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4 days ago · Norway, country of northern Europe that occupies the western half of the Scandinavian peninsula. About two-thirds of Norway is mountainous, and its coastline is indented by deep glacial fjords. Offshore it includes some 50,000 islands. The capital is Oslo.
5 days ago · On this northern Norway itinerary, road trip from Tromsø down through Senja and the Vesteralen Islands, ending with several magical days in the Lofoten Islands. This is the type of trip where every day just seems to get better than the one before it.
2 days ago · Municipalities in Norway are the basic unit of local government. Norway is divided into 15 administrative regions, called counties. These counties are subdivided into 357 municipalities (as of 2024). The capital city Oslo is both a county and a municipality. Map of municipalities (2020)
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2 days ago · Oslo, capital and largest city of Norway. It lies at the head of Oslo Fjord in the southeastern part of the country. The original site of Oslo was east of the Aker River.
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2 days ago · Map all coordinates using OpenStreetMap. There are 291 peaks in Norway with elevations of over 2,000 metres (6,562 ft) above sea level and that have a topographic prominence of more than 10 m (33 ft). The following list includes those 186 that have a topographic prominence of 50 m (160 ft) or more.
2 days ago · The Right To Roam policy. One of the unique aspects of traveling in Norway is the Allemannsretten, or the “right to roam” policy.This law grants everyone free access to nature, meaning you can camp almost anywhere in uncultivated areas, including forests, mountains, and along the fjords, as long as you respect private property and the environment (I think it’s a 200m recommended distance).
5 days ago · Sep 24, 2024 - Looking to get inspired on your trip to Norway? Immerse yourself into world-class art, exciting history, and mind-bending science. Check out the best museums in Norway to visit in 2024. Book effortlessly online with Tripadvisor!
