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
- 26 suspects detained in joint drug raids in Türkiye, Norwayby Nadarajah Sethurupan (NORWAY NEWS – latest news, breaking stories and comment – NORWAY NEWS) on July 10, 2025
A total of 26 suspects have been detained in coordinated drug operations conducted across six provinces in Türkiye and the Norwegian capital Oslo, according to Turkey Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya. In a statement posted…
- Coffee... chocolate: Norway continues to see steep rise in price of food itemsby The Local Norway on July 10, 2025
Food prices in Norway continued to rise this summer with year on year comparisons showing just how expensive some items have become.
- Nordic capital cities top Europe's cleanest air rankingsby The Local Norway on July 10, 2025
Capital cities across the Nordic countries were found to have the cleanest air among Europe's capitals, according to a new study.
- Today in Norway: A roundup of the latest news on Thursdayby The Local Norway on July 10, 2025
Norwegian prices up 3 percent year-on-year, economists predict another rate cut in September, and other news from Norway on Thursday.
- Norway gets temporary reprieve from US tariff hikesby The Local Norway on July 9, 2025
Norway has secured a temporary reprieve from the United States' latest round of tariff increases, with any changes to its current trade terms deferred until August 1st.
- Today in Norway: A roundup of the latest news on Wednesdayby The Local Norway on July 9, 2025
Norway avoids immediate US tariff hikes, King Harald sends condolences to Trump after Texas floods, and other news making headlines in the country on Wednesday.
- The long slow death of Norway's wild salmonby The Local Norway on July 9, 2025
Waist-deep in a rain-swollen river, Christer Kristoffersen cast his line, landed it gently on the water, and caught ... nothing. Norway's iconic wild salmon is in dramatic decline, a victim of fish farming and climate change.
- Climate change made recent European heatwave 'up to 4C hotter'by The Local Norway on July 9, 2025
Human-caused climate change made recent European heatwaves up to 4C hotter in many cities, pushing temperatures into deadly territory for thousands of vulnerable people, scientists have said.
- REVEALED: The best 'coolcation' spots in Norway... according to the localsby The Local Norway on July 8, 2025
Norwegians are known to keep the secrets close to their chest but several have revealed to Mari Wachelke the best places to in the country to go for a "coolcation" this summer.
- EES update: Phased launch of Europe's new border system approved by MEPsby The Local Norway on July 8, 2025
The European Parliament gave final approval on Tuesday to a phased rollout of a new border check system for non-EU nationals which will do away with passport stamps.
- Germany buys KONGSBERG’s Joint Strike Missilesby Nadarajah Sethurupan (NORWAY NEWS – latest news, breaking stories and comment – NORWAY NEWS) on July 8, 2025
KONGSBERG announced that Germany had selected the JSM for its F-35 fighter jets, while contract negotiations were ongoing. The contract between the parties has now been signed. “We are pleased…
- Can Wellness, Creativity, and Culture be blended? by Nadarajah Sethurupan (NORWAY NEWS – latest news, breaking stories and comment – NORWAY NEWS) on July 7, 2025
In today’s fast-paced world, the search for balance often leads us to explore wellness, creativity, and culture—but can these distinct aspects of life truly be blended into a unified experience?…
- NORWEGIAN CARBON STORAGE MODEL MAY SHAPE INDIA’S NET-ZERO PATHby Nadarajah Sethurupan (NORWAY NEWS – latest news, breaking stories and comment – NORWAY NEWS) on July 7, 2025
Indian Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hardeep Singh Puri, said on Monday that the government is exploring various projects in Norway to leverage its expertise to upgrade and…
- Iranian spokesman sidesteps question about resumption of nuclear talks with USby Nadarajah Sethurupan (NORWAY NEWS – latest news, breaking stories and comment – NORWAY NEWS) on July 6, 2025
An Iranian spokesman sidestepped a question on Saturday about resuming indirect nuclear negotiations between Tehran and Washington. “All details are currently under review and reconsideration,” Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baqaei…
- Turkish firm to supply ammo line for Scandinaviaby Nadarajah Sethurupan (NORWAY NEWS – latest news, breaking stories and comment – NORWAY NEWS) on July 5, 2025
Turkish defense industry company Repkon has signed an agreement to establish a 155mm artillery ammunition filling line aimed at strengthening the defense capabilities of Scandinavian nations amid rising security concerns…
- Activists in Norway Blast Anti-Cuba Policyby Nadarajah Sethurupan (NORWAY NEWS – latest news, breaking stories and comment – NORWAY NEWS) on July 5, 2025
Norway’s Solidarity and Friendship-with-Cuba Association strongly condemned the tightening of the US aggressive policy against the Caribbean Island nation. In a statement posted on the Cuban Foreign Ministry’s website, the…
