Norway
- Region
- Europe
- Area
- 323,802 km²
- Capital
- Oslo
- ISO
- NO
What the flag means
Red, white, and blue are said to have been chosen as the "colors of freedom," the same colors as those of France, the United States, and Britain. The design was created in 1821 by Frederik Meltzer, a member of parliament.
Fun facts
- FlagThe flag of Norway looks like a blue cross laid over the white cross of the flag of Denmark.
- GeographyThe Geirangerfjord and the Nærøyfjord in Norway are World Heritage Sites.
- CultureSalmon sushi is said to have spread in Japan after Norway promoted salmon for eating raw in the 1980s.
- CultureOf the Nobel Prizes, only the Peace Prize is awarded in Oslo, Norway, rather than in Sweden.
