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Territory
Norway is situated in the north of Europe, in the western part of the Scandinavian Peninsula.Страна омывается на севере Северным Ледовитым океаном (Баренцево море), на северо-востоке граничит с Россией, Финляндией и Швецией, на востоке - со Швецией.In southern Skagerrak strait separates it from Denmark, in the west of the country bordering the North Sea.Norway belong Svalbard archipelago (Svalbard, including about. Bear), the island of Jan Mayen, and more than 50 thousandsmall islands, most of which are only rock stations in the neck Fjords.Country claims the archipelago Island and Peter Island in the southern hemisphere and the Queen Maud Land in Antarctica.
The country mostly mountainous (Langfella ridge, the highest point is the town Gallhepiggen, 2469 m.) and is covered by forests, mountains and tundra vegetation, with only 3.5% of the land is suitable for cultivation.All coastal bays vdayuschimisya deeply in the land rocky fjords.A third of the country is north of the Arctic Circle, in the harsh arctic.The country has a total area of about 385.1 thousandsquare.km.(62 sq. km. km. Islands).
Climate
Coastal areas from Gulfstream and a Severo-Atlanticheskomu are moderate maritime climate (in the far north-Arctic).In the interior areas, particularly in mountainous areas, continental climate, a hot summer and cold in winter.In the north, north of the Arctic Circle, at the height of summer-polar day, and dominated by the polar winter night.January temperature ranges from two C in the southwest to -12 C in the north, July 15, from C to 6 C, respectively, although sometimes the air warmed to 25 C, even in the north.Rainfall is 300 mm.a year in the east and 3000 mm.on the western slopes of mountains.
People
About 4.5 millionpeople, mainly Norwegians (97%), and Sami, Finns, Danes, Swedes and others.
Time
Behind from Moscow at 2:00.
Language
The official language is Norwegian.There are two forms, "riksmol (" l "," bokmel or staronorvezhsky) and "norsk" (lannsmol, nyunorshk or Nynorsk), and a number of names and words shirokoupotrebitelnyh have several options pronunciation.In the north, people speak Sami (Lapp).Most Norwegians, in a general sense, English, some also speak French or German.
Religion
About 89% of the population is Evangelical Lutheran, but operate freely and others.
Money
Norwegian krone (NOK, in the marking of prices - Kr), equivalent to 100 era.In the course of coins of 10 and 50 era, 1, 5, 10 and 20 crowns and banknotes of 50, 100, 200, 500 and 1000 crowns.You can exchange currency at any bank or post office, as well as in bank offices at the railway station and airport in Oslo.
Cash payment is developed, major credit cards are accepted almost everywhere.Travellers' cheques can be exchanged at most banks, travel agencies, post offices and offices of international payment systems.Some banks are to a certain percentage of each check, it pays money to import a single cheque.
VAT ( "moms") applies to all goods and services except books, and is 23%.Usually, it is already included in the price, but there are some exceptions.The purchase and export of goods worth over 300 crowns relies partial refund of VAT.The stores are part of the "Taks-Fri, should take special talon-podtverzhdenie, who presented at customs upon departure from the country.In this case, immediately reimbursed 16.25% VAT.Shops outside of the "Taks-Fri, issuing more uniform.It also presented to Customs, along with the goods and cheque, but to be in the mail.
Banks are usually open from 8.30 to 15.00 on weekdays, some banks in tourist areas are from 8.00 am to 19.30-23.00 on weekdays and until 17.00 on Saturdays.Bank at the Oslo airport is open from 6.30 to 21.00, Monday to Friday, Saturday from 7.00 to 17.00, and Sunday from 7.00 to 20.00.
Mail and phone
The country code 47, code for outgoing calls abroad 00 (operator-115).Pay Phones are three types : normal (take coins in 1, 5 and 20 kroner, except coins with holes middle), black (they can be contacted to work on the coin) and green (working on a plastic card that can be bought in shops or post offices).The minimum cost-minute conversation-2 crown.
