Be Proud: The first country supporting LGBTQ!
âLove is love!â There does not seem to be any barrier of any caste, creed, or even gender. And guess what?
This fundamental thought of living was first coined and acknowledged in Norway!
Thanks to the Norwegian governmentđ!
Many countries in the world are still fighting for the marriage rights of LGBTQ couples, and here is this country, NORWAY, that has sanctioned and legalized it in 1993!
Being kissed by the Sun 24 hours? Because it never sets!
How about a day of 24 hours? No, seriously! Not a day or night but only the day of a total of 24 HOURS!
Sounds great but also impossible, right? (Well, impossible claims itself to be IâM POSSIBLE).
So does the Sun in Norway? Jokes apart.
Starting from April 20 to August 22 of every year, you can let your procrastination of not doing work or complaining about the day being short bury under the land of Norway.
Because Norway has its midnight sun, which never sets during this time!
Aurora Borealis can be in your pockets- The hidden fact about Norwegian Passports!
How about a lifetime aurora borealis in your pocket?
Amazed, right? Well, the Norwegian passport is a living proof. Hold your Norwegian passport into the UV light, and hooray!! Do you see the aurora?
Cool, isn’t it? As per the surveys and reports held worldwide, this is the only country which offers such extraordinary passports. How great would be the mind who invented such an idea?
Let me tell you the secret genius mind behind this extravaganza- the Neue Design Studio!
The lady who ruled the nation- The Norwegian Queen!
Most of the fairytales claim or start with- “Once, there was a great KingâŠ.” But what if we change the narrative?
“Once there was a great Queen⊔ Well, this is not a fairytale, so yes, a queen can really rule a country!
(Setting aside our feminism for a bit), the Norwegian queen was said to be one of the greatest lady rulers of this European nation!
Queen Margaret, I was the gracious lady ruler who not only ruled Norway but also Denmark and Sweden!
Love the giver more than the gift- A special gift to the UK
“It was declared a holiday since it is a Christmas day, and all the soldiers from both sides ate cakes and greeted each other.”
Remember Jim Macpherson from the story âThe Best Christmas Presentâ?
The story sets an example of how a Christmas can end a war or can be a sign of gratefulness!
One such sign of gratefulness can be seen in Norway. Every year a Christmas tree from Oslo is gifted to the UK as an appreciation token.
You might have seen the huge Christmas tree in Trafalgar Square in cinemas! It is the same tree we are talking about.
The blessing of âLong lifeâ actually came true to the Norwegian!
Do you know Norway stands first in Life expectancy in Europe?
ASTOUNDING!
The oldest person ever in Norway, Maren Bolette Torp, died in 1989 and was 112 years old. Now, the oldest living person in Norway is 108 years old! His name is Vidar Eide.
The reason behind this long life is their way of living. This particular country is well ahead of us already!
Norwegian marketing strategy for the Japanese!
Câmon, no one would ever believe that you never drooled on seeing the Salmon Sashimi in the anime âHanasaku Irohaâ!
But, Hold on!
Did you know that Salmon Sashimi was actually invented by a Norwegian?
1980 was the year when “Project Japan” began in Norway, and they developed this dish with raw salmon. It is well-liked by the Japanese!
Gratulerer med dagen! : National day of Norway
Sing with us-
âJa, vi elsker dette landet,
som det stiger frem,
furet, vĂŠrbitt over vannet,
med de tusen hjem, â
elsker, elsker det og tenker
pÄ vÄr far og mor
og den saganatt som senker
drĂžmmer pĂ„ vĂ„r jord.â
We can understand that you are thinking what is this? Why are we even singing? Well, this is the national anthem of Norway.
On May 17th, 1814, this country received its own constitution!
Natureâs wilderness meets human comfort!
Blue sea water, some lush green forests, trees-covered mountains, and the mesmerizing sky!
Isnât it the cherry on top of the cake? All these Instagram-worthy sceneries in one place!
Norway can amaze you with its 300 peaks of mountains which are more than 6,500 feet above sea level!
All our mountaineers, WHERE ARE YOU?
No advertisement related to children!
When you were up early on the weekends watching morning cartoons, do you remember all those action figure advertisements and other things?
One of the most intriguing things about Norway is that they don’t have any of that!
They believe that it is bad for capitalism but beneficial for young children’s innocence. This is the only country that spends billions of money on the well-being of the young citizen!
US police shoot more criminals in a day than Norwegian police shoot in the last 9 years!
What comes to your mind when you think of a Cop?
A stout, tall figure, shooting criminals, doing adventurous fights, and saving innocents! But this is not the scene in Norway.
The police force of Norway last recorded the encounter in 2006!
One more truth bomb- 2007 was a year where no gunshot was necessary for Norwegian police! Can you imagine!
Norway bagged almost 368 Olympic medals!
Norway excels at winter sports.
We’re referring to how much snow there is in this nation. Approximately half of the year is spent in winter.
It makes sense why they have so many medals. They have won 368 medals in total (132 gold, 125 silver, and 111 bronze), to be exact.
They are indeed winners!
The âfantastiskâ lights in the sky- Aurora Borealis!
We know you have been waiting for this particular fact!
The aurora borealis, as stated by the scientists, are a collision of charged particles. The cosmic lights are the by-product of that collision.
If you are good at measuring angles, you can locate the lights in between 60 to 70 degrees in the auroral oval.
Letâs have some âWhale-talkâ!
Well, if you are a whale lover, you will feel sad after reading this!
We don’t want to hurt your emotions, guys! But Norway is still engaged in whale hunting!
This dates back to 1993 when Japan was restricted from whaling, but this country still continues to do so! This hunting is for some commercial purposes for the skincare and beauty sectors.
NNC: Norwegian Noble committee decides the Nobel prize recipients!
Why would Stockholm have all the fun?
Jokes apart!
One of the most prestigious awards in the world- the Nobel prize, is given to an extraordinary discovery or invention!
But who decides the winner? The answer is Norway!
Yes, a Norwegian committee decides the recipient, and this is held in the Oslo Town Hall.
From this tunnel to the other- here goes the Norwegian road!
Tunnel lovers! Here comes your favorite part!
The Laerdal tunnel is the longest road tunnel that is in Norway! Running from Oslo to Bergen measuring 24.51 Kilometers.
However, this is not very old. It was built in 2000. This cuts some huge mountains and makes the way for one of the longest tunnels.
Summing up
Norway is really not a âcoldâ country (in the sense of its culture); rather, you can still find warm greetings in this snowy kingdom!
Be it the Orca whalesđ or the polar bear, aurora borealis, or the Sun of Svalbard- people get to see the extreme beauty of nature in this country.
Finally, thank nature for its pre-eminent and unforgettable secrets and the human intellect for making a country that feels more like a vacation (which hurts when it ends). đč
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