Norway Map
Google Maps, detailed facts of Norway (ISO: NO) and the capital city, Oslo. This page enables you to explore Norway and its land boundaries in total: 2,566 km. You may also view the border countries of Norway (total: 3, Finland 709 km, Sweden 1,666 km, Russia 191 km with its area of total: 323,802 sq km; land: 304,282 sq km, water: 19,520 sq km through detailed Satellite imagery – fast and easy as never before – with Google Maps.
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Norway Google Maps & Facts
This virtual map shows Norway, located in Northern Europe, bordering the North Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, west of Sweden, with its cities, towns, highways, main roads, streets, Street Views, and terrain maps regularly updated by Google.
You are viewing Norway and its location (Europe) at the geographic coordinates of 62 00 N, 10 00 E, inland counties boundaries and international borders.
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Geographical facts about Norway including Oslo, the capital city of Norway |
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| Name of the country: | Norway | Capital city: | Oslo |
| Geographical coordinates of Norway: | 62 00 N, 10 00 E | Geographical coordinates of Oslo: | 59 55 N 10 45 E |
| Location of Norway: | Northern Europe, bordering the North Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, west of Sweden | Continent / area: | Europe |
| The area of Norway: | total: 323,802 sq km; land: 304,282 sq km, water: 19,520 sq km | Area comparative of Norway: | slightly larger than twice the size of Georgia; slightly larger than New Mexico |
| The elevation data of Norway: | mean elevation: 460 m, elevation extremes; lowest point: Norwegian Sea 0 m, highest point: Galdhopiggen 2,469 m | The climate of Norway: | temperate along coast, modified by North Atlantic Current: colder interior with increased precipitation and colder summers: rainy year-round on west coast |
| Land use of Norway: | agricultural land: 2.7%; arable land 2.2%; permanent crops 0%; permanent pasture 0.5%; forest: 27.8%; other: 69.5% (2011 estimate) | Irrigated land: | 900 sq km (2012) |
| Geographical notes of Norway: | about two-thirds mountains; some 50,000 islands off its much-indented coastline; strategic location adjacent to sea lanes and air routes in North Atlantic; one of the most rugged and longest coastlines in the world | The terrain of Norway: | glaciated; mostly high plateaus and rugged mountains broken by fertile valleys; small, scattered plains; coastline deeply indented by fjords; arctic tundra in north |
| Land boundaries of Norway: | total: 2,566 km | Borders countries of Norway: | Finland 709 km, Sweden 1,666 km, Russia 191 km |
| Maritime claims of Norway: | territorial sea: 12 nautical miles, contiguous zone: 10 nautical miles, exclusive economic zone: 200 nautical miles, continental shelf: 200 nautical miles | ||
Fast Facts about Norway
Are you traveling to Norway? When you are on the way to explore foreign countries in Europe, it is always good to be aware of the nature of that specific nation and the surroundings, in this case: Northern Europe, bordering the North Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, west of Sweden.
Did you know that the legal system of Norway is a mixed legal system of civil, common, and customary law; Supreme Court can advise on legislative acts?
When you are traveling around or looking for accommodation in Norway, you would better know that (the lengths of roadways total: 93,870 km (including 393 km of expressways), paved: 75,754 km, unpaved: 18,116 km (2013)), and the most crowded areas in this country are: OSLO (capital) 986,000 (2015). The urbanization rate in this country looks like the following: urban population: 80.5% of the total population (2015).
The total population in Norway: 5,265,158 (July 2016 estimate) with a population growth rate of 1.07% (2016 estimate) and the most widely spoken language(s) are Bokmal Norwegian (official language), Nynorsk Norwegian (official language), small Sami- and Finnish-speaking minorities. Note: Sami is an official language language in nine municipalities. These days, Norway has to face a net migration rate of 6.6 migrant(s) / 1,000 population (2016 estimate).
You may find the following ethnic groups in Norway nowadays; Norwegian 94.4% (including Sami, about 60,000), other European 3.6%, other 2% (2007 estimate).
