Norway: Capital, Flag and Fun Facts

About Norway

Norway is a long, narrow country in northern Europe, on the western side of the Scandinavian Peninsula. Its coast is cut by deep fjords, and much of the land is mountains, forests and lakes. It is famous for the midnight sun, the northern lights and skiing.

About Oslo

Oslo lies at the head of the Oslofjord in the southeast of Norway, surrounded by forested hills. It is known for its modern opera house on the waterfront, its museums and the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony.

Fun facts about Norway

1. Geirangerfjord and Nærøyfjord, with cliffs up to 1,400 metres high, are a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
2. In northern Norway, beyond the Arctic Circle, the sun stays up all night for weeks around midsummer.
3. The modern cheese slicer was invented by Thor Bjørklund in Norway in 1925.
4. The Lærdal Tunnel, about 24.5 kilometres long, is one of the longest road tunnels in the world.
5. The Svalbard Global Seed Vault, dug deep into an Arctic mountain, stores backup seeds from around the world.
6. Hornindalsvatnet in western Norway is the deepest lake in Europe.