What Are People From Norway Called?

Name: Norway
Address: Northern Europe, Norway

Northern Europe, Norway

Norway

People from Norway are called:

People from Norway are called Norwegian.

Demonym:

Norwegian

Pronunciation:

/nɔːrˈwiːdʒən/

About Norway

Capital city: Oslo.
Not an EU member but closely integrated through EEA agreement.
Known for fjords, Northern Lights, oil wealth, and high quality of life.
Scandinavian country famous for winter sports and Nobel Peace Prize.

Quick Facts

Population:: 5,474,360 (2024 est.)
Country:: Norway
Region:: Northern Europe

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Etymology & Origin

From Old Norse 'Norðrvegr', meaning 'northern way' or 'way to the north'.

Nearby Places

Other places in the region and their demonyms

Sweden

east of Norway

People are called:

Swedish

Denmark

south of Norway

People are called:

Danish

Finland

northeast of Norway

People are called:

Finnish

Quick Facts

Population:: 5,474,360 (2024 est.)
Country:: Norway
Region:: Northern Europe

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