Work related immigration
Facts
Norway is a small, but diverse country. Equality is a key word when describing both working and living in Norway. Throughout the years, Norway has established a functional and extensive welfare system based on income made from the oil- and gas industry and high tax levels.
Population: 5 100 000​
Form of government: Constitutional monarchy
Capital: Oslo
Currancy: Norsk krone (NOK)
Calling code: + 47
Driving: On the right side
Norway is becoming a melting pot of many cultures through work related immigration. According to the Norwegian Directorate of Immigration a total of 39 000 EEA/EU citizens came to live and work in Norway during 2013. As for non-EEA/EU nationals the number was 8 300, mainly from India, Vietnam and the US, along with 2 700 family members.