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- The Kingdom of Norway was founded in approximately 900 BC. From the end of
- the fourteenth century and for some 400 years Norway was united with
- Denmark. Then in 1814 Norway was united with Sweden. Increasing nationalism
- led to the dissolution of the union and regaining of full independence in
- 1905. Although Norway declared itself to be neutral during both World Wars
- it was occupied by Germany from 1940 to 1945. The economy is reliant on
- manufacturing industries, fishing, forestry, shipping and mining. Products
- and services related to oil and natural gas are also important sources of
- revenue. Moreover, Norwegian industry is able to exploit the ready
- availability of energy from hydroelectric power. Evangelical Lutheranism is
- the principal religion, Norwegian the official language.
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