- USA plans to hold talks with Iran in Osloby Nadarajah Sethurupan (NORWAY NEWS – latest news, breaking stories and comment – NORWAY NEWS) on July 4, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump’s Middle East Envoy Steve Witkoff is planning to meet Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Oslo next week to restart nuclear talks, according to two sources familiar with the discussions.…
- EFTA and South America agree on free-trade dealby Nadarajah Sethurupan (NORWAY NEWS – latest news, breaking stories and comment – NORWAY NEWS) on July 4, 2025
The European Free Trade Association of Switzerland, Norway, Liechtenstein and Iceland concluded negotiations on a free-trade agreement with South America’s Mercosur countries in a push for more transatlantic commerce. The…
- French President Emmanuel Macron visits Norwayby Nadarajah Sethurupan (NORWAY NEWS – latest news, breaking stories and comment – NORWAY NEWS) on June 23, 2025
French President Emmanuel Macron and First Lady Brigitte Macron are in Norway on an official visit 23–24 June at the invitation of Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre. The President was…
- Russians and Ukrainians are one people – Putin’s keynote address at SPIEFby Nadarajah Sethurupan (NORWAY NEWS – latest news, breaking stories and comment – NORWAY NEWS) on June 20, 2025
Russia views all of Ukraine as its own, but does not deny the country’s right to independence, Russian President Vladimir Putin said at the SPIEF plenary session. He called on…
- Norwegian Air Ambulance orders new H145 helicoptersby Nadarajah Sethurupan (NORWAY NEWS – latest news, breaking stories and comment – NORWAY NEWS) on June 18, 2025
Norwegian Air Ambulance has signed a frame contract with Airbus for up to eight H145 helicopters, beginning with a firm order for two. The deal continues the organisation’s fleet modernisation…
- Oslo Airport named world’s most punctual airportby Nadarajah Sethurupan (NORWAY NEWS – latest news, breaking stories and comment – NORWAY NEWS) on June 14, 2025
Oslo Airport has earned the title of the most punctual large international airport in the world for May 2025, with an impressive 91.22% of flights departing on time, according to…
- UPDATE: Norway puts forward plan to ban social media for under-15sby The Local Norway on June 10, 2025
Norway's government has announced its plan for a total ban on social media for children under the age of 15 as part of a bill designed to give children a safer digital upbringing.
- Norway approves tourist tax, including cruise visitorsby Nadarajah Sethurupan (NORWAY NEWS – latest news, breaking stories and comment – NORWAY NEWS) on June 7, 2025
Norwegian lawmakers have approved a long-debated proposal to introduce a tourist tax, including on cruise passengers, triggering confusion and criticism from local officials. On Thursday, the Storting (parliament) passed the…
- Norwegian PM Opens Oslo to Peace Talks Between Russia , USA and Ukraineby Nadarajah Sethurupan (NORWAY NEWS – latest news, breaking stories and comment – NORWAY NEWS) on May 19, 2025
Oslo, May 19, 2025 – In a pivotal moment during an international press conference in Oslo, Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre extended a striking diplomatic message: Oslo remains open…
- Belarusian sends Constitution Day greetings to Norwegian peopleby Nadarajah Sethurupan (NORWAY NEWS – latest news, breaking stories and comment – NORWAY NEWS) on May 17, 2025
On behalf of the Belarusian people and himself, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko congratulated the people of Norway on Constitution Day, Media learned from the press service of the Belarusian leader.…
- Norway welcomes lifting sanctions on Syriaby Nadarajah Sethurupan (NORWAY NEWS – latest news, breaking stories and comment – NORWAY NEWS) on May 16, 2025
Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide welcomed US President Donald Trump’s announcement to lift sanctions on Syria. “I welcome US President Donald Trump’s announcement to lift sanctions on Syria, and…
- Indonesia, Norway agree to support UN system reformby Nadarajah Sethurupan (NORWAY NEWS – latest news, breaking stories and comment – NORWAY NEWS) on May 11, 2025
Indonesia and Norway have agreed to support the efforts of the secretary-general of the United Nations (UN) to ensure the international organization adapts and remains relevant to the new circumstances…
- Norwegian FM slams attack on MSF hospitalby Nadarajah Sethurupan (NORWAY NEWS – latest news, breaking stories and comment – NORWAY NEWS) on May 9, 2025
Norwegian Foreign Minister, Espen Barth Eide, on Thursday called Saturday airstrikes on a Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) hospital in Old Fangak, Jonglei State, by South Sudan’s government “unacceptable.” At least…
- Norway arms F-35s with AIM-9X missilesby Nadarajah Sethurupan (NORWAY NEWS – latest news, breaking stories and comment – NORWAY NEWS) on May 3, 2025
In the icy hangars of Ørland Air Base, nestled along Norway’s rugged coastline, technicians bundle against the Arctic chill as they prepare F-35A Lightning II jets for missions over the…