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The economy of Norway is a highly developed mixed economy with state-ownership in strategic areas. Although sensitive to global business cycles, the economy of Norway has shown robust growth since the start of the industrial era. The country has a very high standard of living compared with other European countries.
Culture of Norway. The culture of Norway is closely linked to the country's history and geography. The unique Norwegian farm culture, sustained to this day, has resulted not only from scarce resources and a harsh climate but also from ancient property laws.
Legislative branch. Norway has a unicameral parliament, the Storting ("Great Council"), with members elected by popular vote for a four-year term (during which it may not be dissolved) by proportional representation in multi-member constituencies. Voting rights are granted in the year a person turns 18.
Cities and towns in Norway. Oslo, the capital of Norway and among the fastest growing cities in Europe. Bergen, the capital of Vestland county. Stavanger, the oil capital and capital of Rogaland county. Trondheim, the largest city in Trøndelag county. Kristiansand, the biggest city and capital of Agder county.
The main attractions of Norway are the varied landscapes that extend across the Arctic Circle. It is famous for its fjord-indented coastline and its mountains, ski resorts, lakes and woods. Popular tourist destinations in Norway include Oslo, Ålesund, Bergen, Stavanger, Trondheim, Kristiansand, Arendal, Tromsø, Fredrikstad and Tønsberg.
Telemark. Buskerud. Akershus. Østfold. Innlandet. Oslo. The division into regions is, by convention, based on geographical and also dialectical differences, but it also follows the county borders approximately. Other regions exist for various purposes of government. Administratively, the traditional regions as listed above play less of a role ...
The counties form the first-level administrative divisions of Norway and are further subdivided into 356 municipalities ( kommune, pl. kommuner / kommunar ). The island territories of Svalbard and Jan Mayen are outside the county division and ruled directly at the national level. The capital Oslo is both a county and a municipality.
