Norway is a sovereign country located on the Scandinavian Peninsula in northern Europe. It is bordered by Sweden to the east, Finland and Russia to the northeast, and the Arctic Ocean to the north. The Atlantic Ocean borders its western and southern coast.
Norway is a constitutional Monarchy with a Population of 5.4 million in an Area of 385,186 km², its Capital is the city of Oslo. It has only one official language, which is Norwegian, although many people speak English. The Currency is the Norwegian Crown, the King is Harald V and the Prime Minister is Jonas Gahr Støre
Norway is a mountainous country with an extensive, rugged coastline with deep fjords, 2,514 kilometers long.
Norway is a popular tourist destination, thanks to its natural landscapes, history and culture. The country's main tourist destinations include the fjords, and the cities of Oslo, Bergen and Stavanger.
Norway's human geography is characterized by a relatively small population, as it is the least populated of the Nordic countries with uneven distribution and high urbanization. The population density is 14 inhabitants per km2, which is relatively low compared to other European countries.
Norway is a highly urbanized country. 80% of the population lives in urban areas. The capital, Oslo, is the largest city in the country, with a population of approximately 670,000. Norway's culture is a mix of Germanic, Scandinavian and Nordic influences.
According to data from the Norwegian Central Statistics Office, the percentage of Norwegian women who marry foreigners has been increasing in recent years and already reaches 20%, which means that one in five Norwegian women who married did so. with a foreigner.
The countries of origin of foreign spouses of Norwegian women are varied, but the main ones are:
* Sweden (20%)
* Poland (16%)
* Germany (10%)
* Denmark (9%)
* And United Kingdom (7.%)
Other important countries of origin are:
* USA
* China
* Türkiye
*Vietnam
*And India
The increase in the number of marriages between Norwegian women and foreigners is due to several factors, including:
* Globalization and international mobility, which have made it easier for people from different countries to meet and marry.
* Immigration to Norway, which has increased in recent years.
* Norway's increasing cultural diversity, which has made it more normal and accepted for people from different countries to get married.
On the other hand, the most popular destination countries for Norwegian women who emigrate are:
* Sweden with 22.% of Norwegian emigrants.
* Denmark: with 11%
* United Kingdom: with 10%
* United States with 9%
* And the Netherlands with 7% of Norwegian emigrants.
Other important destination countries for Norwegian women are:
* Germany
* Canada
* Australia
* New Zealand
* France
The reasons for the emigration of Norwegian women are varied, but the main ones are the search for better educational and professional opportunities, family reunification, love or the search for a lifestyle different from that of Norway in warmer countries.
According to a survey conducted by the Norwegian Institute for Social Research in 2023, the main concerns of Norwegians are:
* Climate change, The economy: The economy, access to quality health care and Safety
Other major concerns for Norwegians include:
Education, Equality and Sustainability.
Norway has a long history of cooperation with other countries, especially its Scandinavian neighbors. Countries that are considered friends of Norway include The Nordic countries i.e. Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden, United States: United States, United Kingdom, Germany and France. On the other hand, Norway does not have traditional enemies, but there are some countries with which it has tense relations, such as:
* Russia, China and Iran with whom Norwegians say they do not share common political issues or cultural values.
According to the Norwegian Central Statistics Bureau (SSB), the percentage of foreign workers in Norway was 14%. This means that there are approximately 600,000 foreign workers in Norway, out of a total workforce of 4.3 million. The countries of origin of foreign workers in Norway are varied, but the main ones are:
* Poland, Sweden, Germany and Spain, which provides some 60,000 workers, so it is not strange to hear the Spanish language on the streets of Norway.
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