It is believed that the name of this distinctive country and one of the most breathtaking places on our planet comes from the Old Norse word Norðrvegr, literally meaning “the way to the north.” The Norwegians themselves call themselves this: nordsmenn, i.e. northerner or person from the north.
General information
The main part of Norway is located in the “head” and then stretches in a narrow strip cut by fjords along the entire ridge or “back of the tiger” for 2 thousand kilometers. It is with him, this harsh and beautiful, but rather southern predator, that we have been accustomed since our school days to compare the outlines of the Scandinavian Peninsula and thus recognize it on the map of Europe.
For more than one and a half thousand kilometers, Norway borders with Sweden, its border with Finland stretches for 736 km, and about two hundred kilometers of the border line separates the country from Russia.
State and administrative structure
Norway has a constitutional monarchy, the country is nominally ruled by King Harald V. The seat of government is in Oslo.
The country covers an area of 385 thousand square meters. km. The main administrative unit in Norway is the county (some kind of analogue of regions, provinces or governorates in other countries), which are divided internally into communes. There are 432 communes in the country.
Trondheim
At one time, it was the first capital with a royal residence and the main Christian landmark of Norway, Nidaros Cathedral. An architectural sign of the new era is a tall TV tower with a revolving restaurant. There are many suitable places for excellent fishing in the surrounding rivers and lakes. The city of Trondheim is described in detail in.
Lillehammer
An ancient Norwegian city, mentioned in ancient sagas. In modern times - the center winter sports. Winter Games were held here in 1994 Olympic Games, which gave another impetus to the development of mass sports in the country and made it possible to update its infrastructure. In 2016, the Winter Youth Olympic Games were held here. Read .
Geirangerfjord
The top of the 15-kilometer Geirangerfjord pierces the high mountains like an arrow. And in the place where the waters of the mountain river Geirangelva flow into it, near the mountain road, clinging to the rocks overgrown with forest, a picturesque village with only a few hundred inhabitants clings. A deep bay, high mountains - all this splendor, like many other places in Norway, is on the UNESCO list of world natural heritage sites. Geiranger is visited annually by thousands of tourists from different countries peace. Read .
Preacher's Rock (Preikestolen)
From the outside, the almost square, huge stone platform really looks like a professor’s chair. But people did not put any effort into its creation - nature did everything. From the 604-meter-high cliff, thrill-seekers will see stunning panoramic views of the surrounding area. You can only get to the plateau on foot along a picturesque but difficult mountain path. For details on how to do this, see.
Fish is the basis of the Norwegian diet
Rakfisk - fermented trout Fish and seafood have been the main food on the Norwegian table since time immemorial. In Norwegian coastal waters, more than two hundred species are caught and bred - the most various fish and shellfish. If we list in alphabetical order only the common ones, those that are well-known, the list will turn out to be impressive: from Arctic char and catfish to common and silver pollock. You can count about two dozen valuable and tasty varieties of fish that are found in sea and river Norwegian waters.
Norwegian cod, crabs and smoked salmon are famous throughout the world. And, of course, herring, salmon and trout. Whale meat is also eaten here, for which there are quotas for Norwegian whalers.
Currency
NOK - Norwegian krone, the monetary unit of Norway. 1 crown = 100 ore (ore). Coins in circulation: the largest is 20 crowns. In addition: 10, 5, 1 crown and 50 ore. Paper banknotes are issued in denominations of 1000, 500, 200, 100 and 50 crowns.
There are exchange offices in banks, airports and train stations, in all Forex offices and post offices, but not in all hotels. You can pay with bank cards, but you also need to have some cash with you.
There are ATMs even in the smallest villages. We accept Visa and MasterCard, as well as Diners and Amex.
Tipping in Norway is usually 5-15% of the order price.
Transport
You can travel around the country by air, rail, road and sea transport.
Airports
Domestic air traffic is one of the most important in passenger transportation across a country stretching over 2.5 thousand km and with such difficult terrain. In winter, a plane is sometimes the only way to get to the islands or mountains.
