๐ Where in Norway?
Test your Norway geography by finding all 11 counties on the interactive map. No hints, just your memory and the map.
Location Challenge
Click counties on the map with no hints or tooltips!
Counties
11 counties
Test Your Memory
Can you locate all counties from memory?
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๐ How to Play & Learn Norwegian Geography
Master Norwegian Geography Through Interactive Play
Where in Norway is an educational geography game designed to help you learn and master the locations of counties. Unlike traditional geography quizzes with multiple choice questions, this game challenges you to find counties on an interactive map with no hints, testing and improving your spatial memory and geographic knowledge of Norway.
How the Game Works
The game displays a county name at the top of the screen, and your job is to click on that county's location on the Norway map. There are no tooltips, no hints, and no multiple choice options - just you, the map, and your memory. When you click correctly, the county turns green and stays highlighted. If you click the wrong county, it flashes red and you can try again immediately. The game tracks your accuracy, streak, and overall score as you progress through counties.
Educational Benefits
This interactive approach to learning Norwegian geography is more effective than passive study methods. By actively engaging with the map and receiving immediate feedback, you develop stronger spatial memory and geographic literacy. Students, teachers, and geography enthusiasts use this game to prepare for tests, improve their knowledge of Norwegian geography, and challenge themselves to achieve perfect accuracy.
Tips for Success
- Anchor Oslo and Viken: The capital county and its surrounding region sit in the southeast.
- Follow the south coast: Agder, Rogaland, and Vestland line the southern and western shoreline.
- Trace the fjord belt: Vestland and Mรธre og Romsdal run along Norway's fjord-heavy west.
- Go north: Nordland and Troms og Finnmark stretch into the Arctic Circle.
- Central anchor: Trรธndelag sits between the south and the far north.
- Remember the inland: Innlandet covers the large interior east of the mountains.
- Spot the small counties: Oslo and Vestfold og Telemark are compact and easy to confuse.
- Practice consistently: Daily practice for 5-10 minutes is more effective than occasional long sessions for building lasting geographic knowledge.
Game Features
The game includes several features to enhance your learning experience: zoom and pan controls for detailed map exploration across Norway, a scoring system that rewards accuracy and speed, progress tracking that saves your session, and an optional timer mode for advanced players. You can skip difficult counties and return to them later, reset the game to practice again, and view detailed statistics about your performance including accuracy rate and longest streak.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many counties are in Norway?
Norway has 11 counties, and this game includes all of them.
What are the hardest counties to find on the map?
Smaller counties like Oslo and Vestfold og Telemark can be tricky. Zoom in around the Oslofjord to separate them from Viken.
Is this game suitable for students and classroom use?
Yes! Where in Norway is perfect for geography lessons and classroom activities. It's ideal for middle school and high school students learning Norwegian geography and regional studies. Teachers can use it as an interactive quiz, homework assignment, or test preparation tool.
How can I improve my Norwegian geography knowledge?
Practice by learning the south, west, central, and north separately. Use the Oslofjord, the North Sea coast, and the Arctic shoreline as anchors.
Does the game include all counties?
Yes. This game includes all 11 official counties.
Are the names shown in English or local spellings?
We use common English names, and some entries use local spellings where that is the standard form.
Does my progress save if I close the browser?
Yes! Your progress, including completed counties, score, and statistics, is automatically saved in your browser's local storage. Your session data remains available for 24 hours, allowing you to take breaks and return to continue your game. After 24 hours, the data expires and you'll start fresh with a new session.
What's the difference between this and other geography games?
Unlike multiple choice quizzes or games with hints, Where in Norway provides a pure geography challenge with no assistance. You must know the actual location of each county on the Norway map - there are no clues, tooltips, or elimination options. This makes it more challenging but also more effective for truly learning Norwegian geography.
Can I use this game on mobile devices or tablets?
Yes! The game is fully responsive and works on smartphones, tablets, and desktop computers. On touch devices, you can use pinch-to-zoom gestures to zoom in on the map and tap counties to select them. The game automatically adjusts for different screen sizes to provide an optimal experience across all devices.
Full list of counties (11)
- Agder
- Innlandet
- Mรธre og Romsdal
- Nordland
- Oslo
- Rogaland
- Trรธndelag
- Troms og Finnmark
- Vestfold og Telemark
- Vestland
- Viken
About this game
Where in Norway is a map-based geography challenge where you must click the correct counties without hints. Explore more challenges on the Map Games hub or try Capital Rush for a capitals-only challenge.
How the scoring works
Your score rewards accuracy and speed, with streak bonuses for consecutive correct counties. The game tracks attempts, accuracy rate, best streak, and completion progress so you can improve over time.