Norge

Norge is a Norwegian name for Norway, but may also refer to:HNoMS Norge, a battleship of the Norwegian navy.HNoMY Norge, is the royal yacht of the King of Norway.SS Norge, Danish passenger liner steamer that sank near Rockall in 1904.Norge (airship), an airship used by Roald Amundsen to navigate over the North Pole.Norge (appliance manufacturer), an American appliance manufacturing division of Borg-WarnerNorge (refrigerator manufacturer), a North American defunct manufacturer of refrigerators acquired by Magic Chef in 1979, and now Maytag since 1986.Norge (motorcycle), a touring bike produced by Italian motorcycle manufacturer Moto Guzzi.
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Noun
1. a constitutional monarchy in northern Europe on the western side of the Scandinavian Peninsula; achieved independence from Sweden in 1905
(synonym) Norway, Kingdom of Norway, Noreg
(hypernym) Scandinavian country, Scandinavian nation
(member-holonym) Scandinavia
(member-meronym) Norwegian, Norseman, Norse
(part-meronym) Svalbard

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Background 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 was to last for 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. Map of Norway More about Norway: Geography People Government Economy Communications Transportation Military Transnational Issues

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