norway

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