So much of Norway is defined by its relationship to the sea—its islands, fjords, glaciers, fishing villages, and tens of thousands of miles of dramatic coastlines. Norwegian territory stretches from its capital city of Oslo in the south (about the same latitude as the northern United Kingdom) to the far northern Svalbard archipelago, a mere 800 miles from the North Pole. Gathered here is a collection of images from recent years, taken by photographers on the ground, out at sea, and in the air, showing some of Norway’s spectacular scenery.
Landscapes of Norway
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Tourists visit the rock "Trolltunga" in the county Hordaland in the western part of Norway, in June 2017. About 150,000 tourists were expected to visit the spectacular mountain area in the summer of 2017. The name "Trolltunga" means "the troll's tongue." #
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A passenger ferry with tourists travels through Geirangerfjord on August 7, 2017 near Stranda. Geirangerfjord is one of the most visited fjords in Norway and one of the most visited tourism sites. In 2005, it was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. #
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The Svalbard Global Seed Vault in Longyearbyen is a "doomsday" vault built to withstand an earthquake or nuclear strike. Here, captured on February 25, 2008, it is readied to open deep in the permafrost of an Arctic mountain, where it will protect millions of agriculture seeds from man-made and natural disasters. #
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An athlete looks down towards the finish line of the Arctic Triple - Lofoten Ultra on June 3, 2017 in Svolvar. The Arctic Triple is an extreme distance triathlon organized to be run in extreme weather conditions in Lofoten. #
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