NORWAY

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CURRENCY:

Norwegian Krone - NOK, Symbol Kr

DENOMINATIONS:

NOTE: Kr1,000, 500, 200, 100 and 50.

COIN: Kr20, 10, 5 and 1, and 50 øre.

US DOLLAR ACCEPTED?

CREDIT/DEBIT CARDS AND ATMS:

ATM machines are widespread and all major credit cards are accepted throughout Norway.

CURRENCY EXCHANGE:

There are currency exchange services at banks and bureaux de change.

TRAVELLER'S CHEQUES:

These are widely accepted.

BANKING HOURS:

Mon-Thurs 0900-1600. Fri 0900-1700. Sat 0900-1200.

CURRENCY RESTRICTIONS:

There are no restrictions on import of local and foreign currency. Export of local currency up to NOK 5,000.

COUNTRY OVERVIEW:

Norway is officially called the Kingdom of Norway and is located in Scandinavia, Northern Europe. The capital is Oslo and the official language is Norwegian.

POPULATION:

Around 5 million.

ECONOMY:

Norway's economy is healthy and has many natural resources. These include gas, minerals, hydropower, fish and forests. The GDP per capita of Norway is one of the highest in the world.