Who it's for
Is Norway right for your trip?
Every country is somebody's favourite. The honest question is whether it is yours, and for this trip.
This is your trip if…
- You want dramatic nature and do not mind paying for transport to reach it.
- You enjoy hiking, ferries, cabins, quiet towns and long scenic journeys.
- You can plan around daylight and weather instead of demanding a fixed view.
- You want a country where public transport can be part of the experience.
Think twice if…
- You want a low-cost city-and-beach holiday.
- You need warm, dry weather for every outdoor activity.
- You plan Oslo, Bergen, Lofoten and the North Cape in ten days.
- You are uncomfortable driving narrow roads, using ferries or changing plans for weather.
Best time to visit
When is the best time to visit Norway?
June – August; February – March for northern lights. June to August gives long days, open mountain roads and the best fjord access. May and September can be quieter but have more closures. February and March are the strongest northern-lights months in the north, with more darkness and winter travel conditions.
- Best
Fjord summer
June – August
Long light, open roads and most ferry and hiking services. July is busiest; June and late August often give a calmer route.
- Mixed
Shoulder season
May and September
Lower prices and beautiful light, but some mountain roads, boats and seasonal businesses are not fully open. Check every link in the route.
- Good
Northern lights winter
October – March
Dark skies and snow in the north, with aurora chances from Tromsø to Lofoten. Weather can cancel flights, boats and tours; use a multi-night base.
- Good
Polar summer
Late May – July
The north barely gets dark. It is perfect for late hikes and quiet landscapes, but sleep masks are not optional for light-sensitive travellers.
Climate · monthly normals
A wet west-coast baseline; Oslo is drier and warmer in summer, northern Norway is cooler with extreme daylight changes.
For contrast
Northern Norway: cooler summers, snowier winters and long polar daylight shifts.
Festivals and events
Calendar and cultural context
Dates a plan should either aim for or steer clear of. Both are useful; the second saves more money.
May – June
Bergen International Festival
Bergen
Music, theatre and dance across a city that is already a gateway to the fjords.
Rain is normal; group indoor venues with a fjord day.
23 June
St. Hans bonfires
Coastal Norway
Midsummer bonfires and long evening light are a simple way to experience local summer outside the big attractions.
Events are local and weather-dependent.
January – February
Northern Lights Festival
Tromsø
Concerts, aurora tours and winter culture give a dark-season visit structure beyond chasing the sky.
Book several nights and do not treat an aurora tour as guaranteed.
Late summer – autumn
Bergen food festivals
Bergen and fjord towns
Local seafood, cider and produce are at their best when the summer route starts to quieten.
Small events change year to year; check the town calendar.
Where to go
Where should you go in Norway?
The places that earn their nights, most important first, with how long each deserves. Nobody needs all of them on one trip.
City and local guides
6 worked-out stopsMap numbers match the local guide cards.
01Oslo
Northern Europe
city2–3 daysA clean, outdoorsy capital with strong museums, islands and a useful introduction to Norwegian design and history.
Best time: May–September
Explore Oslo
02Bergen
Northern Europe
city2 daysA compact harbour city with rain, seafood, music and direct access to the most famous west-coast routes.
Best time: May–September
Explore Bergen
03Hardangerfjord
Northern Europe
travel base2–4 daysA quieter alternative or extension to the most famous fjords, with hiking, cider farms and villages reached by ferry and bus.
Best time: May–September
Explore Hardangerfjord
04Lofoten
Northern Europe
travel base4–6 daysA dramatic archipelago that needs weather margin and a car or carefully timed buses. It is beautiful and not a secret.
Best time: June–August for daylight; February–March for winter
Explore Lofoten
05Tromsø
Northern Europe
city3–4 daysThe practical north for aurora tours, whale trips, museums and winter light. Stay several nights for weather insurance.
Best time: June–August for daylight; February–March for winter
Explore Tromsø
06Trondheim
Northern Europe
city2 daysA relaxed, walkable city with a cathedral, river warehouses and good routes into central Norway.
Best time: May–September
Explore Trondheim
Things to do
What should you do in Norway?
