Printable Blank Map of Norway
Delineating all 15 newly reformed counties (fylker) across 385,207 square kilometers of the western Scandinavian Peninsula, this blank vector map captures the Kingdom of Norway. Projected in ETRS89 / UTM Zone 33N (EPSG:25833), it provides clean coordinate geometry for fjord navigation studies, Arctic archipelagos, and county labeling.
About this Blank Map of Norway
This printable blank map represents Norway on the authentic ETRS89 / WGS84 ellipsoidal datum. All 3 interactive visual variants—including Blank Outline, Capital City Marker (Oslo), and High-Contrast Printer B&W—are generated synchronously from identical coordinate geometry.
| Specification | Value | Compliance & Source |
|---|---|---|
| Jurisdiction / Entity | Norway | Sovereign Country |
| Subdivisions Rendered | 15 Counties (Fylker) (National Boundary Outline) | Outline only; internal borders not drawn |
| Primary Capital City | Oslo | Marked on the capital variant |
| Cartographic Projection | UTM Zone 33N (EPSG:25833) | Distortion-Minimized Coordinate Map |
| Reference Datum | ETRS89 / WGS84 | Kartverket / EPSG:25833 (Norwegian Mapping Authority) |
Norway at a Glance
- Capital
- Oslo
- First-level divisions
- 15 Counties (Fylker)
This printable map shows the national outline of Norway with the capital, Oslo, marked. Internal counties (fylker) borders are not drawn, which makes it a good base for students to sketch them in from an atlas.
Geography Notes: Norway
Norwegian Mapping Authority (Kartverket) & UTM Geodesy
Kartverket standardizes national mapping under UTM Zone 33N on the ETRS89 datum.
Because Norway extends 1,100 miles north-to-south past the Arctic Circle to 71°N at North Cape, universal transverse Mercator parameters maintain scale distortion below 1:1,000 across rugged fjord coastlines.
Conformal coordinates preserve true angular fidelity along over 50,000 islands, coastal skerries, and deep glacial inlets like the Sognefjord and Geirangerfjord.
EPSG:25833 preserves metric accuracy from the southern beaches of Kristiansand to the Russian border at Kirkenes.
The Fjord Coast vs The Arctic North
In 2024, Norway reversed several unpopular 2020 county mergers, restoring 15 distinct counties.
Finnmark in the extreme north covers 48,637 square kilometers as the largest county by land area, home to indigenous Sami reindeer herding communities and Arctic tundra.
Western Norway is characterized by glaciated fjords cutting up to 125 miles inland, while over half of the nation's 5.5 million residents live in the southeastern lowlands around Oslo.
Finnmark covers over 15% of Norway's mainland territory, larger than Denmark, yet houses under 75,000 residents.
Curated Classroom Activities & Spatial Labs for Norway
Pedagogical lesson plans and spatial analysis activities designed specifically for printable vector maps of Norway:
Fjord Coastline & Glacial Fjord Mapping Lab
Objective: Trace the deeply indented fjord coastline of western Norway.
Materials: Printed blank map of Norway, blue highlighter, physical relief atlas.
- Trace the Sognefjord (Norway's longest fjord, 205 km) penetrating inland through Vestland county.
- Draw the Arctic Circle (66.5°N) crossing through Nordland county.
- Locate Oslo at the head of the Oslofjord as the national capital.
The 2024 Restored Counties & Sami Homeland Lab
Objective: Identify the 15 restored counties following the 2024 regional de-merger.
Materials: Printed Norway county outline map, colored pencils.
- Highlight the separated northern counties: Troms and Finnmark.
- Highlight the restored eastern counties: Akershus, Buskerud, and Østfold.
- Identify Finnmark as the largest county by land area, bordering Finland and Russia.
The 3 Synchronized Variants Explained
We generate 3 synchronized variations of Norway from the same master vector dataset. Each variant is aligned to identical coordinate geometry:
1. Blank Boundary Outline
The foundational boundary outline of Norway. Rendered with a clean exterior stroke and zero fill—the optimal version for in-class labeling exams, custom cartographic overlays, or clean graphic design.
2. With Capital City (Oslo)
Pinpoints the official capital city of Oslo using a high-visibility star marker and typographic callout, positioned at precise geodetic coordinates.
3. High-Contrast Printer B&W
Optimized specifically for monochrome desktop laser and inkjet printers. Uses pure black vector paths (#000000) and ultra-clean white fills to prevent ink-bleeding and toner smudging.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Norway Blank Maps
Authoritative answers to common questions regarding printing, licensing, vector customization, and curriculum use:
Does this map reflect Norway’s 2024 county de-merger?▼
Yes. The geometry delineates the 15 counties restored on January 1, 2024 (including the separation of Troms and Finnmark, and Vestfold and Telemark), reversing the 2020 mergers.
What is the largest county by land area in Norway?▼
Finnmark in the extreme northeast (administrative center: Vadsø) is the largest county at 48,637 square kilometers.
Are Svalbard and Jan Mayen included on this Norway map?▼
Svalbard and Jan Mayen are unincorporated overseas territories of Norway in the Arctic Ocean, typically shown as cartographic insets rather than mainland administrative counties.