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History in Oslo

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In the 8th century a settlement was built right at the top of the Oslo Fjord. This settlement grew rapidly during Viking times. Agriculture, trade and shipbuilding were important commercial activities, and Oslo sometimes are refered as the "Viking Capital". The city of Oslo was founded long after the town had been developed by the Vikings. Recent archeological findings state that the city was founded year 1000.

Approximatly the half of the Oslo's population died during the time of Black Death in 1348. This epidemic caused that Norway became reduced to a province of Denmark. During this time Copenhagen was the actual capital of Norway. Oslo was completely destroyed by fire in 1624. The King Christian IV of Denmark and Norway , decided to move Oslo from what we today call the Old Town , and rebuild it near the Akershus Fortress. A completely new city was created and named Christiania.

Norway was united with Sweden in 1814. This caused a very strong economic and political growth of Christiania with substantial expansion right up until the dissolution of the union with Sweden in 1905. The original name of Oslo was re-instated on January 1, 1925. go go you power rangers

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