The right to vote in Norway can be exercised by the population from the age of 18 years of age, universal and he following ways can earn the citizenship; citizenship by birth: no. Citizenship by descent only: at least one parent must be a citizen of Norway. Dual citizenship recognized: no. Residency requirement for naturalization: 7 years.
In case if you plan to visit Norway for shopping, or for business porpuses, it is good to know that the national holiday(s) in Norway are: Constitution Day, 17 May (1814).
Whether you are traveling for business or not, never forget that sometimes there are several risks/hazards on your way; In the case of Norway, these are the most likely dangers you might face: rockslides, avalanchesvolcanism: Beerenberg (elev. 2,227 m) on Jan Mayen Island in the Norwegian Sea is the country’s only active volcano. What do you think? Are you prepared enough to visit Oslo and/or Norway?
Living with the given conditions, affected by all the civilization and natural harms in Norway, the population has to face a death rate of 8.1 deaths / 1,000 population (2016 estimate).
Travel references about Norway
To make your travel experience better, you may do it better to understand at least one of the most widely spoken languages in Norway. Here they are: Bokmal Norwegian (official language), Nynorsk Norwegian (official language), small Sami- and Finnish-speaking minorities. Note: Sami is an official language language in nine municipalities.
For your local internet searches, use the following TLD: .no
Do not be surprised, when visiting this country, its climate typically is like this; temperate along coast, modified by North Atlantic Current: colder interior with increased precipitation and colder summers: rainy year-round on west coast.
Its capital city is Oslo, where the local time zone is UTC+1, which is 6 hours ahead of Washington DC during Standard Time. Note to the timezone in Oslo: Daylight saving time: +1hr begins last Sunday in March; ends last Sunday in October.
For nature lovers, we do note the following elevation data regarding Norway; mean elevation: 460 m, elevation extremes; lowest point: Norwegian Sea 0 m, highest point: Galdhopiggen 2,469 m. The length of its total coastline are: 25,148 km (including mainland 2,650 km, as well as long fjords, numerous small islands, and minor indentations 22,498 km; length of island coastlines 58,133 km) and the length of the land boundaries is total: 2,566 km.
Current environmental issues in Norway; water pollution; acid rain damaging forests and adversely affecting lakes, threatening fish stocks; air pollution from vehicle emissions.
And again – in case if you missed it-, those natural hazards, that are threatening your journey: rockslides, avalanchesvolcanism: Beerenberg (elev. 2,227 m) on Jan Mayen Island in the Norwegian Sea is the country’s only active volcano.
For your traveling options, there are 95 (2013) airports and 1 (2013) heliports in Norway all together with 1,577 km (2010) waterways, and roadways in total: total: 93,870 km (including 393 km of expressways), paved: 75,754 km, unpaved: 18,116 km (2013).
Background of Norway
Like every nation, Norway also has its historical background, and it has shaped its social, cultural, political and geographical characteristics; Two centuries of Viking raids into Europe tapered off following the adoption of Christianity by King Olav TRYGGVASON in 994; conversion of the Norwegian kingdom occurred over the next several decades. In 1397, Norway was absorbed into a union with Denmark that lasted more than four centuries. In 1814, Norwegians resisted the cession of their country to Sweden and adopted a new constitution. Sweden then invaded Norway but agreed to let Norway keep its constitution in return for accepting the union under a Swedish king. Rising nationalism throughout the 19th century led to a 1905 referendum granting Norway independence. Although Norway remained neutral in World War I, it suffered heavy losses to its shipping. Norway proclaimed its neutrality at the outset of World War II, but was nonetheless occupied for five years by Nazi Germany (1940-45). In 1949, Norway abandoned neutrality and became a member of NATO. Discovery of oil and gas in adjacent waters in the late 1960s boosted Norway’s economic fortunes. In referenda held in 1972 and 1994, Norway rejected joining the EU. Key domestic issues include immigration and integration of ethnic minorities, maintaining the country’s extensive social safety net with an aging population, and preserving economic competitiveness. Source: CIA, The World Factbook.
