10 random facts... about Norway

1. Odd is a first name in Norway.  A boy's name.  It is not uncommon to meet a chap called Odd. 
2. Bent is also a common name. 
   
3. There's 25,000 km of coastline in Norway.  Trip to the beach, anyone?
   
4. Norway has a town called "Hell"
5. It is not uncommon to pay around £4-5,000 for a traditional Norwegian costume
6. H.R.H. Crown Princess Mette Marit of Norway was a single Mum before marrying the Crown Prince.  We *heart* this new Royal freedom.
7. Norway has no public debt.
8. Norway gained independence from Denmark in 1814.
9. Norway has a crude oil production of 2.14 million barrels per day
10. Preikestolen is the coolest picnic spot in the world (probably best to leave the pet poodle at home)

 

We wish all of our Norwegian friends a Happy 17th of May for Tuesday next week.  We shall be celebrating in the shop with Norwegian foods, cakes and flags and we may even play A-ha all day long.