State symbols of the Kingdom of Norway

Location of the Kingdom of Norway (green) in Europe (green and dark grey).

The State symbols of Norway are the symbols that are used to represent the Norwegian people or the Finns proper and abroad to represent the country and its people.

Norway, officially known as the Kingdom of Norway, is located in the northern section of the Scandinavian Peninsula. The country has egalitarian ideals, an excellent welfare system and has ranked first on the World Happiness Report.

Norway has a long, rich history and has been part of myths and legends that still captivate today (think Norse mythology). Norway’s landscapes are among the most fascinating and majestic in the world, from fjords to glaciers and mountains. For visitors to Norway, the incredible combination of natural and cultural wonders makes the country unforgettable. Norway is represented by many official and unofficial symbols that highlight this rich culture and landscape. Let’s take a look at popular Norwegian symbols and what they represent.

The best friends are fewest. Straight ahead is shortest, but not always easiest. Either conform to the customs or flee the country. To be a hero hang on for a minute longer. The less you know, the less you forget. Good fortune is loaned, not owned. Where age gets in, he will never get out again. The lame runs if he has to. The pardon may be more severe than the penalty. Better ten hairs on the head than one in the soup. If you bend the rights, they will break. All weather is passing.

Symbols

	Symbol	Image
Coat of arms	State Coat of arms of the Kingdom of Norway	Coat of Arms of the Norwegian Kingdom
Flag	State flag of the Kingdom of Norway	State Flag of the Norwegian Kingdom
Flower	National flower of the Kingdom of Norway Saxifraga cotyledon National floral emblem of the Norwegian Kingdom Erica cinerea	State Flower of the Norwegian Kingdom State Floral Emblem of the Norwegian Kingdom
Tree	National tree of the Kingdom of Norway Picea abies	State Tree of the Norwegian Kingdom
Butterfly	National butterfly of the Kingdom of Norway Satyrium w-album	State Butterfly of the Norwegian Kingdom
Bird	National bird of the Kingdom of Norway Cinclus cinclus cinclus	State Bird of the Norwegian Kingdom
Fish	National fish of the Kingdom of Norway Theragra finnmarchica	State Fish of the Norwegian Kingdom
Animals	National animal of the Norwegian Kingdom Rangifer tarandus tarandus National aquatic marine mammal of the Norwegian Kingdom Mesoplodon bidens	State Animal of the Norwegian Kingdom State Aquatic Marine Mammal of the Norwegian Kingdom
Horse	National horse of the Kingdom of Norway Fjordhest	State Horse of the Norwegian Kingdom
Dog	National dog of the Kingdom of Norway Norsk Elghund Grå	State Dog of the Norwegian Kingdom
Fruit	National fruit of the Kingdom of Norway Rubus chamaemorus	State Fruit of the Norwegian Kingdom
Instrument	National instrument of the Kingdom of Norway Hardanger fiddle/Hardingfele	State Instrument of the Norwegian Kingdom
Dance	National dance of the Kingdom of Norway Traditional Norwegian dance	State Dance of the Norwegian Kingdom
Sport	National sport of the Kingdom of Norway Skiidrett	State Sport of the Norwegian Kingdom
Dish	National dish of the Kingdom of Norway Fårikål	State Dish of the Norwegian Kingdom
Drink	National drink of the Kingdom of Norway Akevitt	State Drink of the Norwegian Kingdom
Dress	National dress of the Kingdom of Norway Bunads	State Dress of the Norwegian Kingdom
Tartan	National tartan of the Kingdom of Norway Norwegian Tartan	State Tartan of the Norwegian Kingdom
Mineral	National mineral of the Kingdom of Norway National stone	State Mineral of the Norwegian Kingdom
Mountain	National mountain of the Kingdom of Norway "Steep mountain road"	State Mountain of the Norwegian Kingdom

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• National symbols of Iceland

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