Embassy of Norway, Washington, D.C.

Embassy of Norway,
Washington, D.C.
Map
LocationWashington, D.C.
Address2720 34th St., NW, Washington DC 20008
AmbassadorAnniken R. Krutnes
Websitehttps://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

Courtyard in 2023

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

References

  1. ^ "The Royal Norwegian". Embassy.org. Retrieved 2015-04-30.
  2. ^ "Amb. Anniken R. Krutnes". Norway.no.
  3. ^ "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. Retrieved 2022-08-18.
  4. ^ Brillon, James (24 May 2022). "Fentress Architects overhauls Norwegian Embassy in Washington". Dezeen. Retrieved 2022-08-18.
  5. ^ "Norway and the United States: Honorary Consulates". Norway and the United States. Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Retrieved 2019-09-11.
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