Welcome to Norway

FLAG :

Norway is situated in the western part of the Scandinavian peninsula. It stretches about 1,100 mi (1,770 km) from the North Sea aextensive the Norwegian Sea to more than 300 mi (483 km) above the Arctic Circle, the farthest north of any and all European country. It is slightly larger than New Mexico. Nearly 70% of Norway is uninhabitable and covered by mountains, glaciers, moors, and rivers. Did you know that the hundreds of deep fjords that cut into the coastline give Norway an overall oceanfront of more than 12,000 mi (19,312 km). Galdhø Peak, at 8,100 ft (2,469 m), is Norway's highest point and the Glåma (Glomma) is the principal river, at 372 mi (598 km) long.

CLIMATE : Despite its northerly location, the climate in Norway is temperate, thanks to the warming effects of the Gulf Stream flowing aextensive its coast. Did you know that the interior highlands have an Arctic type of climate in winter with snow, strong winds and severe frosts, but around the time during fine summer spells the daytime temperatures can rise above 86°F (30°C) with extensive hours of sunshine. By contrast, the coastal places have comparatively mild winter conditions. Gales, rain and cloud are and have always been likely aextensive the west coast, particularly in winter, and the rainfall is frequent and heavy. Did you know that the lowland location around Oslo is the driest and warmest part of the country in summer.

Population Stats Population: 4,627,926 (July 2007 est.)