Travel Destinations: Norway - Cities/Areas
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Norway Overview
Norway is one of the Nordic countries in Northern Europe. It occupies the western part of the Scandinavian Peninsula and the country's official name is the Kingdom of Norway. Norway is one of the most sparsely populated European countries with its relatively big territory of 385,252 square kilometers (about 148,747 square miles). Norway's extensive coastline that faces the Atlantic Ocean and the Barents Sea is home to its famous fjords.
On land, the majority of the country is bordered by Sweden to the east; the northernmost region of Norway borders Russia to the east and Finland to the south. It is also connected to the Kindom of Denmark to the south across the Skagerrak Strait. The capital and largest city of Norway is Oslo. The other major Norwegian cities include Bergen, Trondheim and Tromso. |
Norway websites
Hyperlinked encyclopedia article covers the Norway's history, government and politics, geography, economy, demographics, language and culture.
Features map and brief descriptions of the geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, military and transnational issues of Norway.
Three personal travelogues covering a total of 17 days of motorcycle vacationing in the south of Norway.
A film festival from young people for young filmmakers. Tromsø, Norway.
Norwegian gardener North of the Arctic circle presents photos of his garden and plants.
Route Planner for Norway.
Information about the camping site, and two cabins and an apartment for rent.
Summer cottages and apartments for rent at Herdla, an island off the northern side of the island of Askøy just 35 km from the centre of Bergen. Site contains information about the cottages and prices.
Official tourist maps of Stavanger, outlying districts and the county of Rogaland. Available in 30 languages. Maps are provided in PDF format for download and printing.
User navigable maps of Norway including georeferenced public agencies and institutions.
Accommodation, restaurants and activities in Hafjell ski resort located in Lillehammer region.
Norway is famous for its beautiful fjord landscape, but is generally regarded as an expensive destination. Norway Green Tours gives you advice on budget travel in Norway that is environmentally friendly. You get a tour suggestion with information on destinations, transport, activities and hostel accommodation. Norway Green tours, is an initiative of the Norwegian branch of Hostelling International. Visit Norway Green Tours