Geography
Norway is in Northern Europe, Europe. Its listed coordinates are 62, 10; it has Finland, Russia, Sweden.
Neighboring countries: Finland, Russia, Sweden
Europe
Norway
Norway is a country in Northern Europe. Learn its capital, flag, population, area, currency, language, geography, culture, food, famous places, travel facts, and FAQs.
Quick Facts
- Capital
- Oslo
- Continent
- Europe
- Region
- Northern Europe
- Population
- 5.6 million
- Area
- 386,224 km²
- Currency
- Norwegian krone (NOK)
- Official language
- Norwegian Nynorsk, Norwegian Bokmål, Sami
- Calling code
- +47
- Internet TLD
- .no
- Time zone
- UTC+01:00
Norway map preview: 62.00, 10.00
People and Culture
Norway uses Norwegian Nynorsk, Norwegian Bokmål, Sami in this dataset. Culture, traditions, education, sport, arts, and daily life can vary by region, language community, and local history, so deeper cultural notes should be checked with reliable local sources.
Food: Food culture in Norway varies by region and community. This profile avoids naming specific dishes unless they have been reviewed from a dedicated source, making it a safe starting point for classroom or travel research.
Short History
Norway is recorded with the official name Kingdom of Norway. This profile uses country database fields for quick reference and links the country to its region, capital, identifiers, and basic geography. Detailed historical timelines should be checked with dedicated historical sources when used for formal research.
Famous Places and Travel Facts
Famous places
- Oslo
- Northern Europe cultural and historic sites
- Europe map and regional landmarks
Travel facts
- Capital or main administrative city: Oslo
- Time zone data: UTC+01:00
- Check official sources for entry, safety, and transport information.
Fun facts
- Norway is grouped under Europe.
- Norway has a listed area of 386,224 km².
- Norway is listed as a UN member.
FAQs about Norway
What is the capital of Norway?
The capital of Norway is Oslo.
What continent is Norway in?
Norway is in Europe.
What currency does Norway use?
Norway uses the Norwegian krone.
What language is spoken in Norway?
Norwegian Nynorsk, Norwegian Bokmål, Sami is listed for Norway in this database.