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4.63 million (July 2007 est.)
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Religion
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Church of Norway 85.7%, Pentecostal 1%, Roman Catholic 1%, other Christian 2.4%, Muslim 1.8%, other 8.1% (2004)
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Languages
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Bokmal Norwegian (official), Nynorsk Norwegian (official), small Sami- and Finnish-speaking minorities; note - Sami is official in six municipalities |
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Culture
In the presence of various ethnic groups, Norway has developed a diverse cultural ambiance. But still it has preserved a valuable folk culture that retains elements from the Viking age.
The native folk music is very popular in Norway. Edvard Grieg is one of the very famous musicians of the country. Violin, guitar etc are the musical instruments. A jazz festival in Molde is very popular.
Early expressions of a truly Norwegian style were produced by painter Johan Christian Dahl and composer Edvard Grieg. Other valuable artists include playwright Henrik Ibsen, writer Knut Hamsun, composer Christian Sinding, painter Edvard Munch, and sculptor Gustav Vigeland, whose sculpture park in Oslo has gained international attention. |
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