Flag Description Red with a blue cross outlined in white that extends to the edges of the flag; the vertical part of the cross is shifted to the hoist side in the style of the dannebrog (danish flag).Currency Norwegian krone. Astronomy Today's date is November 21, 2009. There is currently a New Moon. Location Northern europe, bordering the north sea and the north atlantic ocean, west of sweden. Climate Temperate along coast, modified by north atlantic current; colder interior with increased precipitation and colder summers; rainy year-round on west coast. Terrain Glaciated; mostly high plateaus and rugged mountains broken by fertile valleys; small, scattered plains; coastline deeply indented by fjords; arctic tundra in north. Elevation Extremes The lowest point is at Norwegian Sea 0 m. The highest point is at Galdhopiggen 2,469 m. |