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Kingdom of Norway

Norway

Also known as: Norge (Bokmål), Noreg (Nynorsk), Norgga (Northern Sami), Vuona (Lule Sami), Nøørjen (Southern Sami), Norjan (Kven), Kingdom of Norway, Kongeriket Norge (Bokmål), Kongeriket Noreg (Nynorsk), Norgga gonagasriika (Northern Sami), Vuona gånågisrijkka (Lule Sami), Nøørjen gånkarïjhke (Southern Sami), Norjan kuninkhaanvaltakunta (Kven)

Country
Norway
Kongeriket Norge · Kingdom of Norway
Name Origin
Norðrvegr
Old Norse Meaning “Northern Way” Along the Scandinavian Coast
Symbols
🦁 Golden Lion · Viking Ships · Nordic Cross
Codes
NO · NOR
ISO 3166-1 · IOC Country Code
TLD
.no
Internet Country Code Top-Level Domain
Telephone Code
+47
International Calling Code
Currency
NOK · kr · National Currency of Norway
Official Languages
Bokmål & Nynorsk Standards · Sámi Languages Official in Northern Regions
Religion
Christianity · Secularism
Historically Lutheran Nordic Society
Capital
National Capital & Political Center of Norway
Largest City
Largest Metropolitan, Economic & Cultural Center in Norway
Government
Unitary Parliamentary Constitutional Monarchy
Region
Northern Europe · Nordic Region · Scandinavian Peninsula
Counties
15 Counties
Akershus · Buskerud · Finnmark · Innlandet · Møre og Romsdal · Nordland · Oslo · Rogaland · Telemark · Troms · Trøndelag · Vestfold · Vestland · Østfold · Agder · Further Divided into Municipalities (Kommuner)
Time Zone
Central European Time (UTC+1)
Central European Summer Time (UTC+2)
King Harald V
King
Harald V
Since January 17, 1991 · King of Norway · Constitutional Monarch & Head of State
Queen Sonja
Queen
Sonja
Queen of Norway · Consort of King Harald V & Senior Member of the Norwegian Royal Family
Crown Prince Haakon Magnus
Crown Prince
Haakon Magnus
Crown Prince of Norway · Heir Apparent to the Norwegian Throne & Son of King Harald V
Crown Princess Mette-Marit
Crown Princess
Mette-Marit
Crown Princess of Norway · Wife of Crown Prince Haakon Magnus & Senior Royal Family Member
Princess Ingrid Alexandra
Princess
Ingrid Alexandra
Princess of Norway · Second in Line to the Norwegian Throne
Prince Sverre Magnus
Prince
Sverre Magnus
Prince of Norway · Member of the Norwegian Royal Family & Son of Crown Prince Haakon
Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre
Prime Minister
Jonas Gahr Støre
Since October 14, 2021 · Prime Minister of Norway · Head of Government & Executive Authority
Area
148,729 sq mi
385,207 km² · #61 of 197 Countries by Area
Population
5,620,000
#118 of 197 Countries by Population
Population Density
38/sq mi
15/km² · #176 of 197 Countries by Population Density · Population Concentrated Along Fjords & Southern Coastal Corridors
Demonym
Norwegian
Kingdom Unified
c. 872
Traditional Unification of Norway Under Harald Fairhair
Constitution Signed
May 17, 1814
Norwegian Constitution Signed at Eidsvoll Following Danish Rule
Independence Restored
June 7, 1905
Union With Sweden Dissolved and Full Norwegian Sovereignty Restored
Norway Location
60.4720° N, 8.4689° E
Scandinavian Peninsula · Arctic Circle · Northern Europe
Europe Globe
Continent
Oslo, Norway WEATHER
Regions
Counties
Dependent Areas
Antarctica

Norway is a country in Northern Europe characterized by rugged mountains, deep fjords along its North Atlantic coastline, vast forests, and Arctic landscapes in the north.

