Norway's biggest tourist attraction is its unforgettable landscapes. Especially beautiful are the mighty mountains, fjords, and waterfalls in western Norway. The mountains are the place to go for a feeling of freedom and for unique experiences. Jotunheimen is said by many to be the most beautiful mountain area.
             Fjords can be found along the entire length of the Norwegian coastline, from Oslo Fjord to Varanger Fjord. And each one has good reason to be called the most beautiful. But the best-known fjords of all are those found in the west of Norway. They are famous throughout the world.
             The climate of Norway depends on the region. The northern part lies within the Arctic Circle. Along the northern coast, rain falls as snow in winter. In the south, the lowlands have dry warm summers but cold winters with severe frosts. Much of the interior of Norway is mountainous. The interior highlands have an arctic climate in winter with fine spells in summer combined with long hours of sunshine and relatively high temperatures. The coast of Norway is long and indented. The Atlantic coastal regions have mild winters due to the Gulf Stream. However, in general gales, rain and cloud are dominant weather features. Overall the climate in Norway varies throughout the year.
             The main spoken language in Norway is Norwegian (Bokmal and Nynorski), Lappish. The main religion practiced in Norway is 92% Evangelical Lutheran Christian. A popular indoor activity in Norway is reading. According to the Encyclopaedia Britannica, Norwegians read more than any other population in the world, spending an average of 500 kroner a year per capita on books. Norwegian per capita income ranks among the world's highest. North Sea oil and gas fields are one of the cornerstones of the Norwegian economy. Other major industries upon which Norway relies are fishery, pulp, and paper, forestry, mining, manufacturing, and shipping. Traditionally, however, the country is a fish...