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Norway in Historic Waters and Bergen City Life
The text traces Norway as a maritime nation with a strong coastwise culture and fishing economy. It highlights Trondheim and Bergen, noting their ancient roots, cathedral, and mint, and describes Norwegians as thrifty, practical, and adventurous with a rich literary tradition. It references Viking ancestry, coastal geography, and the influence of notable figures like Henrik Ibsen, then touches on Bergen’s architecture, social character, and the three-part history of Norway from early kingdoms to modern awakening. The piece also mentions exploration reach from Norway to Iceland Green land and North America and notes the Arctic reach of Hammerfest near the North Cape.
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England
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