- About two-thirds of Norway is mountainous, and its coastline is indented by deep glacial fjords. Offshore it includes some 50,000 islands.
- Complete profile for Norway. Includes country demographics, geography, government, economy, telecommunications, transportation, military, and transnational...
- Encompassing almost half of the country’s wild and rugged coastline, Northern Norway is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful regions in Norway if not the world.
- In recent years, Norway has become home to increasing numbers of immigrants, foreign workers, and asylum-seekers from various parts of the world.
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- From the best time to visit to unmissable places to see and insider tips – here’s your step-by-step Norway travel guide.
- A long and narrow landmass, Norway extends more than 1,100 miles from north to south and varies in width between 270 miles and 4 miles.
- Norway borders the North Sea, the North Atlantic Ocean, Finland, Sweden, and Russia. The geography of Norway is rugged, with steep fjords and mountains.
- Overall, the population density is only 14.2 people per km², making Norway one of the most sparsely populated countries in the world.
- Norway (Norwegian: Norge or Noreg) is a land of great fjords, great valleys, wide forests and gorgeous lakes. It also hosts lively cities such as Oslo and Bergen.