Embassy of Norway, Washington, D.C. explained

Embassy of Norway,
Washington, D.C.
Address:2720 34th St., NW, Washington DC 20008
Ambassador:Anniken R. Krutnes
Website:https://www.norway.no/en/usa/

The Embassy of Norway in Washington, D.C. is the diplomatic mission of the Kingdom of Norway to the United States.

It is presently located at 2720 34th St., NW, Washington DC 20008. The Embassy in Washington, D.C. is Norway's largest, with a staff of approximately 50, including representatives from a number of Norwegian ministries.[1]

The Ambassador is Anniken R. Krutnes.[2]

History

Norway established an embassy in the United States in 1906, a year after Norwegian independence from Sweden.

The current chancery was built in 1977. Fentress Architects conducted a major renovation and expansion of the complex, incorporating various new features such as a new copper-clad timber hull and various sustainability upgrades, that was completed in May 2022.[3] [4]

Norwegian Consulates in the United States

The Embassy also operates consulates general in New York City and San Francisco. In addition, there are 38 Norwegian honorary consulates around the United States.[5]

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: The Royal Norwegian . Embassy.org . 2015-04-30.
  2. Web site: Amb. Anniken R. Krutnes. Norway.no.
  3. Web site: 2022-08-18. Daily digest: Revamped chancery at the Royal Norwegian Embassy debuts, L.A's Historic Filipinotown gets a new gateway, and more. The Architect's Newspaper. 12 May 2022.
  4. Web site: 2022-08-18. James. Brillon. Fentress Architects overhauls Norwegian Embassy in Washington. 24 May 2022. Dezeen.
  5. Web site: Norway and the United States: Honorary Consulates. 2019-09-11. Norway and the United States. Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.