The Kingdom of Norway (Norwegian Norge = Bokmål or Noreg = Nynorsk) in Northern Europe on the western part of the Scandinavian Peninsula with the capital Oslo covers 385,207 km². The territory includes the islands of Svalbard and Jan Mayen. It borders Sweden to the east and Finland and Russia to the northeast.

For a Weinbau, the klimatischen conditions are not suitable. There are significant, prohibitive restrictions regarding Alkoholkonsum. Wein and Spirituose can only be purchased at state sales outlets "Vinmonopolet". Supermarkets only sell Bier, and no Alkohol can be sold at gas stations. Restaurants and cafes require a permit to serve alcohol. The minimum age for purchasing beer and wine is 18, and for spirits, it is 20 years. Berry wines made from Crowberries (Norwegian Krekling), which are also flavored with herbs, are very popular. The Nationalgetränk (Viking drink) is the "Mjød" made in the style of Met from Honig and herbs.
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