The handful of things that make the destination distinctive, with the timing catch that stops people doing them well.
- 01
Take the Bergen railway
Oslo to Bergen
The train crosses an immense mountain plateau and makes a natural backbone for a first route. Sit by the window and do not add a flight just to save a few hours.
- 02
Walk above a fjord
Hardangerfjord or the Sognefjord region
Choose a trail suited to your ability and weather. Norway's reward is scale, not a single mandatory viewpoint.
- 03
Sleep in a cabin
Fjord or mountain region
A simple cabin, grocery dinner and long daylight often feel more Norwegian than an expensive city hotel.
- 04
Eat seafood and brown cheese
Bergen, Trondheim or coastal towns
Fresh fish, shellfish, waffles and regional cheese are the everyday version of the landscape.
- 05
Give the aurora three nights
Tromsø or Lofoten
Clouds win often. A longer stay and daytime winter activity make the trip successful even when the sky stays blank.
How to get around
How do you get around Norway?
Use trains between Oslo, Bergen and Trondheim, ferries and buses inside fjord regions, and a car for Lofoten or remote valleys. Domestic flights are practical when the country is too large for your dates.
Scenic rail
The Oslo–Bergen line and Flåm branch are famous, but ordinary regional trains are also beautiful. Book long legs ahead in summer.
Rule of thumb: Oslo–Bergen or Oslo–Trondheim → train.
Fjord ferries and express boats
Ferries are roads across the water, with car and passenger routes. Express boats connect some coastal towns faster than roads.
Rule of thumb: Fjord crossing or coastal town pair → ferry timetable first.
Rental car
A car helps in Lofoten, Hardanger and remote valleys, but average speeds are low and ferries add time. Do not plan five scenic drives in one day.
Rule of thumb: Remote region with several cabins → car.
Domestic flights
Flights connect Oslo with Bergen, Tromsø, Trondheim and the far north. Use them to protect time, not to add another region to an already full route.
Rule of thumb: More than a full travel day by road → fly.
Passes and cards, honestly
- Norway's rail passes can be good for a flexible long-distance route, but compare them with advance fares and the exact scenic trains you will use.
- City cards in Oslo, Bergen and Tromsø are useful for museum-heavy days and local transport, not automatically for a nature-first stay.
- Fjord cruises are optional. Public ferries often give the same landscape at a fraction of the price, if you accept a slower timetable.
Travel tips
What should you know before you go?
The things locals assume you know. Most travellers learn them by getting one wrong on day two.
- Outdoor access is a value
- Norway's right-to-roam tradition comes with responsibility: respect farms, private cabins, fires, wildlife and leave-no-trace rules.
- Weather is not rude
- Rain and cloud are part of the coast. Have a good waterproof and a plan that still works when the postcard disappears.
- The country is expensive, not flashy
- Supermarkets, cabins and public spaces can keep a trip reasonable. A restaurant meal and a taxi are the budget shocks.
- Punctuality meets geography
- A ferry may be on time and still not help if the next bus runs twice a day. Check the full chain, not one timetable.
- Quiet is normal
- Norwegians may seem reserved at first. Give people space and let shared outdoor activity do the social work.
Travel basics
Visa, money, SIM cards and more
The boring section, which is why it is the one people skip and then regret at the airport.
visa
Visa and entry
Norway follows Schengen entry rules. Many visa-exempt visitors can stay 90 days in 180 days; check your passport requirements before travel.
money
Money and cards
Cards and contactless payments work almost everywhere. Cash is less important than a card that works offline in remote areas.
connectivity
SIM and data
EU roaming is not automatically free in every plan; check before departure. Coverage is good in towns and patchy in deep valleys and on trails.
plugs
Plugs and power
Norway uses 230 V and type C or F sockets. Most European chargers fit; other visitors need an adapter.
safety
Safety
Fjords and trails are safe when respected. Check avalanche, tide, wind and ferry information; do not attempt a famous hike in unsuitable shoes or weather.
language
Language
Norwegian and Sami languages are used in different regions; English is widely spoken. Place names can have several spellings, so copy the exact stop into your map.
