Why is Norway a developed country? What are the characteristic buildings in Norway?

The Kingdom of Norway, meaning "the road to the north", is one of the five Nordic countries. Norway's territory is long and narrow from north to south, with a long and winding coastline and many coastal islands. It is known as the "Land of Ten Thousand Islands". And its industry is very developed. Let's talk about why Norway is a developed country and tell about the different charms of Norway!

Contents of this article

1. Why is Norway a developed country?

2. What are the characteristic buildings in Norway?

3. What are the specialties of Norway?

Why is Norway a developed country?

Norway is a developed country for the following reasons:

1. Norway is a highly developed industrialized country. The oil industry is an important pillar of the national economy. Norway is also the largest oil producer in Western Europe and the third largest oil exporter in the world.

2. Norway has rich oil resources, forest resources, fishery resources, mineral resources and tourism resources.

3. Norway has a complete social welfare security system.

4. Norway has a small population, a very developed economy and a high per capita income.

5. Norway has developed papermaking, shipbuilding, machinery, hydropower, chemical industry and wood processing industries.

What are the characteristic buildings in Norway?

1. Oslo Cathedral. The cathedral was built in 1694 and took about a century to complete. It was renovated in the 19th and 20th centuries. The Norwegian state religion, the Evangelical Lutheran Church, is centered on this cathedral. Its bronze doors were designed by the famous Norwegian sculptor Dagfin Werenskiold. Inside the church is a German-made organ made of 6,000 pipes. There is a flower market in front of the church and a statue of the Norwegian King Christian IV behind the church.

2. Olnes Stave Church. Built in the 12th century, it is listed by UNESCO as one of the world cultural heritage sites that must be protected. The church is the most eye-catching of the 30 ancient stave churches in Norway. So far, no wooden building in any European country can compare with it.

3. Heidal Stave Church. Heidal Stave Church is the largest stave church in Norway. It is not only a masterpiece of medieval architecture, but also a church still used by churches in Telemark and Notodden.

What are the specialties of Norway?

Norwegian specialties include salmon, caviar, king crab, cheese, elk skin, olive oil and fish oil.

The Kingdom of Norway, meaning "the way to the north", is one of the five Nordic countries, located in the western part of the Scandinavian Peninsula. Norway's territory is long and narrow from north to south, with a long and winding coastline and many coastal islands. It is known as the "Land of Ten Thousand Islands". Its territory borders Sweden, Finland, and Russia, and its territories also include the Svalbard Islands and Jan Mayen Island. The capital is Oslo.