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 Interesting Questions, Facts, and Information
 Norway
| Who was the first ruler of Norway (about 872 AD)? | Norway Knowledge II (lisebcool) |
| Who was the first Prime Minister of Norway, elected in 1905? | Tough Norway Quiz (old_timer_84) |
Christian Michelsen. Kjell Magne Bondevik was elected Prime Minister in 1997 and in 2001, and both times he was replaced by Jens Stoltenberg, in 2000 and 2005. Norway is a constitutional monarchy, and the King has a figurehead role. When the union between Sweden and Norway dissolved in 1905, the Prime Minister of Norway moved to sit in Oslo.
| Who was the first King to rule over a unified Norway? | Tough Norway Quiz (old_timer_84) |
Harald Fairhair. In 866AD, Harald united all the small kingdoms of Norway under his rule. His many sons caused the kingdom much grief, as Harald gave all of them royal titles, and all of them wanted the throne. Harald died in 933AD at the ripe old age of 83.
| Who was the first King of Norway when final independence was attained in 1905? | Norway Knowledge II (lisebcool) |
| Which river runs through central Trondheim? | Trondheim, Norway (kejtil) |
Nidelva. The Nidelva is a fairly short river of just 30 kilometres, that runs from Selbusjøen and has its outlet to Trondheimsfjorden. Along the river, there are six hydro-electric power stations which produces electricity for people and industry.
| Which King of Norway ascended the throne in 1991? | Tough Norway Quiz (old_timer_84) |
Harald . Born in Oslo in 1937, Harald lived in exile with the Norse government in Washington DC during the Second World War. He was diagnosed with cancer, and quit his chain-smoking in 2005.
| Which is the only Norwegian film to have won an Academy award? | Norway for beginners (dagrune) |
Kon-Tiki. Kon-Tiki was a film about the expedition of the Norwegian explorer Thor Heyerdahl, who set out to prove that the people of the Polynesian islands originated from South America, and not Asia. The boat, made of balsawood, sucessfully sailed a distance of 8,000 km from Peru to an uninhabited island in the Pacific, thus proving the theory. The name Kon-Tiki is the name the ancient Incas had for the Sun God (Con Tiki Viracocha). The documentary was awarded an Oscar in 1952.
| Which is the highest mountain in Norway? | Norway for beginners (dagrune) |
Galdhøpiggen. Galdhøpiggen is 2469m high. Each year there is a skiing arrangement where people walk up to the top and ski down. It's very popular as the age of the participants varies from 10 to 70.
| Which country shares the largest border with Norway? | Tough Norway Quiz (old_timer_84) |
Sweden. In the northern edge of the country, Norway also shares a shorter border with Russia and Finland. Sweden ruled over the people of Norway after the Napoleonic Wars, when Denmark sided with Napoleon and fell into heavy debt, eventually ceding Norway to the Swedes.
| Where in Norway is Stavanger? | Tough Norway Quiz (old_timer_84) |
South-west. Stavanger is a city in Rogaland County on the southwest coast of Norway. Most of the oil drilled by Norway in the North Sea comes through this city. By tradition, the city was founded in 1125AD.
| What was the name of the infamous Norwegian traitor during World War II? | Norway for beginners (dagrune) |
Vidkun Quisling. Vidkun Quisling (1887-1945) was Minister of Defense from 1931-33. In 1933 he formed his own National-Socialist party (Nazi-party). He had private talks with Hitler, during which he proposed to commit a coup-d'etat and call for German back-up. When Germany invaded Norway in 1940 he proclaimed himself Prime Minister, but was "let go" by the Germans after only six days. During the trials after the war, he was sentenced to death for treason, and he was executed on 10 September 1945.
| What Norwegian wrote the play "The Doll's House"? | 9 for 10 - Norway (minch) |
Ibsen. Henrik Ibsen (1828-1906) is a world renown playwright. "The Doll's House" "Ghosts" and "Hedda Gabler" are some of his best known works.
| What is the name of the wife of King Harald V? | Norway for beginners (dagrune) |
Sonja. Haakon Magnus is the son of King Harald V and Queen Sonja and he is the next in line as heir to the throne. The maiden name of Queen Sonja is actually Haraldsen (which sort of translates to Harald's son).
| What is the name of the university in Trondheim? | Trondheim, Norway (kejtil) |
Norwegian University of Science and Technology. Although its name implies that this university teaches only science and technology, it also offers other studies, for example in humanities and social sciences. It has officially been a university since 1996.
| What is the name of the treacherous current that flows between two of the Lofoten Islands? | 9 for 10 - Norway (minch) |
Maelstrom. The treacherous current and whirlpools in the area of the Lofoten Islands off the north coast of Norway have inspired works by Jules Verne and Edgar Alan Poe.
| What is the name of the small islet in the Trondheimsfjord just north of Trondheim, that has functioned as a monastery, among other things? | Trondheim, Norway (kejtil) |
Munkholmen. Munkholmen has served as a place of execution, a monastery, a fortress and a prison through history. During World War II, it was an anti-aircraft gun station. Today, this islet is a museum and recreational resort.
| What is the name of the Norwegian parliament? | Tough Norway Quiz (old_timer_84) |
Stortinget . The Storting was set up back in 1814, when Denmark still ruled over Norway. It is made up of two houses the Lagting and the Odelsting (though this system may be abolished in 2008-9).
| What is the name of the king who came to the throne in 1991? | 9 for 10 - Norway (minch) |
Harald V. King Harald V came to the throne in 1991 after the death of his father King Olav V.
