International Norway relations

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The map shows in purple the selected country (Norway), and represents in a green scale its closest relations, and in a red scale its strained relations.

Profile summary of Norway

Norway is a sovereign country located in Northern Europe. It is a unitary parliamentary constitutional monarchy, with King Harald V as the head of state and the Prime Minister as the head of government. The country has a population of about 5.4 million people and is known for its strong social welfare system, low crime rates, and high standard of living.

Norway is a member of the European Economic Area (EEA) and the Schengen Agreement, which allows for the free movement of people, goods, services, and capital within the EEA and the Schengen area. Norway is also a member of NATO, the United Nations, and the Council of Europe.

The country has a mixed economy that is highly developed and export-driven, with a strong emphasis on natural resources such as oil, natural gas, hydroelectric power, and forestry. Norway is one of the world's largest exporters of oil and natural gas, and the energy sector plays a significant role in the country's economy. Other important industries include fishing, tourism, and manufacturing.

Norway has a long tradition of cooperation and neutrality in international relations, and it is known for its active participation in peacekeeping and humanitarian efforts around the world. The country has a strong commitment to environmental protection and is a leader in the global effort to combat climate change.

Diverse Sources: UN, WorldBank, Norway Statistics Office/Department. Most recent available data
Capital Oslo
Population 5 421 241
Land Area (sq km) 365 957
Main religion Christianity
Life Expectancy 81 years

The influence of Norway in the World

Norway is a country with a Low International Influence. It is located in place 76 in the world influence ranking. Norway's actions have a very limited effect on the world or on other countries. Click here to know more !

Norway maintains contact with 57 countries. The five most intense relations Norway has are