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Norway Travel Overview

Located on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northwest Europe; Norway's geography is a constant reminder of the last Ice Age. In the central high plateaus of Southern Norway; the alpine terrain culminates at the peaks of Glittertind (2470m.) and Galdhøpiggen (2469m.). Several glaciers; most famous of which are Jostedalsbreen and Svartisen ('The Black Ice') are present day remains of ice that carved the many deep fjords and left behind fertile valleys with meandering rivers. Although home to the northern tip of Europe--Nordkapp; or North Cape--the country enjoys a mild climate for its latitude; in part due to the warm currents from the Gulf of Mexico. Apart from its awe inspiring fjords (the biggest of which are Sognefjord and Hardangerfjord); popular sights are the Lofoten islands; the beautiful Sørlandet (the South Coast); and the many charming towns and cities; most of which are found along water's edge. Norway is home to 4.5 million people; and occupies an area of 323.759 square kilometers.

The principal cities are Oslo; the Capital of Norway; Bergen; the historic port city on the West Coast; and  Trondheim; the Viking Age Capital and home to Northern Europe's only medieval Gothic Cathedral. Tromso; the 'Gateway to the Arctic' is a lively city; centrally located among Northern Norway's spectacular scenery.

If you want even more adventure; head for the Arctic islands of Svalbard (a.k.a. Spitsbergen) where Polar Bears frequent the (usually snowcovered) streets of Longyear City.