Largest Cities in Norway

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Facts about Norway

Official languages: Norwegian, Norwegian (Bokmal), Norwegian (Nynorsk), North Sami, Finnish
Capital: Oslo
Area: 324,220 km²
Population: 5.0 million residents
Population density: 15.45 residents per km²
Currency: NOK
Internet -TLD: .no
ISO codes: NO, NOR, 578
The prefix for Norway is +47

Flag of Norway

On the Norwegian flag, similarly to the flags of other Scandinavian countries, we find the so-called Scandinavian cross. In the case of Norway, this cross is blue with white framing, placed on a red background. The cross is not isosceles, it reaches to the edges of the flag and the shorter arm is moved closer to the pole side of the flag. The flag is very similar to Denmark’s Danneborg, reflecting the four centuries under Danish rule. The blue cross, on the other hand, points to a long-standing connection with Sweden. The flag was designed by Frederick Meltzer in 1821, but was not adopted until 1898. The colors used on the flag, which match the French tricolor, could be interpreted as an expression of the desire for independence, which Norway did not achieve until the beginning of the 20th century.

 

Flag of Norway

The Kingdom of Norway (Norwegian: Kongeriket Norge / Noreg, Old Norse: * Norðvegr, Norvegr, Noregr “Nordweg”) is a country in Northern Europe. The Scandinavian country borders Sweden to the east and Finland and Russia to the northeast.  Norway’s economic zone in the North Sea is bordered by Denmark to the south and Scotland to the west.

Biggest Cities of Norway by Population

Norway is a Scandinavian country located in Northern Europe, bordered by Sweden, Finland and Russia. It has a population of over 5 million people and is the largest Scandinavian nation by population. The country is known for its beautiful fjords, mountains, glaciers and forests. Norway’s capital and largest city is Oslo with a population of over 600 thousand people.

Oslo is situated on the Oslofjord which separates it from Akershus county to the east. It is known for its many museums, galleries and monuments such as the Viking Ship Museum, Munch Museum and Vigeland Sculpture Park. Other attractions include Bygdøy Royal Estate, Botanical Garden and Holmenkollen Ski Jump. Oslo also offers plenty of outdoor activities such as skiing in winter or kayaking in summer.

Bergen is Norway’s second largest city with a population around 300 thousand people located on the western coast of Norway. This city has been nicknamed “The Gateway to the Fjords” for its location at the entrance to some of Norway’s most stunning fjords such as Hardangerfjorden or Sognefjorden. Bergen is also known for its UNESCO World Heritage Site Bryggen Wharf which dates back to medieval times as well as other attractions such as Edvard Grieg Museum or Troldhaugen Mansion. Visitors can also explore some interesting historical sites or take part in outdoor activities like hiking or fishing along Bergen’s coastline.

Stavanger is Norway’s third largest city with a population around 130 thousand people located on the southwestern coast of Norway near Stavanger Bay. Stavanger boasts an array of attractions including Lysefjorden fjord, Preikestolen mountain peak, Old Stavanger town center and Stavanger Cathedral which dates back to 1125 AD. Visitors can also explore some interesting historical sites such as Iron Age burial mounds or take part in outdoor activities like golfing at one of Stavanger’s two golf courses or sailing along its coastline.

Trondheim is Norway’s fourth largest city with a population around 190 thousand people located on Trondheim Fjord near mid-Norway’s coast. Trondheim offers visitors plenty of attractions including Nidaros Cathedral which dates back to 1070 AD, Kristiansten Fortress built in 1685 AD and Ringve Museum which contains more than 2000 instruments from all over the world including some dating back 500 years! Additionally visitors can explore some interesting historical sites such as Bakklandet old town district or take part in outdoor activities like cycling along Trondheim’s many bike trails or kayaking through its numerous fjords and islands scattered along its coastline.

