Norway The Gulf Stream has this effect only on the northern parts of Norway, not in the south, despite what is commonly believed. The northern coast of Norway would thus be ice-covered if not for the Gulf Stream. As a side-effect, the Scandinavian Mountains prevent continental winds from reaching the coastline, causing very cool summers throughout Atlantic Norway. Oslo has more of a continental climate, similar to Sweden's. The mountain ranges have subarctic and tundra climates. There is also very high rainfall in areas exposed to the Atlantic, such as Bergen. Oslo, in comparison, is dry, being in a rain shadow.
Office of the Auditor General of Norway the office, removing the ministry. In 1938, with 64 against 63 votes, the Parliament of Norway changed the office's name to the current "Riksrevisjonen" (lit. "the National Auditing"). In 1962 the auditing of the Norwegian State Railways, Telegrafverket and the Postal Service were included in the office. The Auditor General is the head of the Office. Office of the Auditor General of Norway The Office of the Auditor General of Norway () is the state auditor of the Government of Norway and directly subordinate of the Parliament of Norway. It is responsible for auditing, monitoring and advising all state economic