From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary EnglishNorwayNor‧way /ˈnɔːweɪ $ ˈnɔːr-/ a country of northern Europe, in western Scandinavia. Population: 4,722,701 (2014). Capital: Oslo. Norway’s industries include fishing, oil (from the North Sea), and wood products from its large forests. It is known especially for its beautiful fjords (=narrow areas of sea between high cliffs). → see also Viking —Norwegian /nɔːˈwiːdʒən $ nɔːr-/ noun, adjective