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'''Norway''' is a country in [[Scandinavia]] which lies next to [[Finland]] and [[Sweden]]. | '''Norway''' is a country in [[Scandinavia]] which lies next to [[Finland]] and [[Sweden]]. | ||
| − | After [[World War II]], Norway became a [[social democracy]] meaning that the people have free [[health care]] and complain because they have to pay [[tax]]es. Norway's [[Democracy|democratic]] traditions go back to 1884 and it has only been under [[Authoritarianism|authoritarian]] rule once, from 1940 to 1945, when it was occupied by [[Nazi Germany]]. Norwegians often think of their nation as peaceful, but Norway does participate in the occupation of [[Afghanistan]] and also had forces in [[Iraq]]. Norway's government negotiated to join the [[European Union]] in 1973, but a referendum of the population rejected membership. | + | After [[World War II]], Norway became a [[social democracy]], meaning that the people have free [[health care]] and complain because they have to pay [[tax]]es. Norway's [[Democracy|democratic]] traditions go back to 1884 and it has only been under [[Authoritarianism|authoritarian]] rule once, from 1940 to 1945, when it was occupied by [[Nazi Germany]]. Norwegians often think of their nation as peaceful, but Norway does participate in the occupation of [[Afghanistan]] and also had forces in [[Iraq]]. Norway's government negotiated to join the [[European Union]] in 1973, but a referendum of the population rejected membership. |
In recent decades, [[oil]] has made the Norwegians very wealthy. The country has one of the highest HDIs in the world. | In recent decades, [[oil]] has made the Norwegians very wealthy. The country has one of the highest HDIs in the world. | ||
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The leading political parties of Norway are: | The leading political parties of Norway are: | ||
* '''Arbeiderpartiet (Ap):''' The Labour Party, the social democrats, which has dominated Norwegian politics since 1935. | * '''Arbeiderpartiet (Ap):''' The Labour Party, the social democrats, which has dominated Norwegian politics since 1935. | ||
| − | * '''Fremskrittspartiet (Frp):''' The "Progress" Party, the right-wing populists, which thinks Norway would be better of with fewer taxes and immigrants. Some argue its name is misleading. | + | * '''Fremskrittspartiet (Frp):''' The "Progress" Party, the right-wing populists, which thinks Norway would be better of with fewer taxes and immigrants. [[Reality-based community|Some]] argue its name is misleading. |
* '''Høyre (H):''' The Conservative Party, the liberal conservative party. | * '''Høyre (H):''' The Conservative Party, the liberal conservative party. | ||
* '''Sosialistisk Venstreparti (SV):''' The Socialist Left Party, the socialist ex-opposition party, which used to critise the Labour Party, but now participates in its governments. | * '''Sosialistisk Venstreparti (SV):''' The Socialist Left Party, the socialist ex-opposition party, which used to critise the Labour Party, but now participates in its governments. | ||
Revision as of 04:13, 11 February 2013
Norway is a country in Scandinavia which lies next to Finland and Sweden.
After World War II, Norway became a social democracy, meaning that the people have free health care and complain because they have to pay taxes. Norway's democratic traditions go back to 1884 and it has only been under authoritarian rule once, from 1940 to 1945, when it was occupied by Nazi Germany. Norwegians often think of their nation as peaceful, but Norway does participate in the occupation of Afghanistan and also had forces in Iraq. Norway's government negotiated to join the European Union in 1973, but a referendum of the population rejected membership.
In recent decades, oil has made the Norwegians very wealthy. The country has one of the highest HDIs in the world.
Norway has legalised gender-neutral marriage, effective starting in 2009.
Norway is often criticised for hunting whales and seals.
The leading political parties of Norway are:
- Arbeiderpartiet (Ap): The Labour Party, the social democrats, which has dominated Norwegian politics since 1935.
- Fremskrittspartiet (Frp): The "Progress" Party, the right-wing populists, which thinks Norway would be better of with fewer taxes and immigrants. Some argue its name is misleading.
- Høyre (H): The Conservative Party, the liberal conservative party.
- Sosialistisk Venstreparti (SV): The Socialist Left Party, the socialist ex-opposition party, which used to critise the Labour Party, but now participates in its governments.
- Senterpartiet (Sp): The Centre Party, the centre-left party, which is popular in rural areas. Formerly called Bondepartiet ("Farmer's Party").
- Kristelig Folkeparti (KrF): The Christian Democratic Party, the centre Christian morally conservative party, which is sceptical to homosexuality and other un-Godly things.
- Venstre (V): The Liberal Party, which used to be the biggest party of the left (until the interwar years), but now is more of a centre-right shadow of its former self, notable as one of two parties opposing increased surveillance and supporting people's right to download music without being sued.
- Rødt (R): Red, a non-parliamentary socialist/communist party, notable as one of two parties opposing increased surveillance and supporting people's right to download music without being sued.
- Kystpartiet (K): The Coastal Party, a non-parliamentary party which apparently cares a lot about coasts. Center-right, conservative, isolationist, emphasizes fishing and coastal issues and opposes membership in the European Union.
- Vigrid: A party with beliefs based on racism and Asatru. Notes: Not very influential. In this list as a joke.
See Oslo
Eksterne lenker
- "I hope they speak Norwegian in HELL!"
- On second thought, let's not go to Norway. 'Tis a silly place.
- A documentary about the Norwegian blue parrot. Although it's possible that the documentarians have some of their facts wrong. (The bird does have lovely plumage, though.)