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Living in Norway

There are some things you must know about everyday life in Norway. From the rules of the road to how to access healthcare services, the Norwegian lifestyle takes some adjusting to.

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Apartment blocks in Oslo's Tjuvholmen district seen from the Oslofjord. Photo: David Nikel.

Average Rent in Norway: Latest Costs by City

Norwegians marching with flags on Norway's National Day in Tromsø. Photo: David Nikel.

Why Norwegians Trust The System (And Each Other)

Illustration of a Norwegian black metal guitarist with an atmospheric dark Norway background.

The Story of Norwegian Black Metal

Entrance to the chocolate factory temporary exhibition at MUNCH. Photo: David Nikel.

When Edvard Munch Painted For A Chocolate Factory

Mari Boine performing at Riddu Riđđu festival. Photo: Ørjan Marakatt Bertelsen / Riddu Riđđu Flickr.

Mari Boine: The Voice of Sami Music

Music notes sculpture in Bergen, Norway.

The Bergen Wave: Why So Much Norwegian Music Comes From One City

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Gambling in Norway: Why Betting and Lotteries Are So Tightly Controlled

Royal Palace in Oslo, Norway. Photo: David Nikel.

Is The Fairytale Over For Norway’s Monarchy?

Illustration of emergency alert system being tested in Norway.

Why Phones And Sirens Suddenly Sound Across Norway

Three young women wearing the Norwegian bunad in Oslo, Norway. Photo: Frederik Tellerup / Shutterstock.com.

The Norwegian Bunad Explained

A Norwegian forest cat staring into the distance.

Norwegian Forest Cat: Norway’s Wild-Looking Feline Explained

Norway's pink passport design. Illustration: Neue Design Studio.

The Story of Norway’s Iconic Pinkish Passport

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