Norwegian is the official language but many locals understand English.
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Norway has remained outside the eurozone. The official currency is the Norwegian krone, which is broken down into 100 ore. Credit cards are widely accepted. You can exchange cash and traveller’s cheques at banks and post offices. There are ATMs in all the cities and towns.
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Norway’s international country code is 47. To call another country from Norway, dial 00 followed by the appropriate country code (0044 for the UK, for example). You can find Internet cafes almost anywhere.
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Most hotels and restaurants add a 10 to 15 per cent service charge to the bill. A tip is only offered if service is exceptional - between 5 and 10 per cent of the bill.
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Norway is a very safe country to visit, but it’s always a good idea to watch your surroundings and use common sense.
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Norway’s standard of healthcare is very high, but check with locals before eating certain types of fish from the lakes and fjords or mussels from the coast. Ensure you have a valid EHIC card and adequate travel insurance.
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The electrical current is 220 volts, 5oHz (round, two-pinned plugs).
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