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The capital is [[Oslo]], and the principal language in [[Norwegian]], though [[Sami]] languages are also spoken in the far north. Norway is one of the few Western European nations not in the [[European Union]].

The capital is [[Oslo]], and the principal language in [[Norwegian]], though [[Sami]] languages are also spoken in the far north. Norway is one of the few Western European nations not in the [[European Union]].

Norway was first settled by [[the Vikings]]. Modern Norwegians, such as the mild-mannered [[King Harald V]], are a far cry from their hot-blooded ancestors! This is likely due to the spread of [[Christianity]].

Norway was first settled by [[the Vikings]]. Modern Norwegians, such as the mild-mannered [[King Harald V]], are a far cry from the common image of their ancestors.  Norway has a high proportion of atheists and few explicitly religious citizens.  It also has the second highest per capita GDP (PPP) in the world and, according to the UN, some of the best quality of life of any nation on the planet alongside other Scandinavian countries.

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