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Country Facts:
United States vs. Norway

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

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Geography

United States vs. Norway - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

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

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

Coastline length

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

12 380.2 mi
15 626.2 mi

Largest city

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

8 491 080 ppl
647 676 ppl

Highest peak

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

20 308 ft
Denali (McKinley)
8 100 ft
Galdhøpiggen

Highest recorded temperature

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

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

Lowest recorded temperature

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

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

Society

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

Population

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

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

Life expectancy

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

80.4 years
82.4 years

Average age

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

38.5 years
39.5 years

Birthrate

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

0.7%
0.8%

Literacy

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

99.0%
100.0%

Language

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

english
norwegian

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

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

Economy

GDP per capita

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

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

Currency

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

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USD
US Dollar
NOK
Norwegian Krone

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

United States has right-hand traffic, Norway 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: United States - June, July, August; Norway - June, July, August.

Traveler's essential: Tourist Season Around the World

Safety level

Scale from 1 (safe) to 4 (unsafe)
Traveler's essential: Travel Safety Map
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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Your country
Visa not required
A visa is not required.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B87 USD - 113 USD
T186 USD - 261 USD
B87 USD - 104 USD
T167 USD - 210 USD

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