Norway flag

Norway

History

State established was established, giving Norway a new political framework.
Peak extent of the Old Kingdom became a major monarchical phase in Norway's political history.
Kalmar Union (personal union) tied Norway into a larger political structure and changed its constitutional direction.
Denmark–Norway (real union) tied Norway into a larger political structure and changed its constitutional direction.
State re-established was an important early state or ruling power in the region, giving Norway deep historical roots.
Constitution, setting or updating the country's basic constitutional framework, setting or updating the country's basic constitutional framework, setting or updating the country's basic constitutional framework, setting or updating the country's basic constitutional framework, setting or updating the country's basic constitutional framework.
Kingdoms of Sweden–Norway (personal union) became a major monarchical phase in Norway's political history.
Union dissolved tied Norway into a larger political structure and changed its constitutional direction.
CapitalOslo
Population5.6M
Area386,252 km2
CurrencyNorwegian krone

Short facts

RegionNorthern Europe
LanguageNorwegian
Time zoneCET (UTC+1)
Drives onRight

Worth seeing

  • Stunning nature: Fjords, mountains, waterfalls and coastline.
  • Northern lights: One of the best places in the world to see aurora.
  • Safe & stable: High quality of life and low political risk.

Planning questions

What is Norway known for?Stunning nature, Northern lights, Safe & stable.
What is the capital?Oslo.
Which language is useful?Norwegian.
When is the national day?17 May.
How should I browse it here?Start with the facts, jump to linked cities, then check events and topics.

Known for

Stunning natureFjordsmountainswaterfallscoastline.Northern lightsSafe & stableHigh quality of life