Facts about Norway Flashcards

To Learn 10 interesting about Norway

1
Q

What does Norway mean

A

“path to the North”.

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2
Q

What Modern counties make up Scandinavia

A

Sweden, Denmark, Norway and parts of Finland

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3
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What is the Largest glacier in Northern Europe that is also in Norway

A

Jostedalsbreen

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4
Q

About how much coastline does Norway have in Km

A

over 20,000 km

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5
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True or False is Norway among the cheapest Gas prices in the world and has one of the highest exports of oil

A

False. Norway has one of the highest gas prices in the world but is one of the highest exports of oil

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6
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What is the worlds longest road tunnel in the world. Also in Norway.

A

Laerdal 15 mi. or 24.5 km

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7
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How deep is the deepest underwater tunnel. Also in Norway

A

287 meters deep

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8
Q

What is Norway’s ranking in size in Europe and population.

A

6th largest country in Europe, but only ranks 28th in population

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9
Q

How many lakes are in Norway

A

About 450,000 lakes, and 200 of them are 4 square miles or more

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10
Q

Why do many people that live in Norway travel to Sweden to buy their groceries

A

Food prices are very high in Norway

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