Norway, also referred to as Norge, is a country that occupies the north region of Europe. Norway occupies most of the western half of the scandinavian peninsula and is mostly made up of mountains. About half or more of Norway’s population live in the southern region. Norway is made up of an indented cost and around fifty thousand islands located off shore; these islands were carved by deep glacial fjords. The population of Norway is around five million, one hundred and thirty nine thousand (Joys). Norway is most known, or famous, for the Fjords, which are long, narrow, deep inlets of the sea between high cliffs, as in Norway and Iceland, typically formed by the submergence of a glaciated valley (dictionary). I choose this country because …show more content…
Although supply is expected to grow, the demand has dropped from nine percent to about one percent and is expected to grow again to roughly three and a half percent for the entire globe. One country that also helps the supply growth for Norway is Chile; however, Norway expects a decline from the Chilean Atlantic salmon market in 2015. This is especially hard for Norway because the demand for Atlantic salmon is increasing in Europe. Just last year in 2014, European Fish markets purchased more than twelve percent from Norway than they did in the previous year, 2013.
Economic freedom measures how the economy is in a country. High economic freedom means that there is lower poverty levels and lower unemployment rates, along with higher income and a better and cleaner quality of life (Econfreedom). Norway, a constitutional monarchy, has a 71.8 economic freedom score, which makes Norway the twenty-seventh freest country in the whole world. In a recent survey, Norway was rated fifth in Anti-Global watchdog Transparency International. The Norway government was rated as very clean meaning that there is little to no government corruption in the survey and a statement was made, "We are a little behind the other Scandinavian countries," by Tor Dølvik, special advisor to Transparency International in Norway. Dølvik went on to say, "We have had some
One country with an icecap as large as Sweden. Another country with the most active volcanic area in the world. These two nations may sound very different and yet they have a large quantity of similarities as well. The average population size for a country is 38.2 million people, and although the scale is offset by heavily overpopulated nations, there are also countries that greatly decrease the average. Two of these are Iceland and Greenland. Both are northern island nations with fierce, snowy climates, and neither is home to greater than 350,000 people with Greenland containing just over 55,000. By the names of these two countries, one may assume Iceland is a cold land covered in snow and ice. One may also assume that Greenland is home to the more verdant scenery than its counterpart; however, the entire population of Greenland is forced along the coastline due to the interior being too icy and cold to inhabit. If one moved to Iceland, they would be 88.7% less likely to see the coastline on a daily basis due to the interior of the country being warmer and more inhabitable. These two island nations have a great variety of similarities and differences with holidays, history, culture, and beliefs. This is largely due to their large blend of foreign influence which makes them such unique countries.
Economic freedom is an important characteristic to consider when choosing a new country to move to. Economic freedom indicates how easy it is for an individual to secure and protect their own resources and property without governmental intervention. Countries with high levels of economic freedom are ideal when it comes to people searching a country where they can prosper financially. In 2017, Australia receive a score of 90 on a 100 point scale, regarding its level of financial freedom, from The Heritage Foundation. This rating not only represents an individual’s ability to be successful in the country, but also their ability to maintain their financial success.
Prior to the 1900s in Norway, there were altering policies and views on Jewish life in the country. Throughout the history of Norway, there were varying guidelines and views regarding Jewish interaction. Some of those in power held the belief that the Jews could live as freely as the others in the area, and allowed them to do so. But, others felt very strongly about the forbiddance of the Jews in Norway. At times, there were strict rules regarding Jews interacting with others, and even entering the country at all. There was a continuous change in the rights and regulations regarding Jews. At one point, they received equality and had the ability to live with others and trade around the country freely. But, when the next king had come into power, these rights were taken away and they had essentially went back to square one.
Iceland is located Northwest of the United States in the Atlantic Ocean. Total land area is 103,440 square kilometers, but only 90,000 is ice free land area. Only a little over 1% of Iceland is arable. The terrain mainly consists of volcanic areas covered by large lava fields and glaciers. The country contains only 320,000 people, which more than half around the capital, Reykjavik. It is the least populated country in Europe, with 80% being uninhabited. The terrain consist mainly of plateaux, mountain peaks, and fertile lowlands. There are also many long, deep fjords and glaciers, including the largest in Europe, Vatnajökull ( Hoydal).
