Travel Guide to Norway
Norway is located in northern Europe, bordering the North Sea, the Norwegian Sea, and the Barents Sea. It shares land borders with Sweden, Finland, and Russia. It is is known for its stunning fjords, mountains, and glaciers, as well as its northern lights and midnight sun. We have yet to visit Norway, but would love to one day.

Fast Facts
- Official Name: Kingdom of Norway
- Capital: Oslo
- Other Major Cities: Bergen, Trondheim, Stavanger
- Population: Approximately 5.5 million people (in 2024)
- Language: Norwegian (Bokmål and Nynorsk), Sami (in certain regions)
- Government: Constitutional monarchy with a parliamentary system
- Currency: Norwegian Krone (NOK)
- Area: 385,207 square kilometers (148,729 square miles)
- Known for: Stunning natural landscapes, including fjords, mountains, and the Northern Lights; rich Viking heritage; oil and gas industry; high standard of living; Nobel Peace Prize; winter sports, especially skiing; and being a leader in environmental sustainability.
Norway Articles
- See Map of Norway
- Unique foods of Norway: Norway is known for its traditional cuisine, which includes dishes like lutefisk (dried cod soaked in lye), rakfisk (fermented fish), and fårikål (lamb stew with cabbage).
- Oslo Car Rental: Take The Headache Out Of Holidays With Oslo Lufthavn Leiebil
- Norway Hostels - budget places to stay in Norway
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