NORWAY

Norway is a Scandinavian country encompassing mountains, glaciers and deep coastal fjords. Oslo, the capital, is a city of green spaces and museums. Preserved 9th-century Viking ships are displayed at Oslo's Viking Ship Museum. Bergen, with colourful wooden houses, is the starting point for cruises to the dramatic Sognafjord. Norway is also known for fishing, hiking and skiing, notably at Lillehammer's Olympic resort. The spectacular scenery of the fjords, mountains and glaciers certainly is breathtaking. Add to that the midnight sun during summer, or the playful northern lights during winter, it is no wonder Norway is such an attractive destination for any traveller.

Capital: Oslo
Currency: Norwegian krone
Capital and largest city: Oslo; 59^o56'N 10^o41'E /59.933^oN 10.683^oE
Official minority languages: Kven; Romani; Romanes
Points of Interest: North Cape, Lofoten, Preikestolen, etc.