Delgado, C. L., Wada, N., Rosegrant, M. W., Meijer, S., & Ahmed, M. (2003). Fish to 2020: supply and demand in changing global markets. Retrieved from http://www.ifpri.org/sites/default/files/pubs/pubs/books/fish2020/oc44.pdf
Freedom House is an organization that is focused on ensuring human rights and the spread of democracy. Through the organization's analysis, action, and advocacy, it hopes to promote civil liberties, freedom, and political rights. Freedom House provides an annual global report on civil liberties and political rights. To determine whether a country or territory is free, partly free, or not free, it is given a rating of 1 through 7, 1 being the most free and 7 being not free. The score represents the average of a country or territory's political rights and civil liberties, which is also given a score of 1 through 7. Experts analyze various sources such as reports and news articles to determine the score given to the country or territory. In Morocco's
Northern Europe is a region spanning Iceland to Northwestern Russia. For our purposes, we may consider Northern Europe as Scandinavia. The region contains volcanic islands, many of which are in Iceland.
Norway is synonymous with fjords - that's the first thing that comes to mind when thinking of this beautiful country. And for good reason: The fjords are Norway's main attraction!
This article really caught my attention and my eye. It talks about Canada being the freest country in the world. In this article it talks about Canada has ranked the best country in the world for "personal freedom." According to their study, Canada is the most tolerant of people from other countries, with 92 percent of Canadians thinking the country is a good place for immigrants. In addition, about 94 percent of Canadians believe that they have the freedom to choose the course of their own lives, the study says. America, on the other hand, ranks 15th for freedom, just behind Costa Rica and the Netherlands. I personally believe that the US offers greater economic freedom and Canada offers greater personal
A little facts about Norwegians! Norwegians society is conveyed and well structured. Public service like education and health service are free, and it’s a highly established welfare state. Nature is very important to Norwegians. They appreciate the outdoors. In Norway they love to walk. They tend to focus more on the walking then the actual distance. Going for walk is considered a national sport. Whether it’s in the park or the mountains. Information is widespread in their society. Formal titles and social position do not establish an important person should be addressed differently than a regular person.
The country that I choose is Iceland. Iceland is very unique and interesting not only because of its clean air and amazing scenery but also its natural beauty and landscapes. Nature is a big force of Iceland but the volcano’s, waterfalls, and glaciers seem to attract most tourist. There landforms are probably the most unique. The Northern Lights is also something that people find very interesting because how it is created and the view you can see. It is something that everyone should see at some point in their life. The sources that I choose to use to research the Physical Geography, Economics, History, Cultural, and Political
From ancient times, the Sámi people have inhabited the northern parts of the Scandinavian Peninsula in the regions now known as Norway, Sweden, Finland, and the Kola Peninsula in Russia. According to Sweden, there are estimated to be about 80,000 Sámi in those four countries, with almost two-thirds of them living in Norway. Considered the only official indigenous people in Scandinavia, the Sámi’s traditional livelihoods include such things as reindeer herding, fishing, hunting, and more recently agriculture (Norokorpi 1). However, over time the Sámi culture has become overrun and assimilated by the Nordic countries as a result of colonialism, discrimination, and underrepresentation in local media.
Icelanders are among the healthiest and happiest people on the planet. Iceland is about the size of Virginia and lies just south of the Arctic Circle. It has a population of 300,000 making it the least populated country in Europe. The island is volcanically and geologically active with many lava fields and glaciers. It has an average temperature between 27-54 degrees F. Iceland is one of the wealthiest, most liberal, and most developed countries in the world.
Norway is a country located in northern Europe in a region called Scandinavia. Norway is situated on the western part of the Scandinavian peninsula. Norway’s broad coastline is bathed on three sides by the seas. To the north lies the Barents Sea, an extension of the Arctic Ocean. To the south sits the Skagerrak, a strait separating Norway from Denmark and the North Sea. To the west is the Norwegian Sea, an arm of the North Atlantic Ocean. Aside from Norway’s geographic intrigue, the country has had a long resounding history. The migratory patterns of the earliest inhabitants were primarily dictated by practical logistics and environmental constraints, whereas, political shifts and foreign affairs are the current defining factors. The chronicles
Norway or officially known as kingdom of Norway is a country that is located in the northwestern part of the Scandinavian Peninsula in northern Europe. The country shares a border with Sweden on the east side, Finland and Russia on the northeast, Skagerrak strait on the south and Denmark on the opposing side. North of Norway is comprised of mostly coastline, which faces the North Atlantic Ocean as well as the Barents Sea.