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[[Image:Europe-Norway (orthographic projection).svg|thumb|Location of the Kingdom of Norway (green) in Europe (green and dark grey).]] | [[Image:Europe-Norway (orthographic projection).svg|thumb|Location of the Kingdom of Norway (green) in Europe (green and dark grey).]] | ||
The '''State symbols of [[Norway]]''' are the [[symbol]]s that are used to represent the [[Norwegian people]] or the Finns proper and abroad to [[National symbol|represent the country and its people]]. | The '''State symbols of [[Norway]]''' are the [[symbol]]s that are used to represent the [[Norwegian people]] or the Finns proper and abroad to [[National symbol|represent the country and its people]]. | ||
'''Norway''', officially known as the [[Kingdom of Norway]], is located in the northern section of the [[Scandinavia]]n Peninsula. The country has egalitarian ideals, an excellent welfare system and has ranked first on the [[World Happiness Report]]. | |||
Norway has a long, rich history and has been part of [[myth]]s and [[legend]]s that still captivate today (think Norse mythology). Norway’s landscapes are among the most fascinating and majestic in the world, from fjords to [[glacier]]s and [[mountain]]s. For visitors to Norway, the incredible combination of natural and cultural wonders makes the country unforgettable. Norway is represented by many official and unofficial symbols that highlight this rich culture and landscape. Let’s take a look at popular '''Norwegian symbols''' and what they represent. | |||
{{quotation|''The best friends are fewest. Straight ahead is shortest, but not always easiest. Either conform to the customs or flee the country. To be a hero hang on for a minute longer. The less you know, the less you forget. Good fortune is loaned, not owned. Where age gets in, he will never get out again. The lame runs if he has to. The pardon may be more severe than the penalty. Better ten hairs on the head than one in the soup. If you bend the rights, they will break. All weather is passing.''}} | |||
==Symbols== | ==Symbols== | ||
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! [[Flower]] | ! [[Flower]] | ||
| [[State flower of the Kingdom of Norway]]<br> ''Saxifraga cotyledon'' | | [[State flower of the Kingdom of Norway]]<br> ''Saxifraga cotyledon''<br></br>[[State floral emblem of the Norwegian Kingdom]] | ||
| [[Image:Saxifraga cotyledon 'Southside Seedling' flowers.jpg|192px|centre|State Flower of the Norwegian Kingdom]] | ''Erica cinerea'' | ||
| [[Image:Saxifraga cotyledon 'Southside Seedling' flowers.jpg|192px|centre|State Flower of the Norwegian Kingdom]][[Image:Erica cinerea Bell Heather.jpg|192px|centre|State Floral Emblem of the Norwegian Kingdom]] | |||
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! [[Tree]] | ! [[Tree]] | ||
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| [[Image:Theragra finnmarchica.jpg|192px|centre|State Fish of the Norwegian Kingdom]] | | [[Image:Theragra finnmarchica.jpg|192px|centre|State Fish of the Norwegian Kingdom]] | ||
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! [[Animal]] | ! [[Animal]]s | ||
| [[State animal of the Norwegian Kingdom]]<br> ''Rangifer tarandus tarandus''<br></br>[[State aquatic marine mammal of the Norwegian Kingdom]] | | [[State animal of the Norwegian Kingdom]]<br> ''Rangifer tarandus tarandus''<br></br>[[State aquatic marine mammal of the Norwegian Kingdom]] | ||
''Mesoplodon bidens'' | ''Mesoplodon bidens'' | ||
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| [[State instrument of the Kingdom of Norway]]<br> ''Hardanger fiddle/Hardingfele'' | | [[State instrument of the Kingdom of Norway]]<br> ''Hardanger fiddle/Hardingfele'' | ||
| [[Image:FeleHel (2).jpg|192px|centre|State Instrument of the Norwegian Kingdom]] | | [[Image:FeleHel (2).jpg|192px|centre|State Instrument of the Norwegian Kingdom]] | ||
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! [[Dance]] | |||
| [[State dance of the Kingdom of Norway]]<br> ''Traditional Norwegian dance'' | |||
| [[Image:Hat kick.jpg|192px|centre|State Dance of the Norwegian Kingdom]] | |||
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! [[Sport]] | ! [[Sport]] | ||
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| [[Image:Akebakken ved Bergstoppen.jpg|192px|centre|State Sport of the Norwegian Kingdom]] | | [[Image:Akebakken ved Bergstoppen.jpg|192px|centre|State Sport of the Norwegian Kingdom]] | ||
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! [[Dish]] | |||
| [[State dish of the Kingdom of Norway]]<br> ''Fårikål'' | |||
| [[Image:Får i kål.jpg|192px|centre|State Dish of the Norwegian Kingdom]] | |||
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! [[Drink]] | |||
| [[State dish of the Kingdom of Norway]]<br> ''Akevitt'' | |||
| [[Image:Aquavit linie.jpg|192px|centre|State Drink of the Norwegian Kingdom]] | |||
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! [[Dress]] | |||
| [[State dress of the Kingdom of Norway]]<br> ''Bunads'' | |||
| [[Image:KinsarvikBunad.jpg|192px|centre|State Dress of the Norwegian Kingdom]] | |||
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! [[Tartan]] | |||
| [[State tartan of the Kingdom of Norway]]<br> ''Norwegian Tartan'' | |||
| [[Image:Burberry check.png|192px|centre|State tartan of the Norwegian Kingdom]] | |||
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! [[Mineral]] | ! [[Mineral]] | ||
| [[State mineral of the Kingdom of Norway]]<br> ''National stone'' | | [[State mineral of the Kingdom of Norway]]<br> ''National stone'' | ||
| [[Image:Thulite.jpg|192px|centre|State Mineral of the Norwegian Kingdom]] | | [[Image:Thulite.jpg|192px|centre|State Mineral of the Norwegian Kingdom]] | ||
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! [[Mountain]] | |||
| [[State mountain of the Kingdom of Norway]]<br> ''"Steep mountain road"'' | |||
| [[Image:GaldhøpiggenFromFannaråki.jpg|192px|centre|State Mineral of the Norwegian Kingdom]] | |||
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Latest revision as of 22:56, 20 December 2022
The State symbols of Norway are the symbols that are used to represent the Norwegian people or the Finns proper and abroad to represent the country and its people.
Norway, officially known as the Kingdom of Norway, is located in the northern section of the Scandinavian Peninsula. The country has egalitarian ideals, an excellent welfare system and has ranked first on the World Happiness Report.
Norway has a long, rich history and has been part of myths and legends that still captivate today (think Norse mythology). Norway’s landscapes are among the most fascinating and majestic in the world, from fjords to glaciers and mountains. For visitors to Norway, the incredible combination of natural and cultural wonders makes the country unforgettable. Norway is represented by many official and unofficial symbols that highlight this rich culture and landscape. Let’s take a look at popular Norwegian symbols and what they represent.
The best friends are fewest. Straight ahead is shortest, but not always easiest. Either conform to the customs or flee the country. To be a hero hang on for a minute longer. The less you know, the less you forget. Good fortune is loaned, not owned. Where age gets in, he will never get out again. The lame runs if he has to. The pardon may be more severe than the penalty. Better ten hairs on the head than one in the soup. If you bend the rights, they will break. All weather is passing.
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