17 facts about Norway

1. Norway was ranked first in the world in 2014 by the Wealth and Prosperity Index.
2. Norway has the highest gas prices in the world.
3. Norway was crowned by a penguin in 2008.
4. All prisoners in Norway have internet on their mobile phones.
5. It is illegal to film children under 12 in advertising in Norway and Sweden.
6. People from all over the world can come and study at Norwegian universities for free.
7. > and <> are popular boy's names in Norway.
8. There is a city in Norway called Hell.
9. 8.2% of the population of Norway eats tacos every Friday. Note: Tacos are Mexican and consist of corn, your choice of beef, chicken or pork, vegetables and cheese.
10. The late King Olav V of Norway used public transport and always paid for his tickets.
11. Sweden and Norway formed their United Kingdom in 1814, which lasted until 1905.
12. Norway has an uninhabited ice-covered island between Africa and Antarctica.
13. In 2008, Norway donated $1 billion to Brazil, Colombia, and Peru to save the dense forest cover along the Amazon River.
14. In 2011, Norway had a “butter crisis.” A 250g box of butter cost about $50.
15. Norway is the most peaceful country according to the Global Peace Index.
16. The longest tunnel in the world is in Norway, 24.5 km, it is called Lærdal.
17. Coffee came to Norway about 280 years ago, but was only adopted in 1870. Today, Norwegians are among the largest coffee consumers in the world.