Population

POPULATION

Norway counts 4 348 500 residents (January state 1995 r.). It is one of the least populated countries in Europe. The population density is 13 people on 1 km2. Despite the high taxes, most Norwegians do belong …

Economy

ECONOMY

Norway owes its current economic prosperity mainly to the oil fields, which were discovered on the Norwegian mainland shield in the years 60. Currently, crude oil extracted from under the seabed of the North Sea brings in revenues of the amount 114 billion Norwegian kroner …

Policy

Norway is officially a constitutional monarchy, ruled by King Harald V and Queen Sonya. The government operates on the principles of parliamentary democracy. Although monarchs have no political power, are extremely important to national identity and enjoy great respect both in …

National parks

National parks

21 Norwegian national parks (tooth. frame on previous pages) created to protect wildlife and the characteristic features of the natural landscape. In many cases, it is not just about protecting a specific element, but for preventing the development of civilization in …