📍 Norway is a country located in Northern Europe, forming part of Scandinavia along the western edge of the Scandinavian Peninsula. It is bordered by Sweden to the east, Finland and Russia to the northeast, with an extensive coastline along the North Sea to the southwest and the Norwegian Sea and Barents Sea to the north.
Norway’s terrain is highly rugged and mountainous, featuring deep fjords carved by glaciers, high plateaus, and valleys. Much of the population lives along the coast, where the climate is milder due to ocean currents. The interior includes forests and alpine regions.
Norway’s coastal location and access to the North Atlantic have historically made it important for maritime trade, fishing, and exploration, shaping its culture and economy.
Oslo
👥 700,000
Oslo
👥700,000
Bergen, Vestland
👥285,000
Trondheim, Trøndelag
👥210,000
Stavanger, Rogaland
👥145,000
Bærum, Akershus
👥130,000
Kristiansand, Agder
👥115,000
Drammen, Buskerud
👥110,000
Asker, Akershus
👥95,000
Tromsø, Troms
👥75,000
Sandnes, Rogaland
👥80,000
Sarpsborg, Østfold
👥60,000
Skien, Telemark
👥55,000
Tønsberg, Vestfold
👥55,000
Haugesund, Rogaland
👥38,000
Moss, Østfold
👥50,000
Bodø, Nordland
👥55,000
Arendal, Agder
👥45,000
Hammerfest, Finnmark
👥11,000
Harstad, Troms
👥25,000
Alta, Finnmark
👥21,000
Counties (Fylker)
A
Agder County
(Agder fylke)
Akershus County
(Akershus fylke)
B
Buskerud County
(Buskerud fylke)
F
Finnmark County
(Finnmark fylke)
I
Innlandet County
(Innlandet fylke)
M
Møre og Romsdal County
(Møre og Romsdal fylke)
N
Nordland County
(Nordland fylke)
O
Oslo County
(Oslo kommune)
Østfold County
(Østfold fylke)
R
Rogaland County
(Rogaland fylke)
T
Telemark County
(Telemark fylke)
Troms County
(Troms fylke)
Trøndelag County
(Trøndelag fylke)
V
Vestfold County
(Vestfold fylke)
Vestland County
(Vestland fylke)
Counties are the primary administrative divisions of Norway. Total: 15
External Territories (Ytre territorier)
B
Bouvet Island
(Bouvetøya)
(~0 • Uninhabited)
J
Jan Mayen
(~18 • Station staff)
S
Svalbard
(~2,900)
Norway’s external territories include Arctic regions and remote dependencies. Bouvet Island is an uninhabited subantarctic dependency. Jan Mayen is a remote volcanic island with a small rotating population of military and meteorological staff. Svalbard is a permanently inhabited Arctic archipelago governed under the Svalbard Treaty. Total: 3
Antarctic Territories (Antarktiske territorier)
P
Peter I Island
(Peter I Øy)
(Uninhabited)
Q
Queen Maud Land
(Dronning Maud Land)
(Antarctic claim)
Norway maintains two Antarctic territories: Peter I Island and Queen Maud Land. Peter I Island is an uninhabited volcanic island, while Queen Maud Land is a territorial claim in Antarctica. All Antarctic claims are subject to the Antarctic Treaty System. Total: 2
Historic Counties (Historiske fylker)
Historic counties reflect Norway’s previous administrative structure before reforms. Historiske fylker gjenspeiler Norges tidligere administrative inndeling. Note: Not current administrative units.
Road System (Nordic Transportation Infrastructure)
Drives On: Right
Norway follows right-hand traffic regulations.
Electrical System (Power Plug Types)
Primary Plug Types: Type C & Type F
Norway commonly uses Type C and Type F electrical outlets.

What is the Internet TLD for Norway?

A top-level domain (TLD) is the last section of a website address that appears after the final dot.

Country-code top-level domains are called ccTLDs and are assigned to countries and territories around the world.

Examples:

.se = Sweden .dk = Denmark .jp = Japan

Norway uses:

.no

What is the ISO Code for Norway?

ISO country codes come from the international standard ISO 3166 created by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). These codes are used globally in databases, aviation systems, banking, shipping, and international data systems to uniquely identify countries and territories.

ISO 3166-1 codes are the two-letter country codes such as NO. These are called Level-1 ISO codes.

Only ISO 3166-1 codes support flag emojis. Flag emojis are created by combining two Unicode regional indicator letters that match the country's ISO two-letter code.

Norway is assigned the ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code:

NO

Official ISO country name:

Kingdom of Norway

Subdivision codes do not have flag emojis.
ISO-2 Code: NO
ISO-3 Code: NOR
ISO Numeric Code: 578
NO Norway Flag Norway (ISO 3166-1)
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Unicode Flag Code: U+1F1F3 U+1F1F4
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Norway Flag
🇳🇴 "Ja, vi elsker dette landet" – (Norwegian) / "Yes, We Love This Country"
• Lyrics written by Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson in 1859
• Music composed by Rikard Nordraak
• Adopted as Norway’s national anthem in 1864
Norway Flag
🇳🇴 "Kongesangen" – (Norwegian) / "The King's Song"
• Lyrics written by Henrik Wergeland in 1841
• Music adapted from the British royal anthem melody
• Used as Norway’s royal anthem
Norway Flag Map

Unofficial Mottos:

Royal Motto (Acts as National Motto):

"Alt for Norge"

(Translated from Norwegian:"All for Norway", adopted by King Haakon VII in 1905 and used by Kings Olav V and Harald V, it became a rallying cry during the German occupation and symbolizes national unity and dedication)

Royal Motto:

"Enig og tro til Dovre faller"

(Translated from Norwegian: “United and faithful until Dovre falls", an older oath from the Eidsvoll assembly in 1814, representing steadfastness)

Norway National Anthem:

Himno Nacional de Guatemala

(Translated from Norwegian: "Yes, we love this country")

Norway Royal Anthem:

"Kongesangen"

(Translated from Norwegian: "King's Song")

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