The Global Phoenix - Issue 2 April - June 2017 | Page 29

SPOTLIGHT ON NORTHERN EUROPE:
NORWAY - A NON-EU
DESTINATION
WITHIN EUROPE
Carol Akporiaye; INN, Oslo Chamber of Commerce
RICH WITH NATURAL BEAUTY AND RESOURCES
Stretching along the North-West peninsula of Scandinavia, Norway
offers some of the most dramatic landscapes in Europe. With its
rugged coastline touching the North Sea, the Atlantic Ocean and
the Barents Sea, nature has always played an important role in the
culture and progression of the nation.
Well known for its high standard of living and the great work-life
balance of its population, it is an excellent location for expatriates
considering a change and a stable place to raise a family. Not
surprisingly, for many years, Norway was voted the best place to
live in the world. (UN Development Report 2015)
From its breathtaking fjords to its spectacular mountains, the
Norwegian terrain is known for its dramatic beauty. The lovely
beaches on the southern coast, the remote, yet stunning valleys
inland and the midnight sun in the North have combined to
develop a nation that has an affinity and understanding of the
surrounding nature.
Weather is not a hindrance to a Norwegian. Winter is the time to
enjoy skiing or skating in the crisp, cool temperatures. The summer
encourages sailing, walking, bathing and embracing warmer
times. The Norwegian saying “There is no such thing as bad
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