The People Ninety-seven percent of Norway's over 4.3 million people are Norwegian. Norway is also home to 30,000 Samis who have their own language and culture and live as nomads in the far north. English is widely spoken in the country. The warming currents of the Gulf Stream have made the climate of the coast areas mild. The inland however, suffers from extreme temperatures.
Winters are very cold and harsh in the inland areas as well as in the Arctic north.
Currencies and travellers cheques can also be exchanged in post offices and banks. All major credit cards are widely accepted. Cash can be accessed from ATMs located throughout the country. Norway s economy is heavily dependent on its rich natural resources, especially the oil and gas fields off its coast. The Northern Lights are best viewed above the Arctic circle between November and February.