Norway is a Scandinavian country, dominated primarily with Germans. It has roots spreading back over 10,000 years ago, with the Sami people who inhabit the northern areas in some instances. Due to the level of government Norway has, and it's prosperous economy, it is started to feel an increase in population, primarily in immigrants.
Immigrants include, but are not limited to: Foreign workers, people from other cultures seeking new opportunities, and illegal immigrants. As of 2010, there are over 300,000 immigrants in Norway, some of which have obtained Norwegian citizenship's in there time spent in the country.
As far as Norway's public service system is concerned, they are very similar to the United States. They mandate public education from ages 6 to 16, and all education is free until the university level. They also have free religious belief, as well as having a public pension system for free health care, making it clear that Norway looks out for it's people above all else. This is why they have a loyal population and prosper through hard times.
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Tourism in Norway
As of 2008, Norway ranks 17th in the World Economic Forum's Travel and Tourism Competitiveness Report.
This somewhat prestigious ranking is due mainly not to man made tourist attractions, but to the beautiful landscapes and mountain ranges spanning the country. Norway is known for it's clean, crisp looking surroundings; they strive to keep their environment clean and pollution free. Although, it goes without saying that nature alone doesn't bring in all of Norway's tourism. The lush ski resorts and campsites in the woods are popular destinations for the adventurous tourist. They are located amongst the coastal fjords and arctic mountain ranges providing a scenery unparalleled by many tourist locations.
Another interesting fact is that, connecting the giant waterfalls and mountain ranges is a ferry system that offers a unique way of travel from one part ofNorway to another, aside from the typical car or bus transit. These idiosyncrasies in places like Oslo and Bryggen, offer a different type of experience that many countries just can't.
Sources: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Norway
This somewhat prestigious ranking is due mainly not to man made tourist attractions, but to the beautiful landscapes and mountain ranges spanning the country. Norway is known for it's clean, crisp looking surroundings; they strive to keep their environment clean and pollution free. Although, it goes without saying that nature alone doesn't bring in all of Norway's tourism. The lush ski resorts and campsites in the woods are popular destinations for the adventurous tourist. They are located amongst the coastal fjords and arctic mountain ranges providing a scenery unparalleled by many tourist locations.
Another interesting fact is that, connecting the giant waterfalls and mountain ranges is a ferry system that offers a unique way of travel from one part ofNorway to another, aside from the typical car or bus transit. These idiosyncrasies in places like Oslo and Bryggen, offer a different type of experience that many countries just can't.
Sources: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Norway
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