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Norway quiz
Norway is in 7 of our quizzes: the Europe map, capital, 20 Explorer photos, outline, flag and 5 trivia questions. Oslo is the capital.
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8 questions about Norway only, mixed from every pack it appears in. Scored on the spot.
Norway at a glance
| Capital | Oslo |
|---|---|
| Continent | Europe |
| Location | Northern Europe, bordering the North Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, west of Sweden |
| Population | 5.5 million (2024 estimate), 119th of 196 |
| Area | 323,802 km², 65th of 196 |
| People per km² | 17 |
| Land borders | Sweden (1,666 km), Finland (709 km), Russia (191 km) |
| Coastline | 25,148 km |
| Highest point | Galdhopiggen, 2,469 m |
| Official languages | Norwegian, Nynorsk, Bokmål and Sámi |
| Currency | Norwegian krone |
| Flag colours | red, blue and white |
| Drives on the | right |
| Calling code | +47 |
| Terrain | Glaciated; mostly high plateaus and rugged mountains broken by fertile valleys; small, scattered plains; coastline deeply indented by fjords; arctic tundra in north |
| Climate | Temperate along coast, modified by North Atlantic Current; colder interior with increased precipitation and colder summers; rainy year-round on west coast |
| Where the name comes from | Derives from the Old Norse words norre and vegr, meaning "northern way," and refers to the long coastline of western Norway |
| In our quizzes | 7 packs |
Of 3 land neighbours, Sweden shares the longest border with Norway (1,666 km) and Russia the shortest (191 km); there are also 25,148 km of coast. Norway is 65th in the world by area but 119th by population, so there are only 17 people per km².
Facts from the CIA World Factbook and Wikidata; questions from our quiz packs. Updated .
Where it is
Places to find
20 in Explorer
The largest island of Svalbard, land of polar bears and midnight sun.
Photo: Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
A deep blue fjord with waterfalls plunging down cliffs.
Photo: Ximonic (Simo Räsänen) / CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons licence
A tiny village at the head of a fjord, end of a mountain railway.
Photo: Martin Falbisoner / CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons licence
A backup vault for the world's crop seeds, dug into Arctic permafrost.
Photo: Michael Major for Crop Trust / CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons licence
Norway's longest and deepest fjord, 205 km long and 1,300 metres deep.
Photo: Acediscovery / CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons licence
The oldest stave church in Norway, from around 1130, on a fjord shore.
Photo: Bjørn Erik Pedersen / CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons licenceAll 20 Norway photos in Explorer →
Questions we ask
6| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Which country's capital is Oslo? | Norway |
| Which country is famous for its fjords? | Norway |
| What currency does Norway use? | Krone |
| Which mountain range runs along the border of Norway and Sweden? | Scandinavian Mountains |
| Which country do the Svalbard islands belong to? | Norway |
| Which of these countries does NOT border the Baltic Sea? | Norway |
Facts from our quizzes
The Norway questions
Sweden is a wrong choice for Oslo and again for Norway's outline. In the flag round the other choices are Iceland, Denmark and Finland. Norway's shape is shown beside Sweden, Finland and Iceland. Iceland and Finland are on both lists.
One trivia question is “Which country is famous for its fjords?” (Norway). Then: “What currency does Norway use?” (Krone). Explorer pins 20 photos in Norway; Bergen and Reine are marked hard.
Every Norway question, with streaks and a leaderboard, is in the app.
PlayQuestions and answers
What is the capital of Norway?
The capital of Norway is Oslo.
Which continent is Norway in?
Norway is in Europe.
What is the population of Norway?
About 5.5 million (2024 estimate).
Which countries border Norway?
Norway borders Sweden, Finland and Russia.
What is the highest point in Norway?
Galdhopiggen, at 2,469 m.
What is the official language of Norway?
There are 4: Norwegian, Nynorsk, Bokmål and Sámi.