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🇳🇴 Norway Geography — Location, Area, Borders & Climate

Norway is a country in Scandinavia, Europe. It covers a total area of 385,207 km² and has a coastline of 25,148 km. It shares land borders with 3 countries.

📐 Geographic Statistics

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Continent
Europe
geographical region
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Region
Scandinavia
sub-region
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Total Area
385,207 km²
land coverage
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Pop. Density
14/km²
people per km²
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Coastline
25,148 km
total shore length
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Timezone
UTC+1/2
UTC offset
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Independence
1905
established
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Climate
Subarctic, cold winters, mild coastal
general type

Location and Position

Norway is situated in Scandinavia, within the broader continent of Europe. The country has a coastline of 25,148 km, giving it access to maritime trade, fishing and tourism. Coastal geography has played a major role in the country's historical development and economic activity.

Size and Area

Norway covers a total area of 385,207 km², making it one of the smaller countries in the world. With a population of 5.4M across this area, the population density is 14/km². The capital city is Oslo.

Climate

The climate of Norway is subarctic, cold winters, mild coastal. The best time to visit is generally June–August (midnight sun), December–March (skiing/Northern Lights), when conditions are most favourable for travel.Climate varies by region within the country, so specific conditions depend on the area being visited.

🗺️ Countries Bordering Norway

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Sweden
Stockholm
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Finland
Helsinki
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Russia
Moscow

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Norway located?

Norway is located in Scandinavia, Europe. The capital city is Oslo.

How large is Norway?

Norway has a total area of 385,207 km² with a population density of 14/km².

What countries border Norway?

Norway shares land borders with: Sweden, Finland, Russia.

What is the climate of Norway?

The climate of Norway is Subarctic, cold winters, mild coastal. The best time to visit is June–August (midnight sun), December–March (skiing/Northern Lights).

What timezone is Norway in?

Norway observes UTC+1/2 timezone.

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