Trip costs
How much does a trip to Norway cost?
A mid-range trip usually needs about €140–€260 per person per day, before long-haul flights. Norway is expensive for restaurants, alcohol, taxis and popular hotels. Cabins, supermarkets, public transport and a shorter list of paid excursions make it manageable; the fjords and Lofoten are the costly parts.
Shoestring
€€90–140
per person / day
- Stay
- Hostel or cabin bed, NOK 450–800
- Food
- Supermarket, bakery and simple café, NOK 180–300
- Transport
- Trains, buses, ferries and self-guided walks
Very possible if you cook and stay outside the most famous towns.
Mid-range
€€140–260
per person / day
- Stay
- Good hotel or private cabin, NOK 1,600–2,800 for two
- Food
- One restaurant meal and groceries, NOK 500–900
- Transport
- Rail, ferries, rental car days and one excursion
The practical level for a fjord route with comfort and flexibility.
Comfortable
€€340–650
per person / day
- Stay
- Design hotel or lodge, NOK 3,500–6,500 for two
- Food
- Seafood, drinks and guided days, NOK 1,200–2,200
- Transport
- Private transfers, premium cabins and tours
Spend on time-saving transfers and a good base, not on chasing every excursion.
Sample itineraries
Starting points, not scripts
Use these as conditional starting points. Confirm current access, the operating transport and permissions before committing.
Oslo to Bergen
7 days- Oslo
- Myrdal
- Flåm
- Bergen
A first Norway week with city museums, the high railway, one fjord night and a rainy but rewarding Bergen finish.
Fjords without a road trip
10 days- Bergen
- Voss
- Balestrand
- Ålesund
A public-transport fjord route using trains, express boats and short buses. Leave two flexible weather windows.
Arctic summer
14 days- Tromsø
- Senja
- Lofoten
- Bodø
A northbound island route for midnight light and hiking. Drive carefully, stay longer in each base and keep one bad-weather day per region.
Common questions
Quick answers about travel in Norway
Short answers to the questions people ask before they book. Use the full guide for the detail and trade-offs.
- When is the best time to visit Norway?
- June – August; February – March for northern lights. June to August gives long days, open mountain roads and the best fjord access. May and September can be quieter but have more closures. February and March are the strongest northern-lights months in the north, with more darkness and winter travel conditions.
- How much does a trip to Norway cost?
- Plan about €140–€260 per person per day for a mid-range trip, before long-haul flights. Norway is expensive for restaurants, alcohol, taxis and popular hotels. Cabins, supermarkets, public transport and a shorter list of paid excursions make it manageable; the fjords and Lofoten are the costly parts.
- How do you get around Norway?
- Use trains between Oslo, Bergen and Trondheim, ferries and buses inside fjord regions, and a car for Lofoten or remote valleys. Domestic flights are practical when the country is too large for your dates.
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- ChinaImperial capitals, fast trains, regional tables and landscapes at continental scale.
- ItalyThree civilisations' worth of cities, and lunch takes two hours.
- SpainEurope's longest high-speed rail, five cultures, and lunch at three.
- PortugalTwo hilly cities, a valley of port and a long Atlantic coast.
- GreeceAntiquity, two hundred inhabited islands and a ferry timetable to respect.
- IcelandOne road, no trains, and weather that rewrites the plan daily.
- ThailandStreet food, temples, two coasts and Asia's cheapest good hotel room.
- VietnamTwo capitals, one slow railway and the best street food in Asia.
- MoroccoMedinas, the High Atlas and the Sahara, a ferry ride from Europe.
- MexicoA 3,000-year-old civilisation, the best street food on earth, and two coastlines.
- Costa RicaCloud forest, two coasts, volcanoes and wildlife best seen slowly.
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- CubaLayered cities, karst valleys and a journey that needs patience.
- Dominican RepublicCaribbean cities, mountain interiors and coasts beyond the resort gate.
- JamaicaMusic, mountain rain, strong food and coasts with different rhythms.
- FranceGreat cities, long lunches, mountains and a coast for every mood.
- United KingdomHistoric cities, wild coastlines and weather worth planning around.
