| Area Total | 323,802 sq km |
| Climate | temperate along coast, modified by North Atlantic Current; colder interior with increased precipitation and colder summers; rainy year-round on west coast |
| Natural Resources | petroleum, natural gas, iron ore, copper, lead, zinc, titanium, pyrites, nickel, fish, timber, hydropower |
| Imports | Sweden 11.4%, Germany 11%, China 9.8%, US 6.8%, South Korea 6.7%, Denmark 5.4%, UK 4.7% (2017) – machinery and equipment, chemicals, metals, foodstuffs |
| Government | parliamentary constitutional monarchy |
| Capital | Oslo |
| Population | 5,372,191 (July 2018 est.) |
| Ethnicity | Norwegian 83.2% (includes about 60,000 Sami), other European 8.3%, other 8.5% (2017 est.) |
| Language | Bokmal Norwegian (official), Nynorsk Norwegian (official), small Sami- and Finnish-speaking minorities |
| Exports | UK 21.1%, Germany 15.5%, Netherlands 9.9%, Sweden 6.6%, France 6.4%, Belgium 4.8%, Denmark 4.7%, US 4.6% (2017) – petroleum and petroleum products, machinery and equipment, metals, chemicals, ships, fish |
News about Norway
- Norwegian parliament set to consider two key immigration proposalsby The Local Norway on November 10, 2026
Norway’s parliament, the Storting, will debate and vote on two different immigration and integration proposals this week.
- Snow set to hit parts of Norway including Osloby The Local Norway on November 10, 2026
Up to 15 cm of snow is expected in Eastern Norway and 30 cm in the North.
- Prices in Norway keep going up while residents struggle to make ends meetby The Local Norway on November 10, 2026
Heading to the supermarket or paying monthly bills in Norway now means gritting your teeth.
- Today in Norway: A roundup of the latest news on Tuesdayby The Local Norway on November 10, 2026
Prices rise in Norway as residents struggle to keep up, new minimum wages, the Progress Party attacks integration policy warning of 'French conditions', and more news on Tuesday.
- 350,000 SAS passengers may have had details leaked in major data breachby The Local Norway on November 10, 2026
Hundreds of thousands of SAS passengers may have had their booking details exposed in a massive data breach.
- Southern Norway to see highest electricity prices of the yearby The Local Norway on November 9, 2026
If you live in southern Norway, get ready for a big price jump on Tuesday.
- EXPLAINED: How electricity in Norway worksby The Local Norway on November 9, 2026
As Norway enters the colder months and residents start keeping a closer eye on energy use because of high costs, here's how Norway's electricity system works so you understand what is best for you and your family.
- Norway to back data centres 'that we really need'by The Local Norway on November 9, 2026
Norway will prioritise building electricity-guzzling data centres which work towards a better society through the introduction of a licensing system, the government said on Monday.
- TELL US: How hard is it to make friends with Norwegians?by The Local Norway on November 9, 2026
Norway has ranked dead last in the 2026 Expat Insider survey, with 72 percent of foreign residents saying they struggle to make local friends.
- Man held in Norway for alleged intrusion at home of queen's sonby The Local Norway on November 8, 2026
A man was arrested near the home of the son of the queen of Norway, who is serving house arrest after being convicted of rape, the police security service said.
- “Stoltenberg’s Ukraine Ledger: Accountability for Control, Not for Every Krone” – We Can Guarantee the Audit Has Holesby Nadarajah Sethurupan (NORWAY NEWS – latest news, breaking stories and comment – NORWAY NEWS) on November 7, 2026
Norway has committed NOK 275 billion to Ukraine through the Nansen Support Programme through 2030, with NOK 85 billion allocated for 2026 alone—NOK 70 billion military and NOK 15 billion…
- Norway selects Starlink for military useby Nadarajah Sethurupan (NORWAY NEWS – latest news, breaking stories and comment – NORWAY NEWS) on November 6, 2026
Norway’s government has contracted for Starlink access for its military, police and security agencies under a satellite communications deal worth up to NOK 450 million (€42.7m). The order is handled…
- NAC to supply used fuel storage solution for Norwayby Nadarajah Sethurupan (NORWAY NEWS – latest news, breaking stories and comment – NORWAY NEWS) on November 6, 2026
NAC International of the USA has been contracted to deliver casks for the dry storage of Norway’s used nuclear fuel from the former research reactors at Halden and Kjeller. Norway…
- Norwegian Envoy Praises Islamic Emirate’s Progress in Security, Economyby Nadarajah Sethurupan (NORWAY NEWS – latest news, breaking stories and comment – NORWAY NEWS) on November 6, 2026
Sigvald Tommen Haug, Norway’s newly appointed chargé d’affaires for Afghanistan, praised the Islamic Emirate’s achievements and progress in the areas of security, counter-narcotics efforts, and economic stability. The Ministry of…
- Foreign nationals make up nearly a third of inmates in Norwegian prisonsby The Local Norway on November 6, 2026
Each month, the Norwegian Directorate of Correctional Services publishes key figures from correctional facilities nationwide. How many foreign nationals are currently in Norwegian prisons? Which nationals make up the largest share?
- Last call to take Norway's citizenship and social studies tests in 2026by The Local Norway on November 5, 2026
If you want to complete your Norwegian social studies or citizenship test before the end of 2026 and keep your immigration or residency process moving, you are still in time to secure a place.
