Norway Quick Facts…
Official Name | Kingdom of Norway |
Common Name | Norway – /ˈnoɹ.weɪ/ |
Nationality | Norwegian(s) – noun, Norwegian – adjective |
Independence | Union with Sweden declared dissolved in 1905 |
Administrative Divisions | 11 counties |
Total Population | 5.5 million (#120) with 84% urbanized – 2023 estimate |
Major Urban Areas | Oslo (capital city) |
Major Languages | Bokmal Norwegian (official), Nynorsk Norwegian (official) |
Electricity Access | 100% of total population |
Internet Access | 99% of total population |
Currency | Norwegian Kroner (NOK) |
Real GDP (PPP) | $368.1 billion – 2022 estimate |
Real GDP per Capita | $67,500 (#13) – 2022 estimate |
Total Area | 323,802 sq km / 125,021 sq mi (#69) with 6.0% water area |
Geographic Region | Europe – Northern Europe |
Bordering Countries | Finland, Sweden, Russia |
Bordering Water Bodies | North Sea, North Atlantic Ocean |
Dependent Areas:
Bouvet Island, Jan Mayen, Svalbard
National Anthem: “Ja, vi elsker dette landet” (Yes, We Love This Country)