Norway (officially Kingdom of Norway) is an independent country located in Northern Europe, Europe. With a population of 5,606,944 people, it ranks #118 in the world by population. The country covers an area of 386,224 km² (#63 globally), with a population density of 15 people per km². The capital city is Oslo. The official languages are Norwegian Nynorsk, Norwegian Bokmål, Sami.
Key Facts
Population
5,606,944
#118 world ranking
Area
386,224 km²
#63 world ranking
Population Density
15/km²
Capital
Oslo
Driving Side
Right
Timezones
1
UTC+01:00
Continent
Europe
Bordering Countries
3
neighboring countries
Languages
- Norwegian Nynorsk— see all countries
- Norwegian Bokmål— see all countries
- Sami— see all countries
Currency
- Norwegian krone (kr)— see all countries
Bordering Countries (3)
Russia
Sweden
FinlandCompare
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capital of Norway?
The capital of Norway is Oslo.
What is the population of Norway?
Norway has a population of 5,606,944 people, ranking #118 in the world by population.
How big is Norway?
Norway covers an area of 386,224 km², ranking #63 in the world by area. The population density is 15 people per km².
What languages are spoken in Norway?
The official languages of Norway are: Norwegian Nynorsk, Norwegian Bokmål, Sami.
What is the currency of Norway?
The currency of Norway is Norwegian krone (kr).
What countries border Norway?
Norway shares borders with 3 countries: Russia, Sweden, Finland.