Oslo

Name: Oslo
Address: Northern Europe, Norway

Northern Europe, Norway

Norway

People from Oslo are called:

Male/General:

Osloite

Pronunciation:

/ˈʊʂlʊ/

Quick Facts

Population:: 717,710 (2024 est.)
Country:: Norway
Region:: Northern Europe

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Etymology & Origin

From Old Norse 'Áslo' or 'Óslo', possibly meaning 'meadow at the foot of a hill' or 'meadow of the gods'.

About Oslo

Capital and largest city of Norway.
Founded around 1040 by King Harald Hardrada, rebuilt after 1624 fire.
Major fjord city surrounded by forests and hills, known for outdoor lifestyle.
Home to Nobel Peace Prize ceremony and numerous world-class museums.

Nearby Places

Other places in the region and their demonyms

Stockholm

415 km east

People are called:

Stockholmer

Copenhagen

483 km south

People are called:

Copenhagener

Helsinki

970 km northeast

People are called:

Helsinkian

Quick Facts

Population:: 717,710 (2024 est.)
Country:: Norway
Region:: Northern Europe

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