Norway

In northern parts of Norway, the sun never sets for part of each summer, giving rise to the phenomenon known as the Midnight Sun. Conversely, during winter, these areas experience the Polar Night, when the sun doesn’t rise at all.

The Nobel Peace Prize is awarded in Oslo, Norway every year. Unlike the other Nobel Prizes, which are awarded in Sweden, the peace prize is presented in Norway, a tradition dating back to the will of Alfred Nobel.

Norway was home to the Vikings, the famed Scandinavian warriors and traders who sailed and settled across Europe from the late 8th to the early 11th century.

Norway boasts some of the world’s most breathtaking fjords, which are deep and narrow inlets flanked by steep cliffs created by glacial erosion. The Norwegian fjords are renowned for their stunning beauty and are a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Norway has some of the world’s most extensive tunnel networks, including the Laerdal Tunnel, the longest road tunnel in the world at over 15 miles (24.5 kilometers) long.

Electric Cars: Norway has the highest per capita number of all-electric cars in the world. The government’s strong policies favoring electric vehicles have significantly reduced emissions from the transportation sector.

The Constitution of Norway, adopted in 1814, is among the oldest in the world that is still in continuous force. It was inspired by the United States Declaration of Independence and the French Revolution.