53 airports serve international and domestic routes in Norway. The most significant ones are in big cities: Oslo, Bergen, Trondheim, Stavanger, Ålesund and Tromsø.
The website of the air port service (www.nor-way.no) provides detailed current information about each of them and flight schedules.
Roads and road transport
Atlantic Ocean Road Norwegian roads are some of the best in the world. Their total length is more than 100 thousand km. All highways have a hard surface and are cleared of snow drifts in winter. The roads are often winding and there are many sharp turns in the mountains. Here at any time of the year you need to drive with your headlights on; in some areas there are restrictions on driving with trailers. The maximum permissible speed on the highway is 80 km/h, in populated areas 30-50 km/h.
18 national tourist roads with a total length of about 2000 km run through picturesque landscapes in the fjord region, along the west coast, in the mountains in the south and in the north of Norway. They have convenient infrastructure, original engineering and architectural solutions with observation decks and recreation areas.
Car rent
if you have international law, then you can rent a car in Norway. You also need an ID and health insurance. The approximate rental cost is 780 NOK and depends on the class of the car. It is mandatory to use seat belts and have a warning sign in the trunk. Norway has the highest fines for traffic offenders in Europe.
Parking lots are paid. On about 50 sections of the highway there is also a toll, on average about 20–30 NOK, on some even more.
Buses in Norway
Bus routes connect all big and small cities, all the country's airports and ferry terminals. 200 large and comfortable buses with air conditioning, dry closets and comfortable seats transport passengers to the farthest corners of the country. On some routes, the trip can last more than a day.
Routes, fares and schedules of all bus carriers have a single Norwegian booking network (www.nor-way.no) Bus tickets are expensive, sometimes they include the cost of the crossing, but more often, anyway, it is cheaper than traveling by train or the cost of an air flight. In addition, there is a system of identical discounts and travel tickets that are valid throughout the country. In addition to the possibility of purchasing a ticket at the ticket office and travel agency, you can simply buy it from the driver before departure.
Railway transport
The infrastructure of Norwegian railways lags slightly behind the level of technical equipment of other modes of transport in the country. Therefore, one and a half times more funds were allocated for the modernization of this area in 2014-2023 than in the previous decade.
The total length of Norwegian railways is 4114 km. Slightly more than half of them are electrified. On the high-speed line Oslo – Oslo Airport – Eidsvoll (64 km), the Flytoget express train moves at a speed of 210 km/h.
On railway lines of the NSB company - State railways 775 tunnels were laid and 3,000 bridges were built, many of which are tolled.
The trains are equipped with 1st and 2nd class carriages and run in four main directions:
- to the south: Oslo-Stavanger;
- to the north: Trondheim-Bodø (Nordlandsbanen);
- to the central regions: Oslo-Trondheim (Dovrebanen) and the Dombås-Åndalsnes side line (Raumabanen).
There are rail connections to Sweden along two lines.
Traveling by train in Norway is not a cheap pleasure, but the company constantly sells tickets for various promotions. There are also discounts for early booking and for preferential categories of the population.
You can also save money by purchasing travel tickets: they can be purchased for 3 days, a week and 3 weeks. Tickets are sold at railway ticket offices at stations and on www.nsb.no. You can pay by credit card.
Important. Smokers should be patient. Smoking is strictly prohibited in trains and railway station buildings in Norway.
Water transport in Norway
All islands, small villages and big cities all along the Norwegian coast are connected by car ferries and express boats.
There are about a dozen large ferry companies operating in the fjord region. Everywhere at the piers there are private boats, they also take travelers on fishing and excursions. Tickets are available at the ticket offices of ferry terminals or on the websites of carrier companies.
Leading carriers: Senja Ferries, Kolumbus, Tide, Rodne Fjordcruise, Fjordline, and Hurtigruten. The price is high, but there are ways to save: early booking, sales and promotions.
Lovers of sea travel can choose the most beautiful things to suit their taste on this website - www.hurtigruten.com.
