Norway

Formation

May 17, 1814

Capital

Oslo

Population

5.408 million (2021)

Norway

About

Europe's northernmost country, it is famous for its mountains and fjord coastline. It is a founding member of the United Nations, NATO and the European Free Trade Association. It is often listed as one of the happiest countries in the world, according to The World Happiness Report.

Trivia

Its capital is the venue of the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony every year. It administers Bouvet Island in the South Atlantic Ocean, the world's most remote island. It has a land border with Russia.

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