Norway's population reached 5,678,868 as of January 2024. Population density is 17.5 people per square kilometer. Total area is 323,800 km² (125,020 mi²)
Norway's earliest flag was likely a serpent or dragon banner. The Royal Standard features a golden lion with axe and crown from 1280. Norway used Danish flag with Norwegian lion until 1814. The current flag was designed by Fredrik Meltzer in 1821
Bergen is Norway's second-largest city with 289,330 inhabitants (2022). Located on Bergenshalvøyen peninsula, surrounded by seven mountains. Municipality covers 465 square kilometres with eight boroughs
Norway's population reached 5.5 million in 2023. Population halved by black plague from 1349 to 1500. First census in 1769 showed population of 723,000. Full independence reached in 1905 with 2,303,595 population
Norway is located in Northern Europe, bordering Sweden, Finland and Russia. Total area is 324,220 km² with 16,360 km² water area. Contains 320,249 islands and islets along its coastline
Norway is a Nordic country in Northern Europe with 5.5 million inhabitants (2024). Includes mainland, Svalbard, and Jan Mayen islands. Capital and largest city is Oslo