Geography of Norway
Climate, terrain, natural resources, and geographic features
Total Area
323,802
km² (rank #68)
Coastline
25,148
km
Highest Point
Galdhopiggen (2,469 m)
Lowest Point
Norwegian Sea (0 m)
Area Comparison
Norway
323,802 km²
United States (reference)
9,833,520 km²
Norway is 3.3% the size of the United States.
Climate
Temperate along coast modified by North Atlantic Current; cold interior with heavy snowfall; arctic in far north
Terrain
Glaciated terrain; mostly high plateaus and rugged mountains broken by fertile valleys; deeply indented coastline (fjords)
Natural Resources
Petroleum
Natural Gas
Iron Ore
Copper
Lead
Zinc
Titanium
Nickel
Fish
Timber
Hydropower
Land Use
37.4%
59.9%
Arable: 2.7%
Forest: 37.4%
Other: 59.9%
Bordering Countries
Norway on the Map
Region
Europe
Northern Europe
Frequently Asked Questions
How big is Norway?
Norway covers an area of 323,802 km², ranking #68 in the world by size.
What is the climate of Norway?
Temperate along coast modified by North Atlantic Current; cold interior with heavy snowfall; arctic in far north
What is the highest point in Norway?
The highest point in Norway is Galdhopiggen (2,469 m).
What natural resources does Norway have?
Norway's natural resources include Petroleum, Natural Gas, Iron Ore, Copper, Lead, Zinc, Titanium, Nickel, Fish, Timber, Hydropower.
Which countries border Norway?
Norway shares land borders with Finland, Sweden, Russia.