Northern Europe, bordering the North Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, west of Sweden.
Two centuries of Viking raids into Europe tapered off after King Olav TRYGGVASON adopted Christianity in 994; conversion of the Norwegian kingdom occu ...
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Latitude: 39.04372
Longitude: -77.48749
Home country: United States
Distance to Norway:
6,126.696 km
Terrain:
Glaciated; mostly high plateaus and rugged mountains broken by fertile valleys; small, scattered plains; coastline deeply indented by fjords; arctic tundra in north.
Natural Resources:
Petroleum, natural gas, iron ore, copper, lead, zinc, titanium, pyrites, nickel, fish, timber, hydropower.
Industries:
Petroleum and gas, shipping, fishing, aquaculture, food processing, shipbuilding, pulp and paper products, metals, chemicals, timber, mining, textiles.
Population: 5,509,733
Most Norwegians live in the south where the climate is milder and there is better connectivity to mainland Europe; population clusters are found all along the North Sea coast in the southwest, and Skaggerak in the southeast; the interior areas of the north remain sparsely populated.
Area: 323,802 km2
slightly larger than twice the size of Georgia; slightly larger than New Mexico
About two-thirds mountains; some 50,000 islands off its much-indented coastline; strategic location adjacent to sea lanes and air routes in North Atlantic; one of the most rugged and longest coastlines in the world.
| Code | Language |
|---|---|
| nno | Norwegian Nynorsk |
| nob | Norwegian Bokmål |
| smi | Sami |
Bokmal Norwegian (official), Nynorsk Norwegian (official), small Sami- and Finnish-speaking minorities
| Code | Currency | Symbol |
|---|---|---|
| NOK | krone | kr |
Capital City: Oslo
Local time: Thursday, December 11 at 4:38 pm (GMT+01:00)
Visiting Norway
You're in for a treat! Norway is a fascinating place to explore, especially from June to August. Here's what you could encounter:
- Stunning fjords and natural landscapes
- Rich Viking history and heritage
- Vibrant cities with modern attractions
- High cost of living and travel
- Cold and harsh winters
- Limited daylight in winter months
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Travel is usually safe, some areas are risky
- Norwegian cuisine features seafood and game meats.
- Popular dishes include rakfisk and lutefisk.
- Berries and root vegetables are common ingredients.
- Visit the Geirangerfjord
- Explore the Vigeland Sculpture Park in Oslo
- See the Northern Lights in Tromsø
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