What is the Capital of Norway?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
The capital city of Norway is Oslo. Norway is located in Northern Europe, Europe, with a population of 5,606,944. The official currency is the Norwegian krone and the primary language spoken is Norwegian Bokmål.
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Oslo at a glance
| Capital city | Oslo |
|---|---|
| Country | Norway (Kingdom of Norway) |
| Region | Northern Europe, Europe |
| Country population | 5,606,944 (117th largest on this site) |
| Standard time | UTC+01:00 |
| Currency | Norwegian krone (NOK) |
| Calling code | +47 |
| Emergency number | 112 (police) / 113 (ambulance) / 110 (fire) |
| Driving side | Right |
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Norway in context
- Norway covers 386,224 km², making it the 61st largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 15 people per km² ranks 180th of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- It shares a land border with 3 countries: Finland, Sweden, Russia.
- With 5,606,944 people, Norway holds about 5.1% of the population of Northern Europe.
- That is roughly 0.7% of the Europe total counted on this site.
- With 3 official languages, Norway has more than most countries on this site.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Norway is a member state of the United Nations.
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Capital of Norway — FAQ
What is the capital of Norway?
The capital of Norway is Oslo.
Is Oslo the largest city in Norway?
Yes — Oslo is both the capital and the largest city of Norway.
What country is Oslo in?
Oslo is the capital city of Norway.
What continent is Oslo in?
Oslo, the capital of Norway, is located in Europe.
Is Oslo the capital of Norway?
Yes — Oslo is the capital of Norway (official name: Kingdom of Norway).
Oslo is the capital of which country?
Oslo is the capital of Norway, in Northern Europe.
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