No. of Recommendations: 9
onepoorguy: "Maybe I'll just move to Norway."
What's not to like?
They always rank among the world’s happiest countries. (#7 This year. America is #23)
High quality and universally distributed healthcare and education opportunities are available to everyone.
Women enjoy reproductive freedom.
There is a strong social safety net, guaranteed pensions, unemployment insurance.
A high GDP per capita $108,729 (current US dollars)
Highly progressive income taxes, including a value-added tax.
In 2024, Norway was ranked as the best country for same-sex couples to legally marry.
In 1981, Norway became one of the first countries in the world to enact an anti-discrimination law explicitly including sexual orientation.
Same-sex marriage, adoption, and assisted insemination treatments for lesbian couples have been legal since 2009.
Conversion therapy is banned in Norway.
It's almost like liberal policies really work, making people happier and improving their lives!
cnn.com - Worlds happiest countries wellnessWorld Bank: Indicator NY.GDP.PCAPen.wikipedia.org - LGBT rights in Norway 