Armenians in Norway

Norwegian-Armenians are Armenians living in Norway. The number of Armenians is estimated between 1,000 and 2,000 and they come mainly from countries in the Middle East. Recently Norway is seeing some influx from Armenia as well. Most Norwegian Armenians live in the capital Oslo.

Armenians in Norway
Total population
1,000-2,000 Around 0.03% of the Norwegian population
Regions with significant populations
Oslo
Religion
Armenian Apostolic Church, Armenian Catholic Church
Related ethnic groups
Armenian diaspora
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Hidden Armenians

Most Armenians belong to the Armenian Apostolic Church under the jurisdiction of the See of Holy Echmiadzin. There is a smaller number belonging to the Armenian Catholic Church.

Notes
  • Dr. Fridtjof Nansen. Armenia and the Near East. Publisher: J.C.& A.L. Fawcett, Inc., New York, 1928, p. 170 - 179 (The Armenians and Civilization in Other Lands).

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