Norway Facts for Kids: Fjords, Oslo & Northern Lights

Norway is a long, narrow country in northern Europe known for fjords, mountains and Arctic landscapes. These Norway facts for kids use current Statistics Norway data and official government sources.

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Quick Norway Facts for Kids

1. The official name is the Kingdom of Norway.
2. Oslo is the capital.
3. The currency is the Norwegian krone.
4. Norwegian is the main national language, with Bokmål and Nynorsk written standards.
5. Norway’s population reached 5,636,904 at the end of the second quarter of 2026.
6. Norway is a constitutional monarchy.
7. The national parliament is called the Storting.

Geography and Nature Facts

8. Norway shares land borders with Sweden, Finland and Russia.
9. Norway is famous for deep fjords carved by glaciers.
10. Galdhøpiggen is Norway’s highest mountain.
11. The Glomma is Norway’s longest river.
12. Much of northern Norway lies above the Arctic Circle.
13. The northern lights can often be seen in northern Norway during dark months.
14. Norway has an exceptionally long and deeply indented coastline.

History and Symbols

15. Norway’s Constitution was adopted in 1814.
16. Norway ended its union with Sweden in 1905.
17. The national flag is red with a blue cross outlined in white.
18. May 17 is Constitution Day.
19. Viking seafarers from Norway travelled widely during the Viking Age.
20. Norway is not a member of the European Union.

How We Check Norway Facts

Current population figures come from Statistics Norway. Government structure is checked against the Norwegian Government, and geography is cross-checked with official mapping sources.

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Trusted Sources

• Statistics Norway — Population
• Government of Norway — How Norway Is Governed
• Norwegian Mapping Authority — Facts About Norway