- GermanyBig culture, small cities, forests and trains with caveats.
- NetherlandsCanals, art, cycling and small cities that reward staying longer.
- CroatiaAdriatic islands, stone towns, clear water and a crowded August.
- TurkeyMosques, markets, ancient cities and coastlines on a huge scale.
- SwitzerlandAlps, lakes and trains that make the expensive route feel simple.
- AustriaImperial cities, Alpine lakes, music and excellent rail links.
- SwedenArchipelagoes, forests, design and summer light that lasts.
- FinlandLakes, saunas, forests and a capital built for slow days.
- CzechiaBeautiful old towns, serious beer and an easy train route beyond Prague.
- PolandDeep history, lively cities, forests, lakes and mountain food.
- IrelandAtlantic cliffs, music-filled towns, green roads and weather in charge.
- AustraliaBig distances, old landscapes, city beaches and wildlife in the wild.
- New ZealandVolcanoes, fjords, coast roads and a country made for the outdoors.
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- South KoreaFast cities, quiet temples, mountain trails and food at every hour.
- United StatesHuge landscapes, distinct cities and a route that must respect the map.
- CanadaBig wilderness, thoughtful cities and distances that need their own plan.
- ArgentinaBig-city appetite, Andean wine country and Patagonia at full scale.
- BrazilAtlantic cities, living cultures and continental-scale nature.
- ChileDesert sky, Pacific cities, volcano lakes and Patagonian wind.
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- Sri LankaTea hills, ancient cities and two coasts with opposite seasons.
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- TaiwanNight markets, high-speed rail and a mountainous Pacific island.
- LaosSlow Mekong days, mountain roads and a new railway.
- United Arab EmiratesSeven emirates, two big cities and a mountain-and-desert hinterland.
- JordanPetra, Wadi Rum and the Dead Sea on one compact road.
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- EgyptThe Nile corridor, Red Sea reefs and five thousand years in sequence.
- South AfricaTwo oceans, self-drive safari and cities with unfinished histories.
- KenyaSavannah, highlands and a Swahili coast, sequenced by rain.
- TanzaniaThe northern circuit, Kilimanjaro and Zanzibar, priced honestly.
- NamibiaSelf-drive desert, empty roads and Africa's darkest skies.
- BelgiumFlemish art cities, Brussels institutions and forested Ardennes valleys.
- DenmarkCopenhagen design, island villages and long Jutland beaches.
- HungaryThermal baths, Danube grandeur, wine hills and the Great Plain.
- SloveniaAlpine lakes, an emerald river, karst caves and a Venetian coast.
- GeorgiaCaucasus villages, eight-thousand-year wine and a serious table.
- MontenegroA fjord-like bay, limestone peaks and a short, crowded coast.
- AlbaniaOttoman towns, an Ionian riviera and a raw alpine north.
- RomaniaSaxon towns, Carpathian wilderness and Europe's largest wetland.
- BulgariaMonasteries, mountain villages and a working Black Sea coast.
- SlovakiaAlpine peaks, castle ruins and wooden churches on a rail spine.
- Bosnia and HerzegovinaOttoman bazaars, stone bridges and wild rivers between mountains.
- EstoniaMedieval Tallinn, bog boardwalks, island manors and long white nights.
- LatviaArt Nouveau Riga, castle valleys, a wooden spa coast and deep forest.
- LithuaniaBaroque Vilnius, a dune spit, lake castles and pine spa towns.
- MaltaLimestone capital, Neolithic temples, harbour ferries and Gozo's slow coast.
- CyprusDivided capital, mosaic coast, painted mountain churches and a wild peninsula.
- SingaporeA dense, humid city-state that rewards districts, not landmarks.
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- BhutanHimalayan valleys, dzongs and a daily fee that shapes everything.
- UzbekistanSilk Road cities linked by fast trains and desert roads.
- EthiopiaRock churches, highland monasteries and a distinct calendar.
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- GuatemalaMaya highlands, volcano lakes and a Petén forest of ruins.
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- EcuadorVolcano avenue, cloud forest, Amazon edge and the Galápagos.
