| Form of Government | Parliamentary democracy and constitutional monarchy |
| Monarch | King Harald V of Norway |
| Location | Nordic country in Northern Europe |
| Area | 285 000 km² |
| Population | Approximately 5.5 million |
| Coastline | 83281 kilometers |
| Climate | Norway has a temperate climate with regional variations. Coastal areas like Bergen experience mild winters and cool summers. In June, average temperatures typically range between 12–20 degrees Celsius. |
| Language | The official language is Norwegian, with almost everyone able to speak English |
| Religion | Predominantly Protestant (Evangelical Lutheran) or non-religious |
| Capital | Oslo with 717 710 inhabitants. |
| Local Time | GMT +1 (CET) |
| Electricity | 230V 16amp, 2-pin euro plug (Type C and F) |
| Driving | Right |
| International Calls | + or 00 |
| Telephone Country Code | +47 |
| Emergency (police, ambulance) | 112 (Police), 113 (Ambulance) and 110 (Fire Department) |
| Mobile Phone Networks | Telenor, Telia, Ice |
| Currency | Norwegian Krone (NOK, kr) |
| Drinking water | Excellent drinking water directly from the tap |
| Neighbouring countries | Sweden, Finland and Russia |
| Independence Day | 17th of May (Declared on 17th of May 1814) |
Useful expressions
| Hello | Hei |
| Goodbye | Ha det |
| Yes | Ja |
| No | Nei |
| Thank you | Takk |
| Please | Vær så snill |
| Excuse me | Unnskyld meg |
| What is your name? | Hva heter du? |
| Nice to meet you | Hyggelig å møte deg |
| Do you speak English? | Snakker du Engelsk? |
| I do not understand | Jeg forstår ikke |
| I don’t know | Jeg vet ikke |
| Passport | Pass |
| Airport | Flyplass |
| Train station | Tog stasjon |
| Bus station | Buss stasjon |
| Where is …? | Hvor er …? |
| Ticket | Billett |
| Train | Tog |
