Norway
A long, fjord-shredded strip of northern Europe, Norway reaches so far above the Arctic Circle that the summer sun refuses to set, and its deep coastal inlets are the stuff of postcards.
WHAT THE FLAG MEANS â—¢
A red field with a blue Nordic cross outlined in white, its vertical arm shifted toward the hoist. The off-centre cross marks Norway's place among the Nordic countries, while the red, white and blue were chosen as colours of liberty.
Norway FACTS â—¢
| Capital | Oslo |
|---|---|
| Continent | Europe |
| Population | 5,627,400 |
| Area | 385,207 km² |
| Population density | 15 /km² |
| Currency | Norwegian krone (NOK) kr |
| Official languages | Bokmål, Norwegian, Nynorsk, Sámi |
| Calling code | +47 |
| Internet TLD | .no |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 |
| Drives on the | Right |
| ISO codes | NO / NOR |
DID YOU KNOW? â—¢
- Its heavily indented coastline is famous for fjords, deep sea inlets carved by ancient glaciers.
- Parts of the country lie so far north that the sun never fully sets in summer, earning the nickname the land of the midnight sun.
- It regularly tops global rankings for quality of life and human development.
- The Nobel Peace Prize is awarded each year in its capital, Oslo.
Norway FAQ â—¢
What is the capital of Norway?
The capital of Norway is Oslo.
What is the population of Norway?
Norway has a population of about 5,627,400.
What currency does Norway use?
Norway uses the Norwegian krone (NOK).
What languages are spoken in Norway?
The official languages of Norway are Bokmål, Norwegian, Nynorsk, Sámi.
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