Language
North Sámi
Karasjok, Norway
North Sámi is spoken in northern Norway, Sweden and Finland, and the Sámi Parliament of Norway sits in Karasjok.
Say hello: Buorre beaivi · Script: Latin with extra letters
Norway: leaders, famous people, culture and history
2 places on the atlas covering language and crafts. Highlights include North Sámi and Sámi duodji.
What is on the atlas
Who leads Norway?
| King | Haakon VIII |
|---|---|
| Prime Minister | Jonas Gahr Store |
Office-holders as of July 2026. Governments change, so check Norway’s official government website for the latest. Full list of heads of state and government.
Famous people from Norway
- Edvard Munch painter of The Scream
- Henrik Ibsen playwright
- Edvard Grieg composer
- Roald Amundsen polar explorer
- Fridtjof Nansen explorer and humanitarian
- Sigrid Undset Nobel-winning novelist
- Knut Hamsun novelist
A short, well-known selection rather than a ranking. People pinned on the map appear in the cards below.
Language in Norway
Crafts in Norway
Crafts
Sámi duodji
Kautokeino, Norway
Sámi handicraft that uses materials from reindeer herding, such as horn, bone and leather, as well as woven bands and colourful clothing.
Craft: Reindeer-bone, leather and textile craft
How to use this page
This page brings together the people who lead Norway today, a short selection of well-known people from Norway, and the 2 places pinned for Norway on the atlas. Use the buttons at the top to see Norway on the map, where you can filter by theme, read a short summary of each pin and follow the link to Wikipedia for the full article. To browse the same themes across the whole world, see the language page and crafts page.
Questions about Norway
Who is the leader of Norway?
As of July 2026: King: Haakon VIII; Prime Minister: Jonas Gahr Store. Office-holders change, so check the official government site for the latest.
Who are some famous people from Norway?
Well-known people connected with Norway include Edvard Munch (painter of The Scream), Henrik Ibsen (playwright), Edvard Grieg (composer), Roald Amundsen (polar explorer) and Fridtjof Nansen (explorer and humanitarian).
What languages and scripts is Norway known for?
Language entries for Norway on the atlas include North Sámi. Open the map for photos and links to read more.
What traditional crafts is Norway known for?
Traditional crafts from Norway on the atlas include Sámi duodji. Open the map for photos and links to read more.
How can I explore Norway on the map?
Choose See Norway on the map above, or search for Norway on the atlas. You can filter by theme, drag the Time travel slider to see who was alive and what was standing in different centuries, and open any pin for a short summary and a link to the full Wikipedia article.