Sondre Akershus Cruise Quay
Bay Boats 
Oslo Harbor District
City view from ship
Town & Akershus Fort
Lower fort from ship
Akershus
South end of fort
City Hall
Central shopping
Oslo National Theater
Theater Gazebo
City Center Fountain
Olav Thon-Gruppen
Oslo University
Building sculptures
Close-up
Parliament across square
Parliament
Sentrum Shopping Mall
Trinity Church
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Ministry afar
Train Station
Oslo Theatre
Oslo
Location: 59° 56'58" N, 10° 45'23" E Population: 613,000 Length/Width: 14 mi long, 12.5 mi wide Area: 454 sq. km (175 sq mi.), 2/3 of which are protected forests and green belts Avg Temp: 29°F - 71°F Rainfall: 30.0 inches Language: Norwegian Time Zone: Central European (CET) Money: Norwegian Kroner (NOK) Commerce: Maritime Services, Oil & Gas (16%), Energy & Environment, Information Technology Interesting Facts:Oslo has been the capital since 1814, when Norway gained its independence from Denmark. Originally named Christiana, the name was changed to Oslo in 1925.
There are 40 islands in and around the city limits. There are also 343 lakes. The largest is Maridalsvannet which is the main source of drinking water.
Oslo has a strong economy and is the world's 10th most expensive place to live.
The Nobel Peace Prize is awarded in Oslo City Hall each year on December 10.
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