What Do You Know About Norway?

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Norway is a sovereign state and unitary monarchy that takes up the western portion of the Scandinavian Peninsula. It boasts a population of roughly 5.2 million people. How much do you know about this wonderful country?

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1.

What is the political system?
- A.
  
  Dictatorship
- B.
  
  Parlamentary democracy
- C.
  
  Constitutional monarchy
- D.
  
  Comunism
Correct Answer
C. Constitutional monarchy

Explanation
Nowadays the King's functions are mainly ceremonial. He ratifies laws and royal resolutions, receives and sends envoys to foreign countries and hosts state visits.

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2.

Which Nobel Prize is rewarded in Oslo, Norway?
- A.
  
  Peace prize
- B.
  
  Literatur prize
- C.
  
  Medicine prize
Correct Answer
A. Peace prize

Explanation
No one knows for certain why Alfred Nobel (1833-1896) wanted the Peace Prize in particular to be awarded by a Norwegian committee. Here are some suggestions:

At that time Sweden and Norway were still united. Thus it seems to be fair that one out of five prizes is awarded in Norway. Sweden (Chemistry, Physics, Literature, Medicine)

Nobel had a great admiration for Norwegian literature.

For further information, check this offical statement:
http://nobelpeaceprize.org/en_GB/about_peaceprize/why-norway/

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3.

What is the capital of Norway?
- A.
  
  Bergen
- B.
  
  Trondheim
- C.
  
  Oslo
- D.
  
  Stavanger
Correct Answer
C. Oslo

Explanation
Oslo is the correct answer because it is the capital of Norway. Bergen, Trondheim, and Stavanger are all major cities in Norway, but they are not the capital. Therefore, the correct answer is Oslo.

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4.

Who is the current king in Norway?
- A.
  
  Harald V
- B.
  
  Olaf V
- C.
  
  Friedrich Wilhelm X
- D.
  
  Haakon VII
Correct Answer
A. Harald V

Explanation
Harald V, King of Norway since January 1991

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5.

From which country did Norway gain independence in 1905?
- A.
  
  Denmark
- B.
  
  Sweden
- C.
  
  Russia
- D.
  
  Germany
Correct Answer
B. Sweden

Explanation
Unions of the past:
1397 - 1523: Kalmar union. Big unity of Denmark, Sweden (+Finland), Norway
1536 - 1814: Norway united with Denmark
1814 - 1905: united Kingdoms of Sweden and Norway

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6.

With which countries does Norway have a common border?
- A.
  
  Only with Sweden
- B.
  
  With Sweden and Finland
- C.
  
  With Sweden, Finland and Russia
Correct Answer
C. With Sweden, Finland and Russia
7.

The oil exporting industry in Norway is very important. What percentage of the total exports was out of oil and its derivats and products in 2010?
- A.
  
  56%
- B.
  
  74%
- C.
  
  21%
- D.
  
  47%
Correct Answer
D. 47%

Explanation
In 2010, 47% of Norway's total exports were made up of oil and its derivatives and products. This indicates that the oil exporting industry plays a significant role in Norway's economy.

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8.

How many people do live in Norway?
- A.
  
  1.5 million
- B.
  
  9 million
- C.
  
  5 million
- D.
  
  24 million
Correct Answer
C. 5 million

Explanation
Just to get an idea, here is the density of some countries:
Australia: 3 people/km²
Norway: 15.5 people/km²
Germany: 229 people/km²
Bangladesch: 964 people/km²

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What is the approximate exchange rate between the Euro and the Norwegian Krone?
- A.
  
  1 € is around 7.5 NOK
- B.
  
  1 € is around 15 NOK
- C.
  
  1 € is around 0.5 NOK
- D.
  
  1 € is around 0.1 NOK
Correct Answer
A. 1 € is around 7.5 NOK

Explanation
Approximate cost of certain common items:

1 kg bananas----------------15 NOK------2 €
1 litre milk---------------------10 NOK------1.3 €
bottle of beer (shop)--------20 NOK------2.7 €
½ litre beer at a pub---------50 NOK------6.7 €

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10.

Which one is the current norwegian flag?
- A.
- B.
- C.
- D.
Correct Answer
A.

Explanation
1st: Current flag of Norway
2nd: Flag of Norway (1814-1821)
3rd: Flag of Orkney, influenced by the Scottish and Norwegian heritage
4th: Flag of Iceland

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Which of the following cities is the capital of Norway?
- A.
  
  Oslo
- B.
  
  Bergen
- C.
  
  Trondheim
- D.
  
  Stavanger
Correct Answer
A. Oslo

Explanation
Oslo is the capital city of Norway. It is located at the head of Oslo Fjord in the southeastern part of the country and serves as its cultural, economic, and governmental hub. Bergen, Trondheim, and Stavanger are other major cities in Norway, each with its own distinct cultural and historical significance.

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