[Aussiebabe]

First of all, Norway has population that is about half of New York City and is basically a welfare state because of all the North Seal oil. Hopefully for you, it won’t run out before you die. You have a pretty good deal, a lot of resources and very few people (like Australia —we call ourselves the “lucky country”), however, amongst other things, the weather would be enough that you couldn’t pay me enough to live in Norway.

[tomjohn77]

Its not all about the oil. We actually save most of the money for future generations. Also we are ranked one of the best places on earth to do business. To call it a welfare state just shows that you don't have the basic knowledge of our country. Westernculture has written a dozen replies to people like you that come to very simple conclusion.

But I agree that the weather is crap. Thats why I will relocate to warmer climate in probably 4-5 years. Meanwhile I will save up money so that I can purchase a house without loan.

[WesternCulture]

“First of all, Norway has population that is about half of New York City and is basically a welfare state because of all the North Seal oil”

- When it comes to Norwegian prosperity, oil matters less than some people seem to realize.

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