Geography
Norway is located in northern Europe, and occupies the western and northern regions of the Scandinavian Peninsula. It borders the Barents Sea in the north, Finland and Russia in the north-east, and Sweden on the east. Oslo is the capital city and a major port. Other important cities are Bergen, Drammen, Fredrikstad, Kristiansand, Stavanger, Tromso and Trondheim.
Nearly 70% of Norway is uninhabitable and covered by mountains, glaciers, moors, and rivers. The highest altitude of the country is the Galdhopiggen peak that rises almost 2,469 meters above the sea level. Its coastline of over 83,000 kilometers (51,575 mi) is punctuated by steep-sloped inlets known as fjords, as well as a multitude of islands and islets.
The Sognafjorden is Norway's longest fjord. The Glomma is the longest river and the Jostedalsbreen is the largest glacier in Northern Europe. |
