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Norway

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Historically linked to the Swedish crown, Norway peacefully dissolved this union by declaring independence from Stockholm in 1905. Norway subsequently founded its own monarchy, naming Prince Karl of Denmark to be monarch; Prince Karl took the title King Håkon VII. Until World War II, Norway pursued a policy of neutrality. Despite its stance, however, Norway was not able to avoid occupation by Germany during the war. In 1949, neutrality was...

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