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Norwegian flag |
| Country |
Norway |
| Capital |
Oslo |
| Location |
Northern Europe, bordering the North Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, west of Sweden |
| Size |
324,220 sq km |
| Terrain |
glaciated; mostly high plateaus and rugged mountains broken by fertile valleys; small, scattered plains; coastline deeply indented by fjords; arctic tundra in north |
| Climate |
temperate along coast, modified by North Atlantic Current; colder interior with increased precipitation and colder summers; rainy year-round on west coast |
| Languages |
Norwegian (official) |
| Nationality |
noun: Norwegian(s)
adjective: Norwegian |
| Religion |
Evangelical Lutheran 86% (state church), other Protestant and Roman Catholic 3%, other 1%, none and unknown 10% (1997) |
| Currency |
Norwegian krone (NOK) |
| Exports |
petroleum and petroleum products, machinery and equipment, metals, chemicals, ships, fish |
| Accommodation |
Hotels in Norway | Hotels in Oslo |
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