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Welcome to the far Nordic country known for its delicious salmon, northern lights and some of the happiest people on Earth. The chances are, as an American, you haven’t heard much about Norway, and we’re about to change that.

This corner of Reddit titled “Norway” is a perfect place to get to know this incredibly beautiful and intriguing country a little bit better. With 286k members, the community is dedicated to sharing pictures of anything Norway-related, from culture to nature, from memes to Nordic jokes.

Below we wrapped up some of the most interesting pics that shed a light on what life in Norway is like.

#1

Why Is Norway So Good At Winter Olympics?

Why Is Norway So Good At Winter Olympics?

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    Narth Dall Yun Juh

    Narth Dall Yun Juh

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    Donkeywheel
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The actual secret is… gas. Norway earns a shitload of money out of natural ressources and this wealth is equally shared (unlike the confiscation that happens in the Gulf countries). Easier to be happy when you’re rich and everything is paid for.

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    #3

    Saw This On R/Sweden, Thought It Would Fit Here Too

    Saw This On R/Sweden, Thought It Would Fit Here Too

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    Norway is known as one of the most beautiful countries on Earth, where people, nature, and animals all live in harmony. To find out more about what it’s like, we spoke with Stian Samuelsen, a nature photographer based in what he calls “the top of Europe, at 70° 11' 57''N,” in the subarctic part of Norway.

    Stian is inspired by the raw nature around him, the spectacular Varanger peninsula, the inland, and the woods of Pasvik. Through the photographs, Stian tries to show the rest of the world the spectacular beauty of the northern lights and the midnight sun.

    #4

    Norway Here I Come!!

    Norway Here I Come!!

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    Chachacolada
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    1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The coffee section about USA drinking most coffee is not true. The most coffee is drink in Finland, about 12 kg/26 lbs per person per year. Norway still comes second though.

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    #5

    Ok, Men Hva I Helvete Skjedde Egentlig? (Hej Från Sverige)

    Ok, Men Hva I Helvete Skjedde Egentlig? (Hej Från Sverige)

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    “It's spectacular when you can't get enough of the aurora, and the lovely midnight sun. Or when you just want to hide from the storms, or the extreme cold we get here, with -40C almost every winter, luckily it doesn't last for long, but it bites you when it comes!”

    “My interest in photography started in my first real job when I worked with printing plates and film at a printing company in Alta in the late '90s. I was around great photographers and looked at their great works, and I remember I wanted to be as good as them. But, my job paid little, so I decided to change direction and got a job with my father-in-law, as a truck driver, and that is what I did for the next 20 years, and still partly do,” Stian recounted.

    #7

    Elsker Dere Alle

    Elsker Dere Alle

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    Terran
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They write the songs in winter when they can't fugging see what's in front of their house for two months

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    #8

    A Village In Norway

    A Village In Norway

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    #9

    Norway - Here I Come!

    Norway - Here I Come!

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    Rats Inc
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh the irony. She blames immigrants and yet she’s immigrating to Norway? Oh man… how does one attain this level of stupidity?

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    In 2016, the photographer was going through a difficult time. “I suffered from serious depression, and things were pretty bad. A good pal of mine, who is a photographer, picked me up, took me out on photography trips, and inspired me to regain the interest that had been slowly gone over the years.”

    Stian said it changed when he was reminded of his great talent for photography and decided to get his first DSLR, a Canon 760d. “And suddenly I got a hobby that I really enjoyed, and at the same time I was able to get out in nature and enjoy the beauty that surrounded me.”

    #10

    Look Out For Us

    Look Out For Us

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    KJ
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We have all of this in Scotland and free (paid via taxes) prescriptions, it should be the norm for all countries.

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    #11

    This Is What It Feels Like As An American Who Has Spent Time In Norway

    This Is What It Feels Like As An American Who Has Spent Time In Norway

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    #12

    The American Dream

    The American Dream

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    Loverboy
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would commit a crime just to be sent to prison in Norway. Ridiculous how a prison treats it's inmates better than America treats it's citizens.

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    Being in nature, Stian realized, had a healing power on him. “Slowly, my head started getting better, focusing on something other than the bad things in life. And now I am a semi-pro photographer, working with what I enjoy the most, nature, and capturing it,” he told us.

    More than anything, Stian enjoys the calmness in nature, the sounds, “whether it’s the birds or waves, or wind.” He added that “being outside with a campfire, under the northern lights is just magic for my soul.”

    #15

    Walking My Dogs This Morning

    Walking My Dogs This Morning

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    Gin
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ah, I was up to experience the beauty of the sunrise and the dawn chorus this morning... while my dog ate grass and puked.

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    On the other hand, Stian believes that many people in Norway are growing more distant from nature than the previous generations. “But it might just be that social media is telling a false story,” he added.

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    Stian explained that at least in his part of Norway, being out in nature is a very common thing to do. “The hunt and fishing culture is strong up here in the north. Being outside, using nature is a part of our culture, especially in the Sami community.”

