Opening hours Servicesenter:
| Monday-Friday | 08.00-22.00 |
| Saturday | 09.00-15.30 |
| Sunday | 13.00-22.00 |
General information about Norway
The Kingdom of Norway is a Nordic country in the west of the Scandinavian peninsula. It borders Sweden to the east and Finland and Russia to the north-east. It is a long and narrow country, with a population of only 4.8 million.
Norway is known for its magnificent and varied scenery. There are mountains, fjords, forests, glaciers, rivers, waterfalls, and a large part of the country is unpopulated because of it. The eastern part of the country is green and lush and has many lakes and rivers. The West coast consists of dramatic mountains and fjords.
Norway has a lot to offer visitors all year round. In the winter, tourists can enjoy fabulous skiing areas for both downhill and cross country skiing. The summer has long light nights and enjoyable activities in beautiful scenery.
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Capital | Oslo (560.484 citizens) |
Area | 323.758 square metres |
Language | Norwegian (two written forms) |
Main religion | Christianity |
Population | 4,737,171 (Jan 1, 2008) |
Government type | Monarchy |
