What continent is Norway in?

Norway is in Europe, specifically the Northern Europe subregion.

What is the population of Norway?

Norway has a population of roughly 5,311,916 people, across a land area of 323,802 km².

What language is spoken in Norway?

The main languages of Norway are Norwegian Nynorsk, Norwegian Bokmål and Sami.

Which countries border Norway?

Norway shares a land border with 3 countries: Finland, Sweden and Russia.

Norway

Kingdom of Norway

Norway is a country in Northern Europe, Europe. Its capital is Oslo, home to roughly 5,311,916 people across 323,802 km² of land.

Where is Norway?

Norway is in Northern Europe, Europe, bordering Finland, Sweden, Russia. Drag or zoom the map, or open the full interactive world map.

Key facts

Capital: Oslo
Continent: Europe
Subregion: Northern Europe
Population: 5,311,916
Land area: 323,802 km²
ISO codes: NO / NOR
Languages: Norwegian Nynorsk, Norwegian Bokmål, Sami
Coastline: Has a coastline
Currency: Norwegian krone (NOK)
Calling code: +47
Internet domain: .no

How Norway compares

Norway ranks 117th of 194 countries on this site by population and 68th by land area — roughly 0.07% of their combined population. In Europe it ranks 25th of 45 by population and 8th by area. It has a coastline. It shares land borders with 3 other countries.

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Flag of Norway: colours

A pixel-accurate scan of the Norway flag breaks down as 60.9% red, 20.7% blue and 18.4% white.

Can you name a country from its colours alone? That is the whole idea behind the flag pie chart game.

Did you know?

Norway's western fjords — deep, glacier-carved inlets — are among the most dramatic coastlines on Earth.
In summer north of the Arctic Circle, the midnight sun keeps the sky bright around the clock.
The Nobel Peace Prize is awarded in Oslo each December.
Viking longships preserved in Oslo museums reveal Norway's seafaring warrior past.
Bunad folk costumes, with embroidered wool and silver clasps, are worn at weddings and Constitution Day.

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Norway: frequently asked questions

What is the capital of Norway?: The capital of Norway is Oslo.
What continent is Norway in?: Norway is in Europe, specifically the Northern Europe subregion.
What is the population of Norway?: Norway has a population of roughly 5,311,916 people, across a land area of 323,802 km².
What language is spoken in Norway?: The main languages of Norway are Norwegian Nynorsk, Norwegian Bokmål and Sami.
Which countries border Norway?: Norway shares a land border with 3 countries: Finland, Sweden and Russia.

Practice with geography games

Studying Norway is easier when you put facts into practice. Try these free games to reinforce flags, capitals, and comparative geography.

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