| What is the name of the fortress that is located on a hill near central Trondheim? | Trondheim, Norway (kejtil) |
Kristiansten Fortress. The fortress was built on a strategic important hill above the district Bakklandet in 1682-1684. This fortress was set up as part of the rebuilding of Trondheim after the city fire in April 1682.
| What is the name of the country Norway gained its final independence from in 1905? | Norway Knowledge II (lisebcool) |
| What is the name of the 124 metre high radio and telecommunication tower in Trondheim? | Trondheim, Norway (kejtil) |
Tyholttårnet. Built in 1985, Tyholttårnet has become a popular attraction. It has a restaurant 80 metres high which rotates 360 degrees in an hour. The largest radio station in Norway, NRK1, has its headquarters at Tyholttårnet.
| What is the name of Norway's longest fjord? | Norway Knowledge II (lisebcool) |
| What is the distance between the southernmost point of Norway, Lindesnes, and the northernmost point, Nordkinn? (This question refers to mainland Norway.) | Norway for beginners (dagrune) |
1752 km. Norway is the fifth largest country in Europe in area. Norway is however the longest country in Europe. If you drive the main road from Oslo to Kirkenes it's a distance of just over 2500 km.
| What is Norway's national (traditional) clothing called? | Norway Knowledge II (lisebcool) |
| What is Norway's Independence (National) Day? | Norway Knowledge II (lisebcool) |
Oslo. In 2006, Oslo's population topped half a million people. Oslo was built in 1048 by King Harald Hardråde according to Norse tradition.
| What is aquavit? | Norway Knowledge II (lisebcool) |
| What colour is the background of the Norwegian flag? | 9 for 10 - Norway (minch) |
red. The Norwegian flag is an asymmetrical blue cross bordered by white on a red background. The Scandinavian countries, Sweden, Denmark, Iceland and Finland all have the same pattern flag, only the colours are different.
| Trondheim is known as a city that is strong when it comes to sports. What are the names of the the men's elite team in football and the women's elite team in handball? | Trondheim, Norway (kejtil) |
Rosenborg Ballklubb and Byåsen Håndball Elite. Both Rosenborg Ballklubb and Byåsen Håndball Elite have been highly successful in their sports, with many victories in cups and leagues each. Both clubs have been the starting grounds for some of the greatest footballers and handball players of Norway.
| The oldest daily newspaper of Norway has its seat in Trondheim. What is the name of this magazine? | Trondheim, Norway (kejtil) |
Adresseavisen. Adresseavisen has been published continuously since 1767, and under its current name since 1927. This is longer than any other Norwegian daily newspaper.
| Situated almost by the shore of the river, is one of Norway's main landmarks. This cathedral was built between 1070 and 1300 in a Romanesque and Gothic style of architecture. What is the name of this cathedral? | Trondheim, Norway (kejtil) |
The Nidaros Cathedral. The Nidaros Cathedral is considered the main church of Norway. Since its original erection, it has been much restored and altered, but it remains an impressive sight nonetheless. Through history, the Nidaros Cathedral has been a destination for Christian pilgrims.
 Frequently Asked Questions about Norway
- Is there a Catholic cathedral in Norway? ( goto )
- Which is larger, Norway or Finland? ( goto )
- How long is Norway's Sognefjord? ( goto )
- What do they call Santa Clause in Norway? ( goto )
- Norway has land borders with how many other countries ? ( goto )
- How old is a six foot high Norway spruce likely to be? ( goto )
- According to MSN Mappoint service, how far is it from Haugesund, Norway to Trondheim, Norway, and how long does it take to drive this route? ( goto )
- What nation's flag had been in use the longest, Great Britain or Norway? ( goto )
- Why is Japan called "Land of the Rising Sun" and Norway "Land of the Midnight Sun"? ( goto )
- Surprisingly, the oldest lighthouse is still in use in which country: Canada, England, Norway, or Spain? ( goto )
- Name the country that got its first woman bishop in 1993: Nigeria, Norway, Poland or Switzerland? ( goto )
- Which well-known accountant knight of the Royal Order of St Olav by the King of Norway in 1940? ( goto )
- Why is the area of Norway, Sweden, and Finland called "Scandinavia"? What is the significance of that somewhat peculiar title? ( goto )
- The singer Leona Naess's father is famous in Norway. What is he famous for, and what is his name? ( goto )
- What office product designed in Norway did patriotic Norwegians clip on their jackts to protest Nazi occupation? ( goto )
- Which region(s) in the world would you associate with the lapps, the reindder people (norway, finland, russia, all three)? ( goto )
- Scandinavian Airlines System is to be split into three national companies in Denmark, Norway and Sweden. What year was in created in its current form? ( goto )
- In 1814, after the Napoleonic Wars, Denmark received Swedish Pomerania in return for Norway. However it had to give up Swedish Pomerania in 1815. Why? ( goto )
- If Norway have 29: Bulgaria and Malta each have 30; Russia has 33 and Albania has 36, then in the same context what number applies to France? ( goto )
- Population density is the average number of people per square mile. Which country would you expect to have a lower population density, Norway or Italy? Why? ( goto )
- Of what Welsh town could all of the following towns be considered to be some kind of cultural clones: Wigtown, Scotland; Atherstone, England; Fjaerland, Norway; Redu, Belgium; Bredevoort in the Netherlands; and Stillwater in the United States? ( goto )
- What everyday item of stationery was worn as an act of defiant patriotism during World War II in occupied Norway after German forces outlawed the wearing of badges and brooches bearing the initials of the exiled king? ( goto )
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