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- UruguayCalm capital, Atlantic beaches and slow wine country.
- FijiReef islands, village life and two big green mainlands.
- SerbiaDanube cities, monastery hills and long-table hospitality.
- North MacedoniaOhrid's lake, Ottoman bazaars and mountain villages in a small compass.
- KosovoEurope's youngest country: café capital, Ottoman Prizren and alpine valleys.
- MoldovaUnderground wine cities, cliff monasteries and Europe's least-visited country.
- ArmeniaStone monasteries, Ararat views and a capital that stays up late.
- AzerbaijanCaspian capital, mud volcanoes and Caucasus villages above the tea plains.
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- AndorraPyrenean principality of ski valleys, Romanesque chapels and thermal spas.
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- KyrgyzstanYurt stays, alpine lakes and horse treks in the Tian Shan.
- TajikistanPamir Highway, Wakhan villages and turquoise Fann lakes.
- PakistanMughal Lahore and the Karakoram, planned region by region.
- BangladeshRiver delta, mangrove tigers, tea gardens and Dhaka's old city.
- Hong KongVertical harbour city, outlying islands and surprising country parks.
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- Saudi ArabiaNabataean tombs, Red Sea reefs and a fast-changing kingdom.
- QatarA compact Gulf peninsula built around one polished capital.
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- AlgeriaMediterranean cities, Roman stone and a Sahara that needs its own journey.
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- The GambiaAtlantic beach bases and a river journey into birdlife and history.
- Sierra LeoneFreetown history, forest-backed beaches and locally guided island stays.
- LiberiaMonrovia’s complex history, surf at Robertsport and a working Atlantic coast.
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- ComorosLava-stone medinas, volcanic slopes and quieter island communities.
- GabonRainforest, Atlantic wildlife and park journeys built around skilled guides.
- PalauRock Islands, reef diving and a country where conservation shapes the visit.
- Marshall IslandsLow atolls, lagoon communities and journeys that follow rare connections.
- Federated States of MicronesiaFour island states, deep ocean distances and distinct local traditions.
- KiribatiLow atolls, maneaba hospitality and a country spanning the date line.
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- CameroonA southern route of cities, coastal waterfalls and western cultural towns.
- Republic of the CongoRiver cities, coastal forest and specialist rainforest stays.
- Equatorial GuineaBioko’s volcanic coast and a separately planned mainland chapter.
- GuineaCoastal communities and the green highlands of the Fouta Djallon.
- MauritaniaAtlantic birdlife and ancient desert towns on a carefully checked route.
- DjiboutiSalt landscapes, volcanic plains and a compact Red Sea gateway.
- EritreaA heritage and access overview of Asmara and the Red Sea landscape.
- TurkmenistanSilk Road cities and desert landscapes through a current sponsored route.
- Papua New GuineaCommunity-led culture, volcanic coasts and a few well-supported bases.
- NauruA small raised-coral island with a history larger than its road loop.
- BermudaPastel villages, a historic harbour and a North Atlantic island rhythm.
- ArubaDry-island landscapes, easy west-coast stays and a strong local town culture.
- CuraçaoWillemstad’s harbour quarters and a dry island beyond the postcard.
- Sint MaartenA Dutch-Caribbean gateway with several distinct coastal districts.
- Saint-MartinFrench-Caribbean villages, food-led stays and a shared-island geography.
- Saint BarthélemySmall bays, village traditions and an island best explored slowly.
- AnguillaLow island shores, village food and a stay shaped by the right bay.
- MontserratNorthern communities, forest trails and an active volcanic history.
- British Virgin IslandsA few island bases and sailing routes with time for the sea.
- US Virgin IslandsThree main islands with distinct town, park and coastal rhythms.
- Cayman IslandsA main-island base and two smaller islands with different paces.
- Turks and Caicos IslandsLow cays, a few island bases and marine plans with room for weather.
- Puerto RicoOld San Juan, forested hills and island chapters beyond one beach base.
- GuadeloupeTwo main islands and smaller neighbours with distinct Creole identities.
- MartiniqueCreole towns, volcanic north and southern bays with different rhythms.
