Norway

Norway is one of the wealthiest countries in the world, with a strong economy driven by oil, seafood, and maritime industries. Oslo, Bergen, and Stavanger are major cities offering high salaries, excellent public services, and stunning natural beauty including fjords and the Northern Lights. Norway has a skills-based immigration system with employer-sponsored work permits. The country has a universal healthcare system funded through taxes, generous parental leave, and one of the highest qualities of life globally — though the cost of living is among the highest in Europe.