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The Embassy of Norway in Washington, D.C. is the
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of the
Kingdom of Norway Norway, officially the Kingdom of Norway, is a Nordic country in Northern Europe, the mainland territory of which comprises the western and northernmost portion of the Scandinavian Peninsula. The remote Arctic island of Jan Mayen and the ...
to the
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. It is presently located at 2720 34th St., NW, Washington DC 20008. The Embassy in Washington, D.C. is Norway's largest, with a staff of approximately 50, including representatives from a number of Norwegian ministries. The Ambassador is Anniken R. Krutnes.


History

Norway established an embassy in the United States in 1906, a year after Norwegian independence from Sweden. The current chancery was built in 1977.
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conducted a major renovation and expansion of the complex, incorporating various new features such as a new copper-clad timber hull and various sustainability upgrades, that was completed in May 2022.


Norwegian Consulates in the United States

The Embassy also operates consulates general in
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. In addition, there are 38 Norwegian
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s around the United States.


See also

* Statue of Crown Princess Märtha *
Norway–United States relations The United States and Norway have a very long tradition of positive relations. The American Revolution of 1776 had a profound impact on Norway, and the democratic ideals of the United States Constitution served as a model for the authors of Norw ...
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Foreign relations of Norway The foreign relations of Norway are based on the country's membership in NATO and within the workings of the United Nations (UN). Additionally, despite not being a member of the European Union (EU), Norway takes a part in the integration of EU ...
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References


External links


Official websiteNorway and the United States
at the Embassy Website
Visitor’s visa and residence permit to Norway
at the Embassy Website
wikimapia
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Norway–United States relations
Norway Norway, officially the Kingdom of Norway, is a Nordic country in Northern Europe, the mainland territory of which comprises the western and northernmost portion of the Scandinavian Peninsula. The remote Arctic island of Jan Mayen and the ...
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