Norway, officially the Kingdom of Norway, is a Nordic northern European country. With the total area of Norway being 148, 747 square miles and a population of 4.9 million, this makes Norway one of the most sparsely populated countries in Europe. Norway borders Sweden, Finland, and Russia. Many tourists travel to Norway to visit the famous fjords that face the North Atlantic Ocean. These are giant cliffs, separated by an inlet of water, that were carved out by glacial activity and bring many visitors to admire their beauty.