“I can hardly imagine a more appropriate event to symbolise the centennial anniversary of the peaceful dissolution of the union than the opening of a new bridge between our two countries,” said King Harald in his speech at the opening ceremony in June 2005.

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The year 2005 will mark one hundred years since the union between Norway and Sweden was dissolved by peaceful means. For almost a century, Norway has had a voice of its own in the international community. Naturally, the year will be celebrated both at home and abroad. Here is the centennial anniversary program for USA.

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