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Geography and Population
- Norway is a Nordic country in Northern Europe, covering parts of the Scandinavian Peninsula.
- Population: approximately 5.6 million; area: 385,207 sq km.
- Capital: Oslo; borders Sweden, Finland, and Russia.
History
- Unified kingdom formed in 872; continuous existence for over 1,150 years.
- Part of Denmark-Norway (1537-1814) and a union with Sweden (1814-1905).
- Neutral in WWI; invaded by Nazi Germany in WWII.
Government
- Current king: Harald V; prime minister since 2021: Jonas Gahr Støre.
- Unitary state with a constitutional monarchy; power divided among parliament, cabinet, judiciary.
- Sámi people have self-determination and traditional territory influence.
Economy and Social System
- Nordic model with universal health care; strong social security system.
- Major owner in key industries; oil and gas significant for GDP.
- Largest sovereign wealth fund globally, valued at US$2.1 trillion.