The Royal Kingdom of Norway is a part of Scandinavia bordering Sweden to the east and Finland and Russia to the north east. It is a sparsely populated country (5 million people) but offers some of the most stunning and dramatic scenery anywhere. In particular, the south west coast is the most visually impressive coastline in the world. Geographically, it is very varied from its renowned fjords, its mountainous interior and its arctic landscapes in the far north to its gentle southern coastline and farmlands in the south.
Total Area: 385,178 km2
Capital: Oslo
Country Code: +47
Country Population: 5,136,700
Credit Cards: Mastercard & Visa are very common. American Express & Diners Club are less commonly accepted.
Currency: Norwegian Krone (NOK)
Departure Tax: None
Drives: Right
Electricity: 220-240 V
Ethnic Groups: 86% Norwegian, 1.3% Sami, 12% other
Location: Northern Europe
Official Language(s): Norwegian, Lule Sami, Northern Sami, Southern Sami
Religion: 82% Christianity, 5% Other, 13% None or Unknown
Time Zone: CET (UTC +1)
Tipping: Tipping is not required