    #16

    This Country Is Safe

    This Country Is Safe

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    Loverboy
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Despite there only being 5.4 million people in Norway, 12 million doses of the vaccine have been administered, with at least 80% of the population receiving one dose. Only 5000 deaths out of all those people, this entire time.

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    #17

    No Lies Detected

    No Lies Detected

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    Trash Panda 🦝
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's really not that hard. 😁 They don't conjugate their verbs. Same tense for I, you, he, she, one, they, them, all the way down. And they put the word 'the' the end of the word. We say, THE cat, . They say kattEN, catTHE. Their nouns are either "masculine", "feminine", and sometimes (kinda rarely), neutral. But that's a hell of a lot easier to remember than the conjugation of 5000 different verbs, lol. Pronunciation, or as I like to call it, learning how to sing the language, will come naturally. Before long you'll start dreaming in Norwegian. After that, you'll never forget it. 😁

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    #18

    Very Important Advice For Visitors

    Very Important Advice For Visitors

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    Loverboy
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    1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As an American introvert, please do not do that to me. It'd be a miracle if I even decided to go out.

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    We also asked Stian what was his most memorable moment while taking pictures in nature. “It was in the summer when we had this whale invasion in the varangerfjord. I saw these fountains blown by tens of humpback whales and fin whales. I watched them feeding and jumping out of the water, just 100 meters from the shoreline. That must be the most memorable moment for me.”

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    #21

    What Ever Makes You Happy Man

    What Ever Makes You Happy Man

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    Loverboy
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh, the horror of free healthcare and school, low crime rates, religion that doesn't interact with the government in any way, good wealth distribution, and good housing market.

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    #22

    Grew Up In Sweden And Didn't Know That Views Like These Existed Right Next Door

    Grew Up In Sweden And Didn't Know That Views Like These Existed Right Next Door

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    #26

    Religiosity At An All Time Low In Norway

    Religiosity At An All Time Low In Norway

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    Bernd Herbert
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've read countless times Christian claims that a country and its people without religion were doomed. So has Norway descended into Anarchy by now? No? Interesting

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    #28

    18th Century Built, Hattfjelldal Municipality In Norland, Norway, One Of The Oldest Buildings!

    18th Century Built, Hattfjelldal Municipality In Norland, Norway, One Of The Oldest Buildings!

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    #29

    Norwegian Letters

    Norwegian Letters

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    #30

    Happy Winter Solstice!

    Happy Winter Solstice!

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    #31

    World's Largest Ginger Bread Town, Bergen, Norway

    World's Largest Ginger Bread Town, Bergen, Norway

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    Emily Jones
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I am ashamed to admit that I thought this was an actual town for a second... it's a miniature display 😂

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    #32

    Far-Right, Anti-Immigrant, Islamophobic Mp To Sit Next To The First Mp With Hijab For The Next Four Years

    Far-Right, Anti-Immigrant, Islamophobic Mp To Sit Next To The First Mp With Hijab For The Next Four Years

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    #33

    Many Foreigners Don’t Know That Tap Water In Norway Is Great. Most Places It’s Better Than Bottle Water. It’s Literally Spring Water Many Places. It’s Not Something We Talk About, We Take It For Granted. Just Want To Inform About That Amazing Thing In Norway

    Many Foreigners Don’t Know That Tap Water In Norway Is Great. Most Places It’s Better Than Bottle Water. It’s Literally Spring Water Many Places. It’s Not Something We Talk About, We Take It For Granted. Just Want To Inform About That Amazing Thing In Norway

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    Gommaus
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Same in Italy, in my town there are also some distributors that gives you spring water (you must usa a card) plain or sparkling. There is a limit week on how much you can take tho, about 12 litres.

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    #34

    A Large Acrylic Painting I Made Of Lille Øvregaten In Bergen During The Pandemic Lockdowns

    A Large Acrylic Painting I Made Of Lille Øvregaten In Bergen During The Pandemic Lockdowns

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    #35

    Mythical Beasts Of Scandinavia

    Mythical Beasts Of Scandinavia

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    Owen
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    1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I want to pretend I'm well learned and cultured, but I'm upvoting this because I recognise some words that I learned from Skyrim.

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    #36

    It’s Facts

    It’s Facts

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    #38

    Highspeed Car Chase Through The Streets Of Norway

    Highspeed Car Chase Through The Streets Of Norway

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    #39

    I'm From The U.s, Can You Guys Verify This?

    I'm From The U.s, Can You Guys Verify This?

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    99%

    99%

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    Katie Lutesinger
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That scene was so funny. "Just because I'm a black guy in a nice car that doesn't mean it's stolen! ...well okay it IS stolen, but it's not because I'm black!"

