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Two centuries of Viking raids into Europe tapered off following the adoption of Christianity by King Olav TRYGGVASON in 994. Conversion of the Norwegian kingdom occurred over the next several decades. In 1397, Norway was absorbed into a union with Denmark that lasted more than four centuries. In 1814, Norwegians resisted the cession of their country to Sweden and adopted a new constitution. Sweden then invaded Norway but agreed to let Norway keep its constitution in return for accepting the union under a Swedish king. Rising nationalism throughout the 19th century led to a 1905 referendum granting Norway independence. Although Norway remained neutral in World War I, it suffered heavy losses to its shipping. Norway proclaimed its neutrality at the outset of World War II, but was nonetheless occupied for five years by Nazi Germany (1940-45). In 1949, neutrality was abandoned and Norway became a member of NATO. Discovery of oil and gas in adjacent waters in the late 1960s boosted Norway's economic fortunes. The current focus is on containing spending on the extensive welfare system and planning for the time when petroleum reserves are depleted. In referenda held in 1972 and 1994, Norway rejected joining the EU.

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Norway, Kingdom of Norway, Kongeriket Norge, Norge

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Norway - Land Utilization	Norway - Principal Industries	Norway (Political) 1996	Oslo, Norway
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Thomas (Norway) 2nd January 2009	Consult the HDI (Human Development index), a quality of life measure, by the United Nations. #1. Iceland 0.968 (▲ 1) #2. Norway 0.968 (▼ 1) #3. Australia 0.962 (▬) #4. Canada 0.961 (▲ 2) #5. Ireland 0.959 (▼ 1) #6. Sweden 0.956 (▼ 1) #7. Switzerland 0.955 (▲ 2) #8. Japan 0.953 (▼ 1) #9. Netherlands 0.953 (▲ 1) #10.France 0.952 (▲ 6) @Danny Rasmussen.
youremyhero665@charter.net 22nd May 2005	Is there anything else on Food other than McDonalds? Also, I need information about clothing and housing.
Simon 27th November 2004	What is the location and relative size in both area and population of norway?