COUNTRY FACTS
NORWAY
Norway is a very long country which extends north beyond the Arctic Circle. If you turn it upside down,
from north to south, it will pass through Europe to the Mediterranean! The northern half of Norway lived
under the midnight sun of summer and the magical dance of northern lights over the skies of the polar
night in winter. Hike-country skiing during the day, and choose from four restaurants Michelin night. Still
further north you can join a safari to observe eagles and whales. In summer the sun never sets in this part
of Norway, and in winter the northern lights illuminate the dark sky. Swim in the cool water of the fjords,
and let the breeze caress you from the North Pole when you are on the northernmost point of Europe, the
North Cape! It shares borders with Sweden, Finland and Russia. Its long Atlantic coast is home to numerous
fjords.
Capital: Oslo
Population: 5.019 millions
Languages: Norwegian, Danish and English
Entry Requirements: A passport valid for 3 months after the date of departure of Norway is required. For
more information, visit www.travel.gc.ca
Time Change: GMT + 1
Currency: Norwegian Krone
Electricity: The electricity is 220 volts; therefore, an adapter and/or converter will be required.
Best Buys: Norwegian knitwear, watches, jewellery, trolls, pewter, silver, porcelain, objects painted in
wood, skins of goat or reindeer, fur, glassware and ceramics.
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Canadian Embassy
in Norway
Wergelandsveien 7 (4th floor) N-0244
Oslo
Norway
Tel: 47 22 99 53 00
Email: [email protected]
CITIES IN NORWAY
Oslo
Hemmed by a ‘fjord’ and kilometers of
woodland, Norway’s capital is an easygoing city with an eclectic architectural
mix of old, new and just plain 1960s that
is hard not to like. The perfect size for
exploring on foot, the city boasts worldclass museums, a lively nightlife and
plenty of outdoor activities for the
energetic. Most visitors will find
themselves struggling to choose between
Oslo’s numerous museums, which offer
something for almost every taste: a faceto-face with the haunting image of Edvard
Munch’s The Scream at the National
Gallery, a chance to stand in the shoes of an Olympic ski-jumper at the Holmenkollen Ski Museum, or a
window into history and culture at the unforgettable Viking Ship, Polar ship Frame or Folk Museums on
Bygdøy. And Oslo is certainly the cosmopolitan heart of Norway, with a rapidly growing café and bar culture,
top-notch restaurants, and nightlife options ranging from world-class opera and jazz to indie rock.
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Bergen
Surrounded by seven hills and seven fjords, Bergen is a
beautiful, charming city. With the Unesco World
Heritage–listed Bryggen and buzzing Vågen Harbour as
its centerpiece, Bergen climbs the hillsides with hundreds
of timber-clad houses, while cable cars offer stunning
views from above. Throw in great museums, friendly
locals and a dynamic cultural life and Bergen amply
rewards as much time as you can give it. For an
unbeatable view of the city, ride the 26-degree Fløibanen
funicular to the top of Mt Fløyen.
Fjords
Norway's epic landscapes rank among the most beautiful
and varied in Europe, and the sheer drama of the fjords is
alone worth the effort of coming to this remarkable
country. Here, fjords of extraordinary beauty cut gashes
from a jagged coastline deep into the interior, cliffs
plunge down to barely populated shorelines, and
vertiginous waterfalls drop from impossible heights. All
the while, isolated farms occupy seemingly inaccessible
pockets of green.
For additional information, visit the official tourism board website of Norway:
www.visitnorway.com
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