Altitude
The highest point in the kingdom is Galdhøpiggen, which, standing at 2,469 m (8,100 ft) above mean sea level, is located in Lom. Galdhøpiggen is part of the Jotunheimen mountain range, as well as Jotunheimen National Park. It is also the highest peak along the Scandinavian Mountains. If Antarctica is included, the highest peak is Jøkulkyrkja, standing at 3,148 metres (10,328 ft). It is located in the Mühlig-Hofmann Mountains in Princess Astrid Coast. Norway's lowest point is located on the coast, at sea level. The coast stretches 83,281 kilometres (51,748 mi), including fjords, bays and islands.
| Extremity | Name | Elevation | Range | Region | Coordinates | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highest (kingdom) | Galdhøpiggen | 2,469 m (8,100 ft) | Jotunheimen | Lom | 61°38′11″N 8°18′45″E / 61.63639°N 8.3125°E / 61.63639; 8.3125 (Vardetangen (highest kingdom)) | |
| Highest (Antarctica) | Jøkulkyrkja | 3,148 m (10,328 ft) | Mühlig-Hofmann Mountains | Queen Maud Land | 71°53′00″S 6°40′00″E / 71.8833333°S 6.6666667°E / -71.8833333; 6.6666667 (Vardetangen (highest Antarctica)) | |
| Lowest | Sea level | 0 m (0 ft) | Coast | Atlantic Ocean | n/a |
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