Oslo
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Definition
Noun: * The capital and largest city of Norway: "Oslo" is the primary administrative, cultural, and economic center of Norway. * The country's main port: "Oslo" is Norway's most significant seaport, handling a major portion of the nation's maritime trade. * A city located at the head of a fjord on Norway's southern coast: "Oslo" is geographically situated at the northernmost point of the Oslofjord.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- We flew into Oslo to begin our tour of Scandinavia.
- The National Museum in Oslo houses Edvard Munch's famous painting, "The Scream".
- The port of Oslo is a hub for ferry traffic in the region.
Advanced Usage
- "Greater Oslo": Refers to the metropolitan area surrounding and including the city of Oslo.
- The population of Greater Oslo exceeds one million people.
Variants and Related Words
- Christiania (noun): The former name of Oslo from 1624 to 1925.
- The city was known as Christiania for over 300 years.
- Oslofjord (noun): The fjord on which the city of Oslo is located.
- Many residents enjoy sailing on the Oslofjord during the summer.
Synonyms
- Capital of Norway: The official designation of Oslo.
- (Historical) Christiania: The historical name for the city.
Noun
- the capital and largest city of Norway; the country's main port; located at the head of a fjord on Norway's southern coast