Norway

Norway - the country of the Vikings, whose name translates from Norwegian as "The Road to the North." Although Norway was in a long time depending on the neighbors - Denmark and Sweden, it has not stopped her becoming one of the most economically advanced countries in the world. The area of Norway - some 400 km2, population - more than 4.5 million people. Population growth is provided mainly by the influx of migrant workers from poor countries that recently time is very concerned about the power of the country. Throughout its long history, Norway changed three times capital. First it was Trondheim, Bergen and then and only then - Oslo, although the city was called in those days, Christiania - in honor of the Danish King. Oslo, situated in the southern part of the Scandinavian peninsula, on the shores of the Oslo Fjord. It was founded in the early XI century, when Harald III, and his name can be translated from Old Norse as "box at the foot of the mountain." Oslo is very is rich in attractions and historical sites, and therefore attracts tourists from all over the world. Tourists in Norway and the fjords still beckon, famous for its beauty. The most popular place in this regard - Bergen. This Norwegian ancient city located on seven hills, called the "gateway to the kingdom of Norway" - it starts from here most of the tourist routes.