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Norway

Kingdom of Norway

Europe · Northern Europe

Capital
Oslo
Population
5.3M
Area
323,802 km²
Region
Northern Europe
Languages
Norwegian Nynorsk, Norwegian Bokmål, Sami
Currency
Norwegian krone (kr)

Location on the World Map

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Neighbouring countries (3)

Famous Personality

Edvard Munch

artist

He is internationally famous for painting 'The Scream.'

Local Delicacy

Rakfisk

A traditional dish of fermented fish typically served with flatbread and potatoes.

National Symbols

National animalLion
National birdWhite-throated dipper

Famous Landmark & Geography

Geirangerfjord, a famous landmark of Norway

Geirangerfjord

This UNESCO-listed fjord is renowned for its steep cliffs and waterfalls.

Agriculture & Produce

Most grown cropBarley

Barley is Norway's most important cereal crop, suited to the country's cool growing conditions.

Most grown fruitApple

Apples are Norway's leading tree fruit, especially in the fjord districts of western Norway.

Major Cities

Oslo Bergen Trondheim Stavanger Drammen

Mountain Peaks (Tallest to Shortest)

1Galdhøpiggen2,469 m
2Glittertind2,452 m
3Store Skagastølstind2,405 m
4Snøhetta2,286 m

Major Airports

Oslo Airport · Oslo
IATA OSLICAO ENGM
Bergen Airport, Flesland · Bergen
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Trondheim Airport, Værnes · Trondheim
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Stavanger Airport, Sola · Stavanger
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Top 5 Musical Instruments (Most to Least Popular)

1
Hardanger fiddle

The Hardanger fiddle is Norway's most iconic folk instrument and central to traditional dance music.

2
Fiddle

Standard fiddle is widely played across Norwegian folk traditions alongside the Hardanger fiddle.

3
Langeleik

This Norwegian zither is strongly associated with older rural song and dance traditions.

4
Accordion

Accordion became a major instrument in Norwegian dance music and local folk repertoires.

5
Bukkehorn

The goat horn is a traditional signaling and folk melody instrument in Norway.

Major Rivers

Glomma Drammenselva Tana Numedalslågen

Bordering Countries

FinlandSwedenRussia