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
Calling Code
+47
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)
Countries bordering Norway →
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.