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Country Facts:
Norway vs. United States

Learn about the similarities and differences between Norway and United States by reviewing data on key indicators such as population, economy, energy, religion, language and many other relevant factors.

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Geography

Norway vs. United States - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of Norway is 125 021 mi², while the surface area of United States is 3 678 190 mi². This means that the area of United States is 2842% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
125 021 mi²
3 678 190 mi²

Coastline length

Norway has a coastline of 15 626.2 mi, while United States has a coastline of 12 380.2 mi.

15 626.2 mi
12 380.2 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Norway is Oslo, with a population of about 647 676 people. In contrast, the largest city in the United States is New York City, where the population is 8 491 080.

647 676 ppl
8 491 080 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Norway is Galdhøpiggen, its height is 8 100 ft. The highest peak in the United States is Denali (McKinley), which rises to a height of 20 308 ft.

8 100 ft
Galdhøpiggen
20 308 ft
Denali (McKinley)

Highest recorded temperature

In Norway, the highest temperature ever measured was 96.1°F and was recorded in Nesbyen, Buskerud, while in the United States the highest temperature was 134.1°F and was recorded in Furnace Creek Ranch, Death Valley, California.

96.1°F
Nesbyen, Buskerud
134.1°F
Furnace Creek Ranch, Death Valley, California

Lowest recorded temperature

In Norway, the lowest temperature ever measured was -60.5°F and was recorded in Karasjok, Finnmark, while in the United States, the lowest temperature was -79.6°F and was recorded in Prospect Creek, Alaska.

-60.5°F
Karasjok, Finnmark
-79.6°F
Prospect Creek, Alaska

Society

Norway vs. United States - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Norway is about 5 421 241, while United States is home to 331 002 651 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
5 421 241 ppl
331 002 651 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.4 years in Norway and 80.4 years in the United States.

82.4 years
80.4 years

Average age

The average age is 39.5 years in Norway and 38.5 years in the United States.

39.5 years
38.5 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.8% in Norway and 0.7% in the United States.

0.8%
0.7%

Literacy

Literacy is 100.0% in Norway and 99.0% in the United States.

100.0%
99.0%

Language

In Norway, the main language is Norwegian, and in the United States the primary language is English.

norwegian
english

Religion

In Norway, the main religion is Christianity; in the United States, the main religion is Christianity.

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

5 361 000 ppl
Ranking: 121/179
77 510 000 ppl
Ranking: 167/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Norway: 63 288 Int$. United States: 63 414 Int$.

63 288 Int$
Ranking: 130/194
63 414 Int$
Ranking: 182/194

Currency

Norway: Norwegian Krone (NOK). United States: US Dollar (USD).

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NOK
Norwegian Krone
USD
US Dollar

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Norway: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, F). Electricity in the United States: frequency and voltage are 120V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B).

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, F
120V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B

Driving side

Norway has right-hand traffic, United States has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

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Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Norway - June, July, August; United States - June, July, August.

Traveler's essential: Tourist Season Around the World

Safety level

Scale from 1 (safe) to 4 (unsafe)
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Exercise normal safety precautions
Level 1
Exercise normal safety precautions
Level 1

Visa requirements

For citizens of United States (Settings → Your Country)
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Visa not required
A visa is not required.
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Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B87 USD - 104 USD
T166 USD - 210 USD
B87 USD - 113 USD
T186 USD - 261 USD

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