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About Norway

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Facts & Figures

Norway is a constitutional democracy in Northern Europe with a population of 5 million inhabitants. Read more

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Society & People

  • Political System
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  • Welfare
  • Equal Opportunities
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Culture

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Minister of International Development, Erik Solheim, in Darfur. 
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Foreign Policy

  • The High North
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  • Peace Efforts & Security
  • Environmental Issues
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Economy & Industry

  • Investing petroleum wealth for future generations
  • Economy
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Oscar Wergeland: Riksforsamlingen på Eidsvold

History

  • Norway before 1814
  • Norway after 1814
  • Explorers

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Facts
Area:  385 155 km2
Population:4 973 029

Capital:  Oslo /59 56'N 10 41

Time zone:
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Summer (UTC + 2)

The Royal Norwegian Embassy in Colombo

Royal Norwegian Embassy 
49 Bullers Lane, Colombo 7
Telephone:  +94115608700
Fax: +94115608799

E-mail: emb.colombo@mfa.no

Embassy opening hours:
Monday to Thursday 08.30-16.00
Friday 08.30-14.00

The Visa/Consular Section is open from 09.00-12.00 noon
Monday to Thursday, except Friday