10^th International Conference on Chemistry Education and Research June 21-22, 2018 Oslo, Norway

About City

Oslo is the capital and most popular city of Norway, sits on the country’s southern coast at the head of the Oslofjord. It’s known for its green spaces and museums. Norway has a total area of 385,252 square kilometres (148,747 sq mi) and a population of 5,258,317 (as of January 2017). The country shares a long eastern border with Sweden. Norway is bordered by Finland and Russia to the north-east, and the Skagerrak strait to the south, with Denmark on the other side. Norway has an extensive coastline, facing the North Atlantic Ocean and the Barents Sea.Oslo is the economic and governmental centre of Norway. The city is also a hub of Norwegian trade, banking, industry and shipping. It is an important centre for maritime industries and maritime trade in Europe. The city is home to many companies within the maritime sector, some of which are among the world's largest shipping companies, shipbrokers and maritime insurance brokers. Oslo is a pilot city of the Council of Europe and the European Commission intercultural cities programme. Oslo is considered a global city and was ranked "Beta World City" in studies carried out by the Globalization and World Cities Study Group and Network in 2008. It was ranked number one in terms of quality of life among European large cities in the European Cities of the Future 2012 report by fDi magazine.

Proud of its Viking heritage and history, Oslo is a vibrant modern city surrounded by water and forests, perfectly balancing its rich cultural offerings with magnificent nature for its residents that head outdoors every weekend, summer or winter. The elegant architecture of downtown Oslo can be seen while strolling along the main thoroughfare of Carl Johans Gate to the magnificent Royal Palace. The must visit tourist attractions includes Akershus Castle & Fortress, Oslo Opera House, Viking Ship Museum, Norwegian Folk Museum, Royal Palace, Fram Museum, City Hall, Vigeland Museum, Nobel Peace Center, Astrup Fearnley Museum of Modern Art, Vigeland Sculpture Park, Kon-tiki Museum, Holmenkollen Ski Jump & Museum, The National Museum – Architecture, The National Gallery, Munch Museum, Natural History Museum, Norwegian Museum of Science and Technology, National Museum of Contemporary Art, Norwegian Maritime Museum, Historical Museum, Holocaust Center, Armed Forces Museum, Ibsen Museum, National Museum of Decorative Arts and Design.

Attractions & Landmarks

• Akershus fortress.
• Oslo Cathedral.
• City Hall.
• Aker Brygge.
• National Museum of Architecture.
• Royal Palace.
• Vigeland Sculpture Park.
• National History Museum- Botanical Gardens.
• Holmenkollen Ski Museum.
• Viking Ship Museum.
• Munch Museum.
• Oslo Opera House.
• Fram Museum.
• Norwegian Folk Museum.
• Nobel Peace Center.
• Kon Tiki Museum.
• National History Museum.
• Norwegian Museum of Science & Technology.
• Tusenfryd Amusement Park.
• Sognsvann Lake.
• Oslofjord.