The main tourist office, 82/06-01-00 Oslo.
Tourist office at the Oslo Central Station-22/17-11-24.
The Aeroflot in Oslo, 22/83-44-47.
Police-112 or 22/66-90-50.
Fire-110 or 22/11-44-55.
Ambulance-113 or 22/11-70-80.
Technical Road 22/23-20-85.
Medical care
The special inoculations are required.Medical insurance required.Health care largely owned by the state, but that pharmacies (apotek "), and hospitals owned by private individuals and public organizations.Medical services for local residents covered well developed insurance, foreign nationals are in most cases on a fee basis.Medicines and medical supplies are quite expensive.
Shopping, gifts, souvenirs
Schedule shops differed widely in different parts of the country.In towns big department stores and shops are usually open from Monday to Friday from 09.00-10.00 to 17.00, on Thursday from 09.00-10.00 and 19.00-20.00 and on Saturday from 09.00-10.00 and 15.00-16.00.Many supermarkets and major shopping malls are open late into the night.Kiosks and small private businesses also often worked in the evenings and on weekends to 22.00-23.00, and shops "Seven-Ileven" around the clock.
Major holidays
January 1 - New Year's Day.
April-May-Easter, Maundy Thursday, Easter Sunday, Good Friday and Passover Monday.
May 1-Labor Day.
17 May-Constitution Day (Independence Day), the main national holiday.
May 31 - Whit Sunday.
June 1-Trinity.
December 25-26-Christmas.
A parade of colourful events taking place on the eve of Christmas, many ceremonies of reverence Yulenisse (the Norwegian Santa Claus) and the beautiful folk ceremonies, church services, etc. Many holidays last until Jan. 13 (the day of St. Canut) - "Christmas Kozel (similar our kolyadok"), masquerades, "snow fun" Mandatory cross-country skiing and racing reindeer, "dzhoyk" (traditional singing) and concerts.Carnival (Fastelavn "), little different from our usual practice of the spring event, but swelling in" pripravlena "local traditions, came from the depths of the ages.The church holiday, naturally, Easter ( "Raske"), and Easter week ( "paskeuken"), when traditional, almost pagan event, taking place in parallel with the bible church ceremonies.Furthermore, in many parts of a lot of their, local rituals and ceremonies.
The "secular" parties most interested in the March Wine Festival in Stavanger, blues festival in Lillehammer, fetival in Holmenkollen Ski Festival and to Voss.In May, can be visited Music Festival in Bergen, festival Maisky jazz "in Stavanger, Jazz Festival in Balestrande, church festival in Kristianstad, in Hardangere Music Festival, the traditional dance festival in Kinsarvike, the International Music Festival in Bergen, etc. The most colorful presentation is on Constitution Day (May 17) when thousands of people went into the streets of cities in traditional folk costumes, concerts, carnivals and fireworks.
Annual Rock "Norwegian Forest" is taking place in early June in Oslo.Festival of the Arts held in Holmestrande in mid-June, and at the end of the month to a series of events - theatre festival in Porsgrunne Week extreme sports in Voss, Annual Festival of classical music in Norheysunde, Festival of North Norway and the International Fishing Festival Deep Fish (June-July) in Harstade.In early June, in Tromso An annual Marathon polar night. "
In July, a famous Kwarta "is the largest music festival in Kristiansande, the International Jazz Festival in Kensberge, Summer Festival in Melba, accordion festival of ancient music" Titan "in Vinstre, Jazz Festival in Molde, Grieg Festival in the capital of St. Olav Festival in Trondheme and Sarsborge.Feast "Mid-Summer's Eve" is usually held on July 23 and there is lighting fires and other traditional rites.Every year in July teatralizovano prizes in the battle between King Stikleestade Ulofom Haraldsenom and rebel farmers (1030).
In August interesting blyuz-festival in Notoddene festival "Per Gynt" in Vinstre International Jazz Festival, the Festival of Chamber Music Festival and the Marine kitchen in Oslo, the International Chamber Music Festival in Stavanger, and the Norwegian Film Hagesunde.Autumn Festival of the Arts are "Bergart" in Bergen, Festival Kontemporeri Ultima "and the Oslo Jazz Festival at Lillehammer.In Holmenkollene an annual "Ski Festival."
