Norway

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/norway

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. Where is Norway?Northern Europe, Scandinavian Peninsula, including Arctic islands
2. How many people live in Norway?Approximately 5.6 million
3. How big is Norway?385,207 square kilometers
4. What is the capital of Norway?Oslo
5. What language do people speak in Norway?Norwegian
6. What kind of government does Norway have?Constitutional Monarchy

Constitutional Monarchy: A system of government where a monarch acts as head of state within the parameters of a constitution.
Nordic Welfare Model: A socio-economic system prioritizing universal social welfare, healthcare, and education funded by high taxation.
Sovereign Wealth Fund: A state-controlled investment fund comprising revenue from commodity exports or foreign exchange reserves.
Fjord: A long, narrow, deep inlet of the sea between high cliffs, typically formed by submergence of a glaciated valley.