Public transport
The capital has 5 metro lines with 101 stations, and there is a developed network of bus, tram and ferry routes, just like in other big cities. For all types of transport, a one-time ticket is the same price (approximately 15 NOK), daily 40, for a week – 140 NOK. Passes are not valid at night.
For tourists, the “Oslo Card” is beneficial, which can be bought at the hotel, at the travel agency and newsstand for 150 – 200 – 250 NOK for a day, two or three, respectively. Children's Oslo Card is half the price. It is beneficial because in addition to travel by all types of public transport (except for some ferries), holders of such a card visit museums for free and pay only half the cost for car rentals, buses and most ferry excursions. In addition, the card has a discount on purchases in some stores and payment for orders in restaurants.
Here this is an expensive form of transport and only works within the city limits. You can pay by card. A 1 km journey costs 1.3 euros, and the price upon boarding is 5. Very expensive waiting fee. According to tourists, taxi prices are highest in Trondheim, and lowest in Bergen.
The largest taxi company in Norway is NorgesTaxi. Its website contains detailed tariffs and telephone numbers for ordering a taxi in any city.
Visas (for citizens of Russia, Ukraine, Belarus)
Citizens of Russia and Belarus must have a valid Schengen tourist or visitor visa to enter Norway. Citizens of Ukraine who have a biometric passport do not need a visa to visit Norway for up to 90 days (for any purpose other than work and study).
All foreign citizens must obtain medical insurance before traveling.
Cellular communications and Internet
Roaming is available from all major operators, but it is not cheap. It is better to buy a local SIM card; they are sold in all types (regular, mini- and nano-) in the offices of local operators, in mobile phone stores, and in mini-markets (7-Eleven chain).
In Norway, GSM 900/1800 standards apply. The three most famous Norwegian cellular telephone companies - Telenor, Tele2 and Lebara Mobile offer two types of cards to non-resident tourists: with a prepaid tariff and without a contract. You do not need a passport to purchase cards.
The latter company has 4 types of cards:
- Lebara Mobile World: beneficial for international calls
- Lebara Mobile Norgespakken: within Norway
- Lebara Mobile EU-pakken: across Europe
- Lebara Mobile Norden: for calls to Denmark, Sweden and Finland
With a World card (250 NOK), a call to Russia costs 0.99 NOK/min. to mobile and 0.69 NOK/min. to a landline number. A call within Norway is also 0.99 NOK/min.
The tariffs of the other two companies are not very different in cost from Lebar Mobile. Except that the communication quality of the Norwegian giant Telenor is always at its best: both on a high mountain and in the subway. You can top up your balance using a scratch card or a bank card on the Lebara Mobile website.
You can also call using Skype, Wi-Fi is available in almost all restaurants, cafes, hotels, Internet cafes, but it is not free everywhere.
You can use a desktop computer in libraries for free (within 30 minutes): read mail, look up the information you need.
You can also access the network from your mobile phone; Beeline and Megafon have GPRS roaming. But at the same time, it is cheaper to connect to an Internet package; you can consult about them in communication shops on site.
This one will be in front of you map of Norway in Russian, both in image format and an interactive satellite map.
The Land of the Midnight Sun, Norway, is a country of fjords, forests, lakes and waterfalls, of extraordinary purity and tranquility. Almost the entire territory of the country is covered with forests, and large cities and industrial centers are located on the shores of large fjords. Distinctive feature The capital of the country, Oslo, is the almost complete absence of transport on the roads, because the largest highways pass underground, which gives the city a touch of a certain provincialism. The spirit of medieval Europe literally permeates the air of Oslo; the entire city is filled with attractions that will delight you with their originality and architecture. For example, Arkeshus Castle, with its gloom and medieval spirit, will bring you closer to the traditions and customs of life of the Norwegian nobility. Parks with museums located on their territory will introduce you to masterpieces of painting and musical creations of great authors.