# City Population Latitude Longitude
1 Oslo, Norway 580,111 59.9127 10.7461
2 Bergen, Norway 213,696 60.393 5.32415
3 Trondheim, Norway 147,250 63.4305 10.3951
4 Stavanger, Norway 121,721 58.9701 5.73332
5 Drammen, Norway 90,833 59.7439 10.2045
6 Fredrikstad, Norway 72,871 59.2181 10.9298
7 Kristiansand, Norway 63,925 58.1467 7.9956
8 Sandnes, Norway 63,143 58.8524 5.73521
9 Tromso, Norway 52,547 69.6489 18.9551
10 Sarpsborg, Norway 52,270 59.2839 11.1096
11 Skien, Norway 50,706 59.2096 9.60897
12 Alesund, Norway 44,207 62.4723 6.15492
13 Sandefjord, Norway 42,765 59.1312 10.2167
14 Haugesund, Norway 40,432 59.4138 5.268
15 Tonsberg, Norway 39,025 59.2675 10.4076
16 Moss, Norway 34,603 59.434 10.6577
17 Porsgrunn, Norway 34,488 59.1405 9.6561
18 Bodo, Norway 34,184 67.28 14.405
19 Arendal, Norway 31,027 58.4615 8.77253
20 Hamar, Norway 29,590 60.7945 11.068
21 Ytrebygda, Norway 24,155 60.305 5.28236
22 Larvik, Norway 23,224 59.0533 10.0352
23 Halden, Norway 22,081 59.1248 11.3875
24 Steinkjer, Norway 20,111 64.0149 11.4954
25 Harstad, Norway 19,544 68.7983 16.5417
26 Lillehammer, Norway 19,207 61.1151 10.4663
27 Molde, Norway 18,705 62.7375 7.15912
28 Mo i Rana, Norway 17,964 66.3128 14.1428
29 Kongsberg, Norway 17,778 59.6686 9.65017
30 Horten, Norway 17,771 59.4172 10.4834
31 Gjovik, Norway 17,707 60.7957 10.6916
32 Askoy, Norway 17,335 60.4 5.18333
33 Kristiansund, Norway 16,896 63.1105 7.72795
34 Narvik, Norway 14,225 68.4384 17.4272
35 Lillestrom, Norway 14,111 59.956 11.0492
36 Honefoss, Norway 13,789 60.168 10.2565
37 Ski, Norway 12,624 59.7195 10.8358
38 Elverum, Norway 12,601 60.8819 11.5623
39 Askim, Norway 12,593 59.5833 11.1629
40 Jessheim, Norway 12,476 60.1415 11.1751
41 Alta, Norway 12,188 69.9689 23.2717
42 Stjordalshalsen, Norway 11,527 63.4681 10.9262
43 Drobak, Norway 11,474 59.6633 10.6298
44 Kongsvinger, Norway 11,292 60.1905 11.9977
45 Leirvik, Norway 11,139 59.7798 5.50051
46 Vennesla, Norway 11,042 58.2686 7.97314
47 Nesoddtangen, Norway 11,022 59.8624 10.6631
48 Mandal, Norway 10,254 58.0274 7.45342
49 Mosjoen, Norway 9,747 65.836 13.1908
50 Grimstad, Norway 9,672 58.3405 8.59343
51 Egersund, Norway 9,613 58.4513 5.9997
52 Namsos, Norway 9,146 64.4662 11.4957
53 Sogne, Norway 9,111 58.0933 7.78294
54 Raholt, Norway 8,704 60.2751 11.179
55 Forde, Norway 8,621 61.4522 5.85717
56 Brumunddal, Norway 8,552 60.881 10.9395
57 Levanger, Norway 8,522 63.7464 11.2996
58 Notodden, Norway 8,417 59.5594 9.25853
59 Floro, Norway 8,341 61.5996 5.0328
60 Bryne, Norway 8,117 58.7354 5.64766
61 As, Norway 8,072 59.6647 10.7947
62 Saeveland, Norway 7,847 59.2667 5.2
63 Verdal, Norway 7,265 63.7933 11.4817
64 Hammerfest, Norway 6,899 70.6634 23.6821
65 Sogndal, Norway 6,811 61.2291 7.09674
66 Kopervik, Norway 6,618 59.2835 5.30669
67 Fetsund, Norway 6,552 59.9246 11.1571
68 Malvik, Norway 6,530 63.4333 10.6833
69 Orsta, Norway 6,448 62.1998 6.12904
70 Holmestrand, Norway 6,246 59.4876 10.3176
71 Indre Arna, Norway 6,228 60.4177 5.47087
72 Lillesand, Norway 6,192 58.2488 8.3778
73 Raufoss, Norway 6,163 60.726 10.6133
74 Fauske, Norway 6,064 67.2588 15.3918
75 Klofta, Norway 6,053 60.0741 11.1381
76 Tananger, Norway 5,928 58.9362 5.5741
77 Sandnessjoen, Norway 5,889 66.0217 12.6316
78 Hommersak, Norway 5,803 58.9256 5.85104
79 Flekkefjord, Norway 5,726 58.2971 6.66069
80 Stavern, Norway 5,704 59 10.0333
81 Voss, Norway 5,682 60.6287 6.41474
82 Tranby, Norway 5,663 59.8085 10.2611
83 Jorpeland, Norway 5,648 59.0225 6.04078
84 Mysen, Norway 5,627 59.5535 11.3258
85 Volda, Norway 5,487 62.146 6.07108
86 Odda, Norway 5,470 60.0691 6.54565
87 Vestby, Norway 5,441 59.6051 10.7523
88 Kragero, Norway 5,269 58.8693 9.41494
89 Vadso, Norway 5,250 70.0735 29.7494
90 Ulsteinvik, Norway 5,214 62.3432 5.84869
91 Akrehamn, Norway 5,129 59.2605 5.18689
92 Hermansverk, Norway 2,111 61.1846 6.85016

Norway: Oslo

Norway’s capital is Oslo. With 670,000 inhabitants, it is also Norway’s largest city. For a long time the city was called Christiania or Kristiania. It was so named after a great fire destroyed the city in 1624 and it was moved a kilometer to rebuild. It was then named after the then King Christian IV. In 1924 the original name Oslo was reverted to. Oslo is at the end of the Oslofjord.

Oslo was founded around the year 1000. In Norwegian, by the way, Oslo is pronounced like “Uslu”. The name means mouth of the Lo. This is a river that is now called Alna, but was previously called Lo.

Sights in Oslo include the Royal Castle, Akershus Fortress, Oslo Cathedral and the New Opera House. The Nobel Peace Prize is awarded in the town hall every year. The main shopping street is Karl Johans gate. Gate means street and is written in lowercase in Norwegian. Life in Oslo is considered particularly expensive.

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