Norwegian

Norwegian refers to anything associated with Norway, a country in Northern Europe, and may specifically refer to:

• The Norwegian people, the ethnic group native to Norway
• The Norwegian language, a North Germanic language spoken primarily in Norway
• Norwegian cuisine, the traditional food and drinks of Norway
• Norwegian culture, the cultural practices and traditions of Norway

Norwegian People

The Norwegian people are the ethnic group native to Norway. They share a common culture and speak the Norwegian language. The Norwegian people are considered a North Germanic ethnic group. They are closely related to other North Germanic peoples, such as the Swedes and the Danes.

Norwegian Language

The Norwegian language is a North Germanic language spoken primarily in Norway, where it is the official language. It is closely related to, and mutually intelligible with, the Danish and Swedish languages. Norwegian is written in two official forms, Bokmål and Nynorsk.

Norwegian Cuisine

Norwegian cuisine is known for its traditional food items such as lutefisk, klippfisk, rakfisk, and lefse. The cuisine is largely based on the raw materials readily available in Norway and its mountains, wilderness, and coast.

Norwegian Culture

Norwegian culture is deeply rooted in the country's history and geography. The culture of Norway is closely linked to the country's history and geography. The unique Norwegian farm culture, sustained to this day, has resulted not only from scarce resources but also from ancient property laws.

See Also

• History of Norway
• Geography of Norway
• Economy of Norway
• Politics of Norway