The variety of waterfalls located throughout the country will “breathe life” into even the most experienced travelers. The waterfalls of Vørginsfossen, Kjosfossen, Laxfossen amaze with their majesty and power. Endless mountains and glaciers create the impression of a journey to the sky itself.
Natural uniqueness and unforgettable architecture make Norway an attractive country to visit for the most discerning tourists.
Country location: Eurasia, Europe, Northern Europe
| Based | 872 |
| Independence date | June 7, 1905 (proclaimed) October 26, 1905 (recognized) (from union with Sweden) |
| official languages | Norwegian (Bokmål and Nynorsk) locally - Sami |
| Capital | Oslo |
| Largest cities | Bergen, Stavanger, Trondheim |
| Form of government | A constitutional monarchy |
| King
Prime Minister |
Harald V (Harald V) Jens Stoltenberg (Jens Stoltenberg) |
| Territory Total % water surface |
67th in the world 385,186 km² 5 |
| Population Score (2011) Density |
5,006,000 people (114th) 13.0 people/km² |
| GDP Total (2010) Per capita |
$335.3 billion (25th) 59 600 $ |
| HDI (2011) | ▬ 0.943 (very high) (1st) |
| Ethnobury | Norwegian, Norwegian, Norwegians |
| Currency | Norwegian krone (NOK, code 578) |
| Internet domain | .no |
| Telephone code | +47 |
| Timezone | +1 (summer +2) |
Just as the flag and coat of arms of Norway define the essence of this country, so its map allows you to get to know this country better. Below you will see Norway map in Russian in JPG format. the image is presented in a reduced form, you can open it with the left mouse button on the entire screen, or save it by right-clicking and then “save as”.
Below you will see what Norway looks like on the world map.
Below you can use map of Norway from satellite. The map was kindly provided to us by Google Maps. If you don’t know how to use them, then I’ll be happy to tell you, just go to my Google Maps article, where I tell you everything in detail. Well, in short, using the “+” and “-” buttons you can zoom in and out on the map, by holding the left mouse button on the map you can move around on it, and in the upper right corner you can change display modes.
And one more opportunity to show a map of Norway - this is a wonderful program for displaying a complete three-dimensional model of our planet, you can even see the terrain, the mountains are high, the water in the seas is swaying, and special cultural monuments are presented in Google Planet mode. If you don't have Google Earth, you will be prompted to do this. If you are logged in through the Opera browser, viewing is impossible. This is best done in Firefox and Google Chrome browsers.
Enter the required country in the box and click “Forward!”:
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Norway, due to the fact that the polar day lasts from May to July, is sometimes called the “Land of the Midnight Sun”. This, of course, is a mysterious and somewhat even romantic name, but it does not evoke a strong desire to come to this country. However, Norway is not only the “Land of the Midnight Sun”. First of all, Norway is home to Vikings, amazingly beautiful fjords, some of which are included in the UNESCO World Heritage List, and, of course, prestigious ski resorts.
Geography of Norway
Norway is located in the western part of the Scandinavian Peninsula. Norway borders Finland and Russia in the northeast, and Sweden in the east. Norway is washed in the northeast by the Barents Sea, in the southwest by the North Sea, and in the west by the Norwegian Sea. The Skagerrak Strait separates Norway from Denmark.
The total territory of Norway, including the islands of Spitsbergen, Jan Mayen and Bear in the Arctic Ocean, is 385,186 square kilometers.
A significant part of Norway's territory is occupied by mountains. The highest of them are Mount Gallhöppigen (2469 m) and Mount Glittertinn (2452 m).
There are a lot of rivers in Norway, the longest of which are Glomma (604 km), Logen (359 km), and Otra (245 km).
Norway is sometimes called the "lake region". This is not surprising, given that it has several hundred lakes. The largest of them are Mjøsa, Røsvatn, Femunn, and Hornindalsvatnet.
Capital
The capital of Norway is Oslo, which is now home to more than 620 thousand people. It is believed that Oslo was founded in 1048 by the Norwegian king Harald III.
