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    Norway

    Norway at a glance

    Capital city

    Oslo

    Population

    5.6 million

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    Cost of living (monthly, one person)

    $3,200/month (Statistics Norway, 2025)

    Freedom score

    Free, score 100/100 (Freedom House, 2024)

    Safety (Global Peace Index)

    1.591/5 — rank 28/163 (IEP, 2024)

    Language

    Norwegian Nynorsk, Norwegian Bokmål, Sami

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    People & culture

    Life here centers on the concept of friluftsliv, a deep-rooted cultural commitment to spending time in nature regardless of the weather. The local culture prizes equality and communal well-being, making it a welcoming environment for families.