Useful  information about  Norway;

System of government: Constitutional Monarchy and Parliamentary Democracy
Head of government: Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg
Area: 385,155 square kilometres
Population: 4 801 100 inhabitants (as of 1 January 2009)
Capital city: Oslo
Languages: Norwegian bokmål, Norwegian nynorsk and Sami
Religion: Church of Norway (Protestant Christianity)
Currency: Norwegian kroner (NOK) 1 krone = 100 øre    
Estimated exchange rate - check out this Currency Converter

Time zone: Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) +1 hour    
National day: 17 May


Important information and practical tips about our trips;

Language
English is Scandinavia`s second language and is almost spoken fluently throughout.

Transfers
Transfers are included where indicated. Otherwise, taxis are reliable and easy to find in Scandinavia.

City Tours & Excursions
Local sightseeing tours are offered in all major cities as well as excursions on buses and boats into the countryside. We can include most such tours, either public or by chauffeured car.

Hotels
All hotels are well runned and respected establishments. Hotel rates include rooms with private facilities (toilet, shower or bath), service charge, tax and breakfast unless otherwise noted.

Meals
Scandinavian breakfast  are included in all hotel rates and tours and are normally served buffet style.
When lunch/dinner is included in the itinerary it is normally a three course meal with a choice of two different
entrees or served buffet style. Side orders and beverages are not included.

Luggage
It is recommended to pack lightly as it can be difficult to carry too many suitcases when using public buses, trains or ferries. Porter service is not easily available.