Official language of Norway
The official language in Norway is Norwegian, which consists of two dialects (Bokmål and Nynorsk). Most often, Norwegians speak Bukol, but for some reason Nynorsk is popular among Norwegian Internet users.
Religion
More than 80% of Norwegians are Lutherans (Protestants), belonging to the Church of Norway. However, only about 5% of Norwegians go to church every week. In addition, 1.69% of Norway's inhabitants are Muslim, and 1.1% are Catholic.
Government of Norway
Norway is a constitutional monarchy in which the head of state, according to the Constitution of 1814, is the King.
Executive power in Norway belongs to the King, and legislative power belongs to the local unicameral parliament - the Storting (169 deputies).
The main political parties in Norway are the liberal-conservative Progress Party, the social democratic Norwegian Labor Party, the Christian Democratic Party and the Socialist Left Party.
Climate and weather
Norway is located at the same latitude as Alaska and Siberia, but this Scandinavian country has a much milder climate. At the end of June - at the beginning of August in Norway the weather is warm and the days are long. At this time, the average air temperature reaches +25-30C, and the average sea temperature - +18C.
The warmest and most stable weather is always observed on the southern coast of Norway. However, even in northern Norway in summer the air temperature can exceed +25C. However, in central and northern Norway the weather changes frequently.
In winter, most of Norway tends to turn into a snowy paradise. In winter in Norway, the air temperature can even drop to -40C.
Sea in Norway
Norway is washed in the northeast by the Barents Sea, in the southwest by the North Sea, and in the west by the Norwegian Sea. The Skagerrak Strait separates Norway from Denmark. Norway's total coastline is 25,148 km.
Average sea temperature in Oslo:
- January – +4C
- February - +3C
- March - +3C
- April - +6C
- May - +11C
- June - +14C
- July - +17C
- August – +18C
- September - +15C
- October - +12C
- November - +9C
- December - +5C
The real jewel of Norway is the Norwegian fjords. The most beautiful of them are Naeroyfjord, Sognefjord, Geirangerfjord, Hardangerfjord, Lysefjord, and Aurlandsfjord.
Rivers and lakes
Norway has a lot of rivers, the longest of which are Glomma in the east (604 km), Logen in the southeast (359 km), and Otra in Sørland (245 km). The largest Norwegian lakes are Mjøsa, Røsvatn, Femunn, and Hornindalsvatnet.
Many tourists come to Norway to go fishing. Salmon, trout, whitefish, pike, perch and grayling abound in Norwegian rivers and lakes.
History of Norway
Archaeologists have proven that people lived on the territory of modern Norway back in the 10th millennium BC. But real story Norway began during the Viking Age, whose cruelty is still legendary on the coast of Great Britain, for example.
Between 800 and 1066, the Norse Vikings became known throughout Europe as brave warriors, ruthless invaders, cunning traders and inquisitive seafarers. The history of the Vikings ended in 1066, when the Norwegian king Harald III died in England. After him, Olaf III became king of Norway. It was under Olaf III that Christianity began to spread rapidly in Norway.
In the 12th century, Norway captured part of the British Isles, Iceland and Greenland. This was the time of greatest prosperity for the Norwegian kingdom. However, the country was greatly weakened by competition from the Hanseatic League and the plague epidemic.
In 1380, Norway and Denmark entered into an alliance and became one country. The union of these states lasted for more than four centuries.
In 1814, Norway became part of Sweden under the Treaty of Kiel. However, Norway did not submit to this and the Swedes invaded its territory. In the end, Norway agreed to be part of Sweden if they were left with the constitution.
Nationalism grew throughout the 19th century in Norway, leading to the 1905 referendum. According to the results of this referendum, Norway became an independent state.
During the First World War, Norway remained neutral. In the Second world war Norway also declared its neutrality, but it was still occupied by German troops (for Germany this was a strategic step).
After the end of World War II, Norway suddenly forgot about its neutrality and became one of the founders of the NATO military bloc.
