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Norwegians

Norwegians are the people of Norway, including citizens and those with strong cultural ties to the country. The majority are ethnic Norwegians, descended from North Germanic peoples, with Sami as an indigenous minority in the Arctic north. In recent decades, Norway has become increasingly diverse through immigration, adding communities from Asia, Africa, and Europe. Contemporary Norwegians live in a small, wealthy Nordic country with strong regional identities.

The official language is Norwegian, with two standard written forms, Bokmål and Nynorsk, alongside a wide range

Historically, Norway gained full independence in 1905 after a union with Sweden and earlier connections with

Culturally, Norwegians value outdoor life and nature, a concept known as friluftsliv. The country has made lasting

of
dialects.
Sami
languages
have
official
recognition
in
certain
regions,
and
Kven
is
recognized
as
a
minority
language.
English
is
commonly
spoken
as
a
second
language,
reflecting
Norway’s
high
level
of
education
and
international
engagement.
Denmark.
It
developed
a
modern
welfare
state
and
a
high
standard
of
living,
supported
by
a
diversified
economy
that
includes
petroleum,
hydropower,
maritime
industries,
fisheries,
and
services.
Norwegians
generally
emphasize
egalitarian
values,
gender
equality,
and
strong
environmental
protections.
contributions
to
literature
and
the
arts,
with
figures
such
as
Henrik
Ibsen,
Knut
Hamsun,
Edvard
Grieg,
and
Edvard
Munch.
Sports
like
cross-country
skiing
are
popular,
and
national
symbols
include
the
flag
and
coat
of
arms.
Norway
operates
as
a
constitutional
monarchy
with
a
parliamentary
system.