- Caribbean NetherlandsBonaire, Statia and Saba: three islands that need separate journeys.
- French PolynesiaA few island stays across a much larger Polynesian ocean.
- New CaledoniaLagoon city life, Kanak cultural landscapes and carefully checked island stays.
- NiueRaised-coral coasts, village hosts and a week that follows the sea.
- American SamoaTutuila’s harbour villages and outer islands with their own access plan.
- GuamChamorro heritage, a practical beach base and a southern island road.
- Northern Mariana IslandsSaipan’s different coasts and two separately planned island stays.
- Wallis and FutunaThree customary kingdoms and two island chapters far from a resort circuit.
- French GuianaA French-Amazonian coast of cultural towns, wetlands and supported forest stays.
- Saint Pierre and MiquelonFrench harbour life and a separate North Atlantic nature island.
- RéunionVolcanic cirques, Creole towns and a west-coast lagoon base.
- MayotteA lagoon territory with village, nature and current-access planning.
- Isle of ManHarbour towns, Manx heritage and a hill-and-coast week at a slower pace.
- JerseyGranite harbours, tidal coasts and village days beyond one beach stay.
- GuernseyA harbour island and smaller neighbours that deserve separate stays.
- GibraltarA compact harbour town, limestone heights and several distinct walking districts.
- Åland IslandsA Swedish-speaking Finnish archipelago of ferries, red granite and quiet stays.
- SvalbardAn Arctic community and operator-led fjord journeys under strict nature rules.
- Falkland IslandsSouth Atlantic wildlife, working farms and small-island stays arranged around the weather.
- Saint HelenaA remote Atlantic community of Georgian streets, volcanic walks and endemic cloud forest.
- Christmas IslandAn Indian Ocean rainforest island shaped by red crabs and a multicultural community.
- Cocos (Keeling) IslandsTwo inhabited islands, Cocos Malay culture and an Indian Ocean lagoon explored with care.
- Norfolk IslandNorfolk pines, a layered community history and green coastal walking.
- Pitcairn IslandsA remote Pacific community reached by a planned sea passage, with volcanic walks and dark skies.
- AfghanistanA mountain capital with layered urban history
- BelarusA capital shaped by reconstruction and civic space
- Burkina FasoThe capital's cinema, craft and everyday life
- BurundiLakeside commercial city and practical gateway
- NigeriaArt, music and a megacity spread over waterways
- MacaoSquares, churches and a living street network
- Vatican CityThe public approach and ceremonial space
- HaitiA capital with major cultural institutions
- VenezuelaA mountain-valley capital
- UkraineA Dnipro capital with layered sacred and civic history
- RussiaA capital of museums and monumental urban form
- IranMuseums and mountain-edge urban history
- IraqA Tigris capital with living literary traditions
- IsraelModern urban life and an older Mediterranean port
- PalestinePilgrimage traditions and agricultural terraces
- LebanonA coastal capital of neighbourhoods and cultural institutions
- SyriaAn ancient city with living religious traditions
- YemenHighland tower houses and an inhabited old city
- North KoreaA tightly controlled capital
- MyanmarA lowland city of religious and urban history
- Democratic Republic of the CongoA vast Congo River capital
- Central African RepublicAn Oubangui River capital
- ChadA capital at a major river confluence
- LibyaA Mediterranean capital and old medina
- MaliA Niger River capital with major music traditions
- NigerA river capital and national collections
- SudanA Nile confluence capital affected by war
- SomaliaA historic Indian Ocean capital
- South SudanA White Nile capital
- AntarcticaAn island group near the Peninsula gateway
- South Georgia & the South Sandwich IslandsHistory and administration in a sheltered bay
- Bouvet IslandA small exposed research and wildlife area
- Heard Island & McDonald IslandsA historic station area and exposed coast
- British Indian Ocean TerritoryA restricted military and administrative island
- French Southern TerritoriesA large subantarctic archipelago
- TokelauA northern atoll community
- United States Minor Outlying IslandsA wildlife refuge with historic significance
- Western SaharaAn administrative city in Moroccan-controlled territory
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