Norway is a constitutional monarchy of roughly 5 million citizens that extends along the western half of the Scandinavian Peninsula. Owing to large oil and gas deposits in the North and Norwegian seas, Norway today ranks as one of the top 10 wealthiest countries in the world, with the largest capital reserve per capita of any nation. Norway’s landscape is exceptionally dramatic; in particular, the famous fjords comprise some of the most impressive coastal scenery found anywhere. Because of Norway’s high latitude, from late May to late July much of the country experiences up to 20 hours of light each day.
To phone hotels in Norway, dial 011 (international access) + 47 (Norway code) + city code and local numbers in listings.
Six hours ahead of New York (EST).
The coast of Norway is warmed by the Gulf Stream, and around Oslo the climate is generally temperate. However, the country extends above the Arctic Circle, where summers are pleasant but winters are exceptionally cold.
Passport (valid for six months beyond end of stay). Visit travel.state.gov, and for travelers’ health information, cdc.gov.
Norwegian krone (NOK). Fluctuating rate valued at NOK8.35 = US$1.00 as of September 2018.
Oslo, Tel. 2130-8540.
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