| Status |
Kingdom |
| Area |
323 878 sq km (125 050 sq miles) |
| Population |
4 423 300 |
Although sensitive to global business cycles , the economy of Norway has shown robust growth since the start of the industrial era. Shipping has long been a support of Norway's export sector, but much of Norway's economic growth has been fueled by an abundance of atural ressources, including petroleum exploration and production, hydroelectric power, and fisheries.
Agriculture and traditional heavy manufacturing have suffered relative decline compared to services and oil-related industries, and the public sector is among the largest in the world as a percentage of the overall gross domestic product. The country have a very high standard of licingcompared with other European countries, and an excellently integrated welfare system.
There are mountains plunging into the sea from hundreds of metres, fjords, tall mountain peaks, northern lights and midnight sun.
The mountainous regions abound with broad plateaus and magnificent peaks. The fjords that were formed when the glaciers receded are unique in the world.
Vast forested areas are found in Eastern Norway and in Trøndelag, whereas long beaches stretch along the southern and northernmost coasts.
Norway is a country of endless rivers and powerful waterfalls which have contributed to making the country known abroad.
Twenty-one national parks provide nature lovers the opportunity to enjoy untouched nature. Norway's glaciers stretch out their white caps across mountain tops, especially towards the west and northern areas of the country.
For the lover of animal wildlife, there are of course different types of photo safaris, including moose safaris, musk ox, whale, beaver, and eagle safaris. As to Norway's rich birdlife this makes the country a good place for birdwatching.
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