Fast facts about Norway
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"Norway is a once-in-a-lifetime destination and the essence of its appeal is remarkably simple: it is one of the most beautiful countries on earth." - Lonely Planet.
- Population: 5,3 mill (2020)
- Area: 381,155 square kilometres
- GDP: per capita 71 497 USD (3rd)
- Currency: Norwegian Kroner (NOK) 1 krone = 100 øre
- Time Zone: GMT+ 1 hour
- National Day: 17 May
- Climate: Mild winters 7 to - 4 degrees Celsius, summers 12-20 degrees Celsius
- Languages: Norwegian bokmål, Norwegian nynorsk and Sami
- System of government: Constitutional monarchy and parliamentary
- Head of Government: Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre
- Capital City: Oslo