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    #41

    Finally Finished 4 Months After Moving Here

    Finally Finished 4 Months After Moving Here

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    #42

    During Our Army Patrol We Came Across This Mf

    During Our Army Patrol We Came Across This Mf

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    #43

    People In Bergen Celebrating That It's Not Raining For One Day

    People In Bergen Celebrating That It's Not Raining For One Day

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    #44

    Only In Italy

    Only In Italy

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    #45

    When You Live In Svalbard, Norway And Forgot To Close The Window To The Home Office

    When You Live In Svalbard, Norway And Forgot To Close The Window To The Home Office

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    #48

    How Does Norway Get Away With Selling Canned Children?

    How Does Norway Get Away With Selling Canned Children?

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    #50

    Me Going Through This Sub Because I Want To Learn Norwegian And Live In Norway Someday

    Me Going Through This Sub Because I Want To Learn Norwegian And Live In Norway Someday

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    #51

    Want To Know How Much Norwegians Love Taco? So Much Its A Aisle Just For Tacos In Every Grocery Store

    Want To Know How Much Norwegians Love Taco? So Much Its A Aisle Just For Tacos In Every Grocery Store

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    #53

    Cruise Tourists

    Cruise Tourists

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    Pertains To The Language

    Pertains To The Language

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    Adam Jeff
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Accurate in the sense that no-one knows how Old Norse was spoken, in the same way that taxidermists often didn't know what the animal they were recreating looked like, so they used their imaginations.

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    #55

    Every Year Norway Sends A Christmas Tree To The UK To Thank Britain For Its Support During The Second World War. What Did We Do To Anger You Guys This Year?

    Every Year Norway Sends A Christmas Tree To The UK To Thank Britain For Its Support During The Second World War. What Did We Do To Anger You Guys This Year?

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    Loverboy
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    1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh no :( that is the saddest looking Christmas tree I have ever seen.

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    #57

    Small Norwegian Villages Are Always So Eerie. (Skånevik)

    Small Norwegian Villages Are Always So Eerie. (Skånevik)

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    Loverboy
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks like something from a horror movie or game, maybe Outlast.

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    #58

    The Ratio Don't Lie

    The Ratio Don't Lie

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    Korrie Broos
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I met a Dane, and the he said the saying in Scandinavian countries are "The Danes laugh at the Norwegians, The Norwegians laugh at the Swedes, and the Swedes do not laugh"

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    #60

    They’re So Beautiful! I Want To Take Them Home

    They’re So Beautiful! I Want To Take Them Home

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    King Of Norway

    King Of Norway

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    Delta Dawn
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Norway still uses a king?? (Archer reference, pls don’t downvote lol)

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    #62

    My Girlfriend's Family Is Norwegian And Her Mom Recently Went There For A Wedding. Your Chocolate Is No Joke, Folks

    My Girlfriend's Family Is Norwegian And Her Mom Recently Went There For A Wedding. Your Chocolate Is No Joke, Folks

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    Chez
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    1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    LISTEN! My sister lives in Norway (I am so jealous) and whenever I visit the last thing I buy as gifts for the people back home is these chocolates. They are so delicious and you get them in HUGE slabs. 10/10 would spend the last of my poorly exchange rate'd ZAR on those babies.

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    #63

    How You Can Tell It Is Friday In Norway

    How You Can Tell It Is Friday In Norway

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    #64

    We Are Just A Different Breed In Olympics

    We Are Just A Different Breed In Olympics

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    Loverboy
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well, apparently not only Winter Olympics, seeing as they won the gold medal in Beach Volleyball.

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    #65

    Parents Went To The States And Saw This Advertisement For Hurtigruten. I Suspect No Norwegians Were Consulted In The Creation Process…

    Parents Went To The States And Saw This Advertisement For Hurtigruten. I Suspect No Norwegians Were Consulted In The Creation Process…

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    #67

    Tough Challenge

    Tough Challenge

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    censorshipsucks
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    1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    nah, I'd say it's 3rd easiest after afrikaans and swedish if you know english. Examples: This is my house. This is my hand. -> Dette er mitt hus. Dette er hånden min. They like to drink -> De liker å drikke.

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    #68

    I’m On A Road Trip, Loving It, But The Speed Limits Make Absolutely No Sense To Me

    I’m On A Road Trip, Loving It, But The Speed Limits Make Absolutely No Sense To Me

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    #69

    🤷🏼‍♀️

    🤷🏼‍♀️

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    Sivi
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Only norwegians will understand; my town we mostly sound like a sogne-prest when we are angry. We will nynorsk to extreme when we normaly more bokmål with a slice of nynorsk.

    #70

    Why Doesn't Kentucky Fried Chicken Want Us?

    Why Doesn't Kentucky Fried Chicken Want Us?

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    #71

    Thank The Lord For Kristen Gislefoss

    Thank The Lord For Kristen Gislefoss

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    Ingvild
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And now that he has retired, his son Kristian Gislefoss has tanken over

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    #73

    Det Finnes Alltid Bare En Vinner

    Det Finnes Alltid Bare En Vinner

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