Norwegian culture
The culture of Norway differs markedly from the cultures of other European nations. The fact is that this Scandinavian country is located far from such European cultural centers like Florence, Rome and Paris. However, tourists will be pleasantly impressed by Norwegian culture.
Many Norwegian cities host music, dance and folk festivals every year. The most popular of them is the international cultural festival in Bergen (music, dance, theater).
It cannot be said that the Norwegians made a huge contribution to world culture, but the fact that it was significant is certain. The most famous Norwegians are polar explorers Roald Amundsen and Fridtjof Nansen, composers Varg Vikernes and Edvard Grieg, artist Edvard Munch, writers and playwrights Henrik Ibsen and Knut Hamsun, as well as traveler Thor Heyerdahl.
Norwegian cuisine
The main products of Norwegian cuisine are fish, meat, potatoes and other vegetables, and cheese. Norway's favorite traditional snack is pölse (potato cake with sausage).
- Fenalår - dried lamb.
- Fårikål - lamb stew with cabbage.
- Pinnekjøtt - salted ribs.
- Roast wild elk or deer.
- Kjøttkaker – fried beef meatballs.
- Laks og eggerøre – omelette with smoked salmon.
- Lutefisk – baked cod.
- Rømmegrøt - sour cream porridge.
- Multekrem – cloudberry cream for dessert.
Traditional alcoholic drink in Norway - Aquavit, the strength of which is usually 40%. The production of aquavita in Scandinavia began in the 15th century.
Sights of Norway
Norwegians have always been distinguished by the fact that they are very careful about their history. Therefore, we advise tourists to Norway to definitely see:
Cities and resorts
The largest Norwegian cities are Oslo, Bergen, Trondheim, and Stavanger.
Norway is famous for its magnificent ski resorts. Every winter, various ski championships are held in Norway. The top ten best ski resorts in Norway include, in our opinion, the following:
- Trysil (Trisil)
- Hemsedal (Hemsedal)
- Hafjell
- Geilo (Geilo)
- Tryvann
- Norefjell
- Oppdal (Oppdal)
- Hovden
- Kvitfjell
- Kongsberg
Souvenirs/shopping
We advise tourists from Norway to bring a real Norwegian wool sweater, toy trolls, modern dishes, wooden kitchen utensils, silverware, ceramics, dried lamb, brown goat cheese, and Norwegian vodka - aquavit.
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Norway – state in Northern Europe, the main part of which is located in the western part of the Scandinavian Peninsula.
The territory of Norway includes approximately 50 thousand small coastal islands, as well as the large Svalbard archipelago, the Bear and Jan Mayen islands of the Arctic Ocean. On detailed map In Norway, you can find the country's border with three countries: with Sweden in the east, with Finland and Russia in the northeast.
Norway is one of the largest producers of oil and gas in Europe, a global exporter of timber, titanium and fish.
Norway on the world map: geography, nature and climate
Norway on the world map is located in Northern Europe, in the west of the Scandinavian Peninsula, washed by the waters of the North Sea from the south, the Norwegian Sea from the west, and the Barents Sea from the north.
Minerals
The country has large reserves of oil and gas, iron, titanium, and zinc. Deposits of lead, copper, coal, apatite and graphite are also found in smaller volumes.
Relief
Most of Norway's territory is occupied by the Scandinavian Mountains with numerous fjords (bays protruding deep into the land with rocky shores) and valleys. The northern and southern parts of the country are occupied by elevated plateaus - fjelds - Jystedalsbrs, Telemark, Jotunheimen, in the last of which the highest point of Norway is located - Mount Gallhöpiggen (2470 m).
Hydrography
Norway's river network is dense, and the rivers themselves are deep, deep and narrow. The rivers are fed by snow-rain or glaciers. The longest river is Glomma (619 km), flowing through the east of the country.
About 4 thousand Norwegian lakes occupy 5% of the country's area and are located mainly in southern Norway. The largest lake is Mjøsa with an area of 365 km 2, on the map of Norway in Russian, located in the southern part of the country, 100 km north of the capital Oslo.
