Norway

Norway Quick Facts…

Official NameKingdom of Norway
Common NameNorway – /ˈnoɹ.weɪ/
NationalityNorwegian(s) – noun, Norwegian – adjective
IndependenceUnion with Sweden declared dissolved in 1905
Administrative Divisions11 counties
Total Population5.5 million (#120) with 84% urbanized – 2023 estimate
Major Urban AreasOslo (capital city)
Major LanguagesBokmal Norwegian (official), Nynorsk Norwegian (official)
Electricity Access100% of total population
Internet Access99% of total population
CurrencyNorwegian Kroner (NOK)
Real GDP (PPP)$368.1 billion – 2022 estimate
Real GDP per Capita$67,500 (#13) – 2022 estimate
Total Area323,802 sq km / 125,021 sq mi (#69) with 6.0% water area
Geographic RegionEurope – Northern Europe
Bordering CountriesFinland, Sweden, Russia
Bordering Water BodiesNorth Sea, North Atlantic Ocean

Dependent Areas:
Bouvet Island, Jan Mayen, Svalbard

National Anthem: “Ja, vi elsker dette landet” (Yes, We Love This Country)