You have probably heard a lot of things about America or the countries of Central Europe. But knowledge many people about countries Scandinavian, namely about Norway pretty meager. But here lives no less five million people. So let's find out interesting facts about a state in Northern Europe - Norway.
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First fact
Yes, sushi and rolls were invented by the Japanese, but it was salmon rolls (for example, "Philadelphia") with us have appeared thanks to Norwegians. AT 1980 year in an attempt to expand seafood exports Norwegian delegation suggests that Japanese use salmon in making sushi. It took everyone a while to get used to the new variation of raw fish rolls, but in the end, Japanese food lovers liked the idea. Now she has turned into A popular variation of sushi.
Second fact
Unofficial national dish Norway — frozen pizza brand "Grandiose". Norwegians seem to be huge fans of frozen pizza, they consume about 24 million packages every year.
Third fact
Parents with a calm mind may leave strollers with children on the streetwhile adults at this time will relax and drink warming drinks in the coffee shop. And it is very common for Norway. Even if on the street subzero temperature. And this is due to the fact that many people believe that it is much better for children to be exactly in the open air, especially sleep.
Fourth fact
IIKEA furniture retailer calls its beds, wardrobes and other furniture names of famous places, attractions and cities in Norway.
Fifth fact
Yes, the Norwegians do little at the Summer Olympics. However, Norway is ahead of all other countries in the number of medals taken at winter olympic games. Now the Norwegians already 368 medals (and 152 awards won in the summer games)!
Sixth fact
Norway is one of the largest coffee consumers in the world. Norwegians drink about 9.9 L coffee per person.
Seventh fact
Norwegians - some of the happiest nations in the world. AT 2017 Norway took the first place in World Happiness Report and second place in 2018 year.
Eighth fact
Everyone Norwegianwhich owns TVmust pay for a license on Tv in the amount of 2680.56 kr (21.000 rubles) Every year.
Ninth fact
Famous bottled water Voss comes from the municipal water supply in Ivelann, Norway.
Tenth fact
In the Edinburgh Zoo lives King penguin by name Nils Olaf.
Eleventh fact
During oil crisis in 1973 Norwegian King Olaf, without shame, went to the ski resort on the weekend without any problemsby public transport and even paid for the ticket. Whilethe Norwegian government were introduced car weekend in order to get people save gas.
Twelfth fact
It is probably not surprising that modern ski came up with Norse. At the end of the 19th century, Sondre Norheim created a ski structure that allowed him ride on snowy slopes and even jump with a lower risk of falling. And this modern skithat we use today.
Thirteenth fact
FROM 1901 years in Oslo (capital of Norway) the presentation ceremony is held Nobel Peace Prize.
Fourteenth fact
In Norway you can get more harsh speedingthan for going to jail with drugs. Norway is probably the only European country where you can get jail for speeding. If you walk the road at a speed 150 km / hyou can be put on 18 days
Fifteenth fact
Royal families are usually required to marry. only with persons of royal descent. However king of norway Harald swore not marry at allif he is not allowed to marry the love of his life, daughters of a cloth merchant, Sonya Haraldsen. Later they got marriedwhat helped the king Government of Norwayand Sony became Queen of Norway.
Sixteenth fact
Every year starting from 1947 years, the capital of Norway Oslo gives residents Britain christmas tree in token of thanks for british support Norway during World War II. Tree in the photo - spruce on Trafalgar Square.
Seventeenth fact
In a small town Longyearby the law is forbidden to die. The city has not buried people already 80 years because bodies cannot decompose in permafrost. Terminally ill people have to fly away or leave your hometownto die elsewhere.
Eighteenth fact
Most expensive in the world gas is in Norway. Norse pay $ 7.82 (512 rubles) per gallon of gas. In comparison, U.S. citizens pay around $ 2.99 (196 rubles) Norway has significant oil reservesbut instead of subsidizing automobile fuel, the country decides the fate of money differently.
Nineteenth fact
AT 1971 Norway canceled life imprisonment. Now the longest term in prison is 21 years.
Twentieth Fact
Norwegian supermarkets only sell beer and cider. In order to receive any other alcoholic drink strongeryou must visit specialized a store called Vinmonopolet. AT major cities of Norway you can find right away some such stores in small cities he usually one. However in rural their terrain no.
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