How awesome is Norway?

Question

I have a friend that lives in Norway. He says it's the best country in the world. Manages oil money efficiently, treats it's citizens well, and has some of the best living standards. I've heard Iceland is also awesome. I'd love moving to one of the places, or else try college somewhere in Europe if it tuition wasn't horrible.

Answer 1

I have heard that it is planning to be carbon neutral by 2012, so if you are into the green movement, then that is a cool thing to know about it.

Answer 2

It's pretty awesome all right.  And your friend is correct, it does treat its citizens well.  I've often thought that all Americans should go to Scandinavia to see what taxes are SUPPOSED to be used for.  The streets are cleans, few homeless, great public transportation, great art...

Scandinavia had never been on my top ten places to visit, but a friend got married in Sweden a few years ago and my wife and I organized a three week trip.  Norway was probably my favorite.  Incredible, breath-taking natural beauty.  And while the art in Oslo is some of the best I've ever seen, our best day was on the little island of Alesund, which is a center of art nouveau architecture.  Bergen and Trondheim are also amazing.  Go!

Answer 3

It's pretty expensive in Norway, though - but if you make your income there, too (at least in part), it evens out...