There are almost 900 glaciers in the country, most of which are also in southern Norway.
Flora and fauna
Norwegian soils are not very fertile. The most common types of soils: mountain meadow, low humus podzols, brown podzols, gleyed swamps and others.
The country is home to mixed broad-leaved forests, taiga and coniferous-broad-leaved forests, mountain forests and tundra vegetation. Forests occupy 27% of the country's territory; they contain oaks, beeches, ash, birch, spruce, mosses and lichens.
The local forests and tundras are inhabited by lynxes, deer, martens, stoats, squirrels, bears, hares and foxes; and among the representatives of birds there are wood grouse, black grouse, seagulls, geese and other birds. Fish of the salmon family live in fresh water bodies, and herring, mackerel, and cod live in sea waters.
Norway's protected areas include 37 national parks, several nature reserves and about a hundred nature reserves.
Climate
Norway's climate varies from mild temperate maritime in the south, temperate continental in the center and subarctic in the very north of the country. The climate of Norway is significantly softened by the warm currents of the Atlantic and Arctic oceans, characterized by mild winters and cool summers for such high latitudes. Average January temperatures in Norway range from -17 °C in the far north to +2 °C in the southwest of the country, while average July temperatures range from +7 °C to +17 °C respectively. In Norway, cloudy and rainy weather prevails - approximately 800 - 1200 mm of precipitation falls per year.
Map of Norway with cities. Administrative division of the country
Norway consists of 19 counties (provinces, gubernias), and is also unofficially divided into 5 regions:
- Southern Norway,
- Northern Norway,
- Western Norway,
- Eastern Norway,
- Central Norway.
Largest cities
- Oslo is the capital and most important city of Norway, located on the shores of the Oslofjord, in the southeast of the country. Oslo is a major seaport and center of the oil and gas industry, as well as one of the most expensive cities in the world. Akershus Fortress, built in the 13th century, is the main attraction of the city. Oslo has a population of 673 thousand people.
- Bergen is the second largest city in the country, which can be found on the map of Norway with cities in Russian in its western part. Its location on the North Sea coast determines the main specialization of the city - maritime business and marine research (oceanography). The population of Bergen is 273 thousand people.
- Alesund- another city on the west coast of Norway, the largest center of the country's fishing industry. Three kilometers west of Ålesund there is a large aquarium where the life of the marine inhabitants of the North Atlantic is clearly shown in the most natural conditions - cod, eels, halibut and other fish - because the water comes directly from the sea. The population of the city is 42 thousand people.
The Kingdom of Norway is located on the Scandinavian Peninsula. The country occupies the north of Europe. Prosperous and developed Norway borders several countries and also has multiple access to the sea.
Geography of Norway on the map
In addition to part of the Scandinavian Peninsula, the Spitsbergen archipelago, Bouvet Island, Bear Island, and Jan Mayen are under Norwegian rule. The kingdom also includes many small island formations.
The area of the state is 385,186 km. Part of the country is located above the Arctic Circle.
The borders of the Norwegian states lie next to the following neighboring countries:
- Russia;
- Sweden;
- Finland.
The length of the kingdom's coastline is 25,150 km. Norway is washed by the Arctic Ocean and partly by the Atlantic. Its coasts overlook the Barents and North Seas. In the northwest the country is washed by the Norwegian Sea.
Relief of Norway on the map
The main feature of the Norwegian terrain is the fjords. They are beautiful bays that literally cut the coastline of the state into pieces.
The central plateau of the country is mountainous. Highest point The Norwegian state is represented by Mount Gallhepiggen. The height of the peak is 2469 meters.
About 4% of the kingdom's territory is suitable for agriculture. Forests, tundra and mountain flora are the main components of the Norwegian terrain.
Administrative structure of Norway
The territories of Norway are divided into provinces. There are 19 of them in total. The country has vast areas in the Arctic, for example, Lapland. The provinces of Norway are conventionally divided into 5 large regions. Each province of the state is divided into smaller communes. The total number of municipalities in Norwegian lands is 422.
