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...later Swedish kings, from which it emerged independent only in 1905. Stubborn zealots, the Norwegian rival Deputies changed the Danish name of Norway's capital, "Christiania," to "Oslo." Having changed Trondhjem to Nidaros, they now contemplate changing the names of two of Norway's major ports, Bergen and Christiansund. to "Björgvin" and "Fosna...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: NORWAY: Beautiful Name | 9/2/1929 | See Source »

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