Norway

Norway is a country in Europe. Its capital is Oslo. About 5.5 million people live here, and the country covers 385,000 km². Its centre lies in the Northern and Eastern Hemispheres.

Capital: Oslo
Continent: Europe
Population: about 5.5 million
Area: 385,000 km²

At a glance

Population is about 5.5 million, area is about 385,000 km².
Northern Europe, a long rugged coastline with deep fjords; a large part of the country lies north of the Arctic Circle.
It borders Sweden, Finland and Russia.
People here eat brunost, a sweet brown cheese, and children learn to ski almost as soon as they walk.

Fun facts

The Nobel Peace Prize is awarded in this country's capital. The Arctic archipelago of Svalbard belongs to it. Its oil fund is one of the largest sovereign wealth funds in the world.