The Kingdom of Norway is a Nordic country located in Northwestern Europe whose territory comprises the western and northernmost portion of the Scandinavian Peninsula, as well as Jan Mayen and the Arctic archipelago of Svalbard. The capital city is Oslo.
Norway's landscape is marked by rugged mountains, deep fjords, and vast stretches of wilderness. It shares land borders with Sweden to the east and Finland and Russia to the northeast. The coastline is one of the longest in the world due to its deeply indented fjords.
The Kingdom of Norway is a constitutional monarchy with a parliamentary system of governance. The Monarchy of Norway is mostly ceremonial, with the Prime Minister being the head of government. The Storting is the national legislature.
Norway has a mixed market economy with a strong emphasis on the petroleum sector, fishing, and shipping. It is one of the world's largest exporters of oil and natural gas, with significant revenues coming from the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate. The country also has a well-developed welfare state and high per capita income.
Norwegian culture is rich in traditions including the celebration of Constitution Day on May 17th, traditional music, folklore, and the Bunad, which is traditional Norwegian attire. Norway has a vibrant literary tradition, with authors like Henrik Ibsen and Knut Hamsun being internationally recognized.