Kitchen
The Norwegian cuisine of fish and other seafood.The most popular cod "torsk" all types (including the famous dried cod "klipfiks" and the traditional "lyutafisk-smoked, dried cod, in the water tank with spices), salted herring with a potato dish," Lacs "- fried or smoked (reklaks) salmon, grilled flounder and halibut, trout raznoobrazneyshe, schi-uha with soup and eggs, Ocimum shrimp "Recker, stewed in the milk Marine ñîmb with celery and garlic, etc. Traditional dishes include whale meat and various dishes from it.
The role played by the Norwegians in the milk-it is consumed per capita more than anyone else in the world.The various dairy products are used everywhere and in great numbers, for breakfast the same sort of mandatory local delicacy-goat cheese with specific aroma.Many hot dishes Norwegians drink sour, sometimes it instead of adding spices.
Widely used and meat products, and various YOGHURT bar, hot and beet, meat dish with vegetables, meat dishes of wild animals and birds, usually with a garnish of different beans, cabbage and soup.Kashi and other dishes from croup is to feature prominently on the table.They filed at any time of day, not counting dishonour impose even restaurant menus high.Latitude range of products from potato, used as a stand alone as meals, and as a garnish.Very popular potato cake "Lefse."
Prominent on the table is crispy bread "knekkbred" of thin dough, somewhat reminiscent naturaliza.The dessert typically served traditional pastries, various cakes, rolls with fruit stuff, apple yoghurt and cheese with crackers, "tislert bondepiker" buns with cinnamon "spillingboller" bread with honey or even pancakes "svelle."
Loved Norwegians drink coffee, which drink at any time of day and in huge numbers.Also widely used various infusions of herbs, cheese and yogurt, a "compotes" of the fruit (especially popular apple drink with honey) and tea.Among the most popular alcoholic drinks beer, whisky, vodka, gin and various liqueurs, but "purely Norwegian drink" is "line-akvavit or akevit" is a distinct spirits of potatoes, put in wooden barrels.It relies drink slightly heated.
Transportation
The country has a network of road, rail and airport infrastructure (SAS, Braathens and Wideroe Norsk Air ").Most of the passengers transported by road and sea.From Oslo Fan nationwide network differs sufficiently modern highways and railways, covering even the most remote northern areas.The national railway system is well developed, though somewhat limited, mainly f \ d roads leading from Oslo to Stavanger, Bergen, Narvik, Adalsnesa and I, and also link the country with most neighboring countries.Roads are maintained in good condition and winter thoroughly cleaned of snow, but quite narrow.Many minor roads are closed in winter.Almost all roads free, but many bridges, tunnels and ferries paid (from 5 to 100 kroner).
All parking fee in Norway.Outside the parks, not to park there can be only machine living in the surrounding homes.The glass in front of each standing outside the car park must necessarily be an annual parking pass a color that corresponds to the parking area.Penalty for non-compliance of the parking is good.Entry into the car in the historic Oslo and Bergen scrambled.
For rental car is the existence of international driver's licence, credit card and insurance paid (or made cash bail, the amount of which depends on the type of vehicle).In addition, a number usually charge additional fees (for use shipovannoy rubber-$ 120 for entry into the center of Oslo, $ 1.5, etc.), a complete list of which is available at the office rental firm.В Норвегии, как и на всей территории Скандинавии, ближний свет должен гореть при движении в любое время суток - частая смена погоды иногда ухудшает видимость на дороге до минимума.
The Oslo public transport developed very well.A network of bus lines, subways (T-bane "), trams and ferries fully cover both the capital and surrounding areas.Single tickets for any mode of transport is about 2 euros and operating within an hour of composting (of cyclists paid to individual ticket).Daily travel (dagskort ") is the same and cost about 5 euros to 17 euros a week.Tickets to "flexikort" operates in eight trips (13 euros).For tours profitable purchase "Oslo Card (18-19 euros a day, about 28 euro-two and 34-35 euros for three days, for children between 4 and 15 years - half), which provides free access to most city museums as well as unlimited travel on all public transport (several ferries in the system is not included).Students and people aged over 60, which Norwegian rules, pay half price tickets to museums, procured regular travel and pay separately museum tickets.
Oslo International Airport is located 50 km.north of the city centre in Gardermeene.Get to the airport from Oslo to commuter buses "Flybussen" who walk from the Central Station every 10 minutes (journey time about 40 minutes).Poezda-ekspressy go to the airport from the Central Station, with an interval of 10 minutes (journey time about 20 minutes).Also in the airport zone is stopping most intercity trains from the northern regions and train "Skien.
Taxi is expensive and only works in the city.The landing charge about 3 euros (4 euros after 19.00 and weekends), and about 1.3 euros per kilometre.Credit Cards.Все машины радиофицированы, поэтому заказать машину можно с любого телефона, а также "поймать" на специальных стоянках и на улице.podsazhivat passengers taxi drivers allowed only with the consent already in the cockpit, so stop on the street is not all.Автостоп возможен на всех провинциальных дорогах, но на севере страны движение на трассах довольно редкое и попутную машину иногда приходится ждать достаточно долго.
Voltage
Voltage 220 volts, 50-60 Hz.Outlets European standard.
Tipping
Tipping is usually included in the expense of restaurants and hotels, but to reward waiters, receptionists and porters can leave 5-10 kroner.To pay for a taxi was rounded up by the left or the 5-10 kroner.
Visa
The country belongs to the Schengen zone agreement.To enter a passport and visa.To obtain a visa to submit to the embassy consular passport (must be valid for at least 3 months after the date of departure from Norway), two forms of photographs, an invitation (travel, personal or business) and a form (Form issued in the visa department).For tourist information necessary to present evidence from Norway to pay hotel, return tickets and international insurance.The tourism and the private invitation-only single-entry visa on official invitation can be issued twice.Term Visas for at least 7 days.An consular fee of about $ 28.
On travel with the children to be notarized consent of the other parent (if using only one parent), and both parents (if you go to someone else's children).If a copy of the documents shall notarial certification.Travelling with children on official invitation difficult.When crossing the border must have a copy of the invitation.Immigration authorities have the right to refuse entry for any reason, even with a visa.
Customs regulations
The import and export of foreign currency is limited.Admission is limited to the amount of the currency in 25 thousandkroons.The entry of larger amounts must be accompanied by filling out a special customs declaration.For travellers cheques no restriction.
Беспошлинно ввозятся до 2 л. пива, до 1 л. крепких спиртных напитков (до 60%), до 1 л. вина (до 22%) или до 2 л. вина, если крепкие алкогольные напитки не ввозятся, а также до 200 штук сигарет или 250 гр. табака (при условии достижения ввозящим лицом возраста 18 лет), предметов и вещей домашнего обихода - в пределах личных потребностей, продуктов питания - до 10 кг., автомобильного бензина - не более 200 л. (в т. ч. не более 10 л. в канистре). Общая стоимость ввозимых предметов и продуктов не должна превышать 5 тыс. крон. Ввоз крепких спиртных напитков разрешается только лицам, достигшим 20 лет, пива и вина - достигшим 18 лет.
Запрещён транзит оружия, наркотиков, некоторых медикаментов без соответствующих разрешений таможенных органов и рецептурного сопровождения, а также ввоз сырого мяса, свежих овощей и молочных продуктов. Запрещен вывоз охраняемых видов животных и птиц, предметов, имеющих художественную, культурную и историческую ценность. Нарушение таможенных правил ведет к аннулированию визы и запрету на въезд в страну на достаточно длительный срок.
Посольство России
Посольство РФ в Норвегии:
Norge, 0271 Oslo 2, Drammensveien 74
Телефон: (8-10-47) 22-55-3278, 22-55-3279, 22-44-0608
Факс: (8-10-47) 22-55-0070
E-mail: consul@online.no
Полезные советы
Для Норвегии характерны небольшие города с небольшой численностью населения, разбросанные достаточно далеко друг от друга. Поэтому путешествовать по стране лучше всего на автомобиле или автобусе. Большинство основных достопримечательностей хоть и расположено недалеко от населенных пунктов, но чаще всего не имеют удобных подъездных дорог (или они платные), что объясняется похвальным желанием местных жителей как можно меньше вмешиваться в естественные ландшафты.
К особенностям национального характера можно отнести некоторую медлительность, невозмутимость и способность спокойно реагировать на всё, не повышая голоса даже в сложных ситуациях. При этом все отмечают буквально патологическую честность местных жителей, их всемирно известную любовь к лыжам и страсть к путешествиям. Норвежец очень долго "присматривается" к собеседнику, сдерживает свои эмоции и никогда не дает оценку событиям "с первого взгляда". Королевская семья пользуется большим уважением, поэтому ироничные замечания в адрес монарха не приняты ни в какой форме. При этом и с чувством юмора и с быстротой реакции, вопреки устоявшемуся мнению, у местных жителей все в порядке.
Ночные клубы, дискотеки и другие увеселительные заведения имеют четкую градацию относительно возраста посетителей, ассортимента предлагаемых спиртных напитков и времени работы. Поэтому для входа во многие из них может потребоваться паспорт. Вход в большинство музеев бесплатный.
Курение запрещено во всех видах общественного транспорта и на борту самолётов, а также в большинстве общественных зданий, офисов и т. д. В отелях, барах и ресторанах во всех общих помещениях курение запрещено, а треть столов в обязательном порядке выделяется для некурящих. Такую же политику проводят и отели - до 50% гостиничных номеров только для некурящих и это следует учитывать при выборе отеля. Сигареты продаются только лицам, достигшим 18 лет.
Вина и крепкие алкогольные напитки продаются только в специальных магазинах государственной системы "Винмонополет", работающих по специальному графику. Во многих сельских коммунах продажа спиртных напитков запрещена (пиво к таковым не относится), причем эти ограничения вводит не государство, а сами коммуны. Крепкие спиртные напитки запрещается продавать по воскресеньям и в праздники, а также до 13.00 и после полуночи по будням. Вино и пиво разрешается подавать ежедневно. Жестяные банки из-под пива и безалкогольных напитков подлежат возврату в магазины (при этом покупателю возвращают от 1 до 5 крон за банку), также как и большинство видов стеклотары. Выброшенная на улице бутылка или банка приведет к большому штрафу.
"Закон об общественном достоянии" позволяет свободно передвигаться по стране и находиться на природе в любом доступном месте, но на охраняемых участках право доступа ко всем участкам ограничено. Рекомендуется использовать тропинки и специальные дорожки, но "нельзя нарушать покой животного и растительного мира". Некоторые районы в определенные время года закрывают свои земли для доступа. Палатка не должна стоять ближе 150 м. от жилых построек. Многие фермеры по договоренности предоставляют для ночлега свои дома. В период с 15 апреля по 15 сентября нельзя разводить костры вне специально выделенных и оборудованных мест. Все отходы на стоянке или ночевке следует собирать и утилизировать в специально отведенных контейнерах, иначе возможен большой штраф.
За рыбалку во внутренних водоемах взимается пошлина (обычно от 10 до 25 долларов США) и обязательная лицензия (около 8 долларов США). Лица младше 16 лет могут ловить рыбу бесплатно ручными снастями (удочка, спиннинг, нахлыст) в период с 1 января по 20 августа. Во многих районах прямо не берегу водоемов выстроены специальные домики для рыбалки, обладающие всеми удобствами. Для зимней рыбалки предоставляются специальные передвижные домики-вагончики, которые можно вывезти прямо на лед водоема и ловить сквозь специальное отверстие в полу.
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