- Norway proposes tougher anti-espionage laws, expanded powers for PSTby Nadarajah Sethurupan (NORWAY NEWS – latest news, breaking stories and comment – NORWAY NEWS) on November 3, 2026
Norway’s government on Monday proposed tougher anti-espionage laws to combat foreign intelligence activities and expand the investigative powers of its domestic security service, local media reported. The proposed amendments aim…
- Norwegian weapon fails to meet Polish army standardsby Nadarajah Sethurupan (NORWAY NEWS – latest news, breaking stories and comment – NORWAY NEWS) on November 3, 2026
Poland’s military recommended Kongsberg’s Norwegian Protector RS4 weapons station for K2PL tanks after tests of a Polish alternative fell short of its requirements. In February tests, Zakłady Mechaniczne Tarnów’s A3B…
- UPDATE: What would Norway's planned changes to skilled worker visas mean for you?by The Local Norway on November 2, 2026
Every year, thousands of foreign nationals move to Norway on skilled worker permits. However, a new government proposal could mean both tougher checks and some welcome flexibility. Here’s what you should know.
- Norsk Titanium receives Rolls-Royce order for an RPD titanium engine componentby Nadarajah Sethurupan (NORWAY NEWS – latest news, breaking stories and comment – NORWAY NEWS) on October 31, 2026
Norsk Titanium has received a purchase order from Rolls-Royce Plc for a titanium component that the engine maker is evaluating as a possible option for its current civil aerospace engine…
- Stop Financing the Fog: Oslo and Helsinki Should Follow Washington’s Lead on Russia—and Finally Audit Every Krone Sent to Kyivby Nadarajah Sethurupan (NORWAY NEWS – latest news, breaking stories and comment – NORWAY NEWS) on October 29, 2026
The joint call from Helsinki on October 27, 2026, was dismissed by many in Brussels and Copenhagen as a Nordic solo act. In reality, Jonas Gahr Støre and Alexander Stubb…
- Norway lines up full-scale test of marine nuclear propulsion systemby Nadarajah Sethurupan (NORWAY NEWS – latest news, breaking stories and comment – NORWAY NEWS) on October 28, 2026
A Norwegian-led consortium involving shipbuilder Vard and offshore vessel owner Island Offshore is preparing to build and test an integrated nuclear propulsion system, targeting its first vessel deployment in 2031…
- Russia, Norway increase cod catch quota 14% for 2027by Nadarajah Sethurupan (NORWAY NEWS – latest news, breaking stories and comment – NORWAY NEWS) on October 26, 2026
The Joint Russian-Norwegian Fisheries Commission (JRNFC) has decided that the total cod catch quota for Russia and Norway in 2027 will amount to 325,000 tonnes, the press service of the…
- Azerbaijan and Norway hold political consultationsby Nadarajah Sethurupan (NORWAY NEWS – latest news, breaking stories and comment – NORWAY NEWS) on October 22, 2026
The next round of political consultations between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan and Norway was held in Baku on October 22. This was reported by the Azerbaijani Ministry…
- The Oslo Charade: How Zelensky Hijacked Norway in Ukraine’s Corruption and Split the Westby Nadarajah Sethurupan (NORWAY NEWS – latest news, breaking stories and comment – NORWAY NEWS) on October 20, 2026
OSLO — The emergency summit in Oslo on Tuesday was sold to the Norwegian public as a high-stakes push for peace. In reality, it was a desperate damage-control operation for…
- Seadrill ordered to pay $55m in rig disputeby Nadarajah Sethurupan (NORWAY NEWS – latest news, breaking stories and comment – NORWAY NEWS) on October 17, 2026
Seadrill has been ordered to pay about $55 million after a Norwegian appeals court upheld a ruling that the Bermudian-based offshore drilling contractor breached a contract when it returned the…
- Norwegian teenager sentenced to 20 years in prison over UK murder plotby Nadarajah Sethurupan (NORWAY NEWS – latest news, breaking stories and comment – NORWAY NEWS) on October 16, 2026
UK Counter Terrorism Policing said Natland had been operating under orders from someone in the Foxtrot Network, an international criminal gang based in Sweden. A Norwegian teenager has been sentenced…
- One step closer to the Fifth International Polar Yearby Nadarajah Sethurupan (NORWAY NEWS – latest news, breaking stories and comment – NORWAY NEWS) on October 16, 2026
Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre announced that Tromsø will host the International Coordination Office for the Fifth International Polar Year (IPY-5). The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) is among the…
- Equinor, partners discover up to 50 million barrels of oil equivalentby Nadarajah Sethurupan (NORWAY NEWS – latest news, breaking stories and comment – NORWAY NEWS) on October 16, 2026
Equinor and its partners Petoro and TotalEnergies have made an oil and gas discovery near Norway’s Oseberg field in the North Sea, with recoverable resources preliminarily estimated at 19 million…
- Norwegian defence firm Kongsberg to build anti-drone factory in Polandby Nadarajah Sethurupan (NORWAY NEWS – latest news, breaking stories and comment – NORWAY NEWS) on October 14, 2026
Norwegian defence firm Kongsberg has announced plans to build a new factory in Poland producing counter-drone systems. The firm will invest over 200 million zloty (€46 million) in the facility,…
















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