Norsko

Norsko, known in English as Norway, is a Nordic country located in Northern Europe on the western part of the Scandinavian Peninsula. It shares a land border with Sweden to the east and with Finland and Russia in the far northeast, and has a long coastline along the North Sea, the Norwegian Sea, and the Barents Sea.

Geography features include deep fjords, glaciers, and rugged mountains; the interior is sparsely populated with the Scandinavian Mountains. Svalbard and Jan Mayen are external territories administered by Norsko. The country lies well north of the Arctic Circle in its northern regions, and its climate is moderated by the North Atlantic Current.

Norsko is a constitutional monarchy and a parliamentary democracy. The monarch is largely ceremonial; the Storting is the supreme legislature, and the government is formed by a prime minister and cabinet. The legal framework emphasizes the rule of law, civil rights, and a strong welfare state.

The country has a developed mixed economy with one of the world’s largest sovereign wealth funds. Oil and natural gas offshore production, hydropower, shipping, and fisheries are major sectors; a high standard of living accompanies a robust public sector, advanced services, and innovation-oriented industries.

Population is about 5.4 million. The official language is Norwegian, with two written standards, Bokmål and Nynorsk. Sámi languages are recognized in parts of the north; English is widely used in business and education.

Norsko has a rich cultural heritage, from Viking Age history to modern literature and design. It achieved independence in 1905 after leaving the Denmark–Norway union, and hosts the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony in Oslo. Its landscapes and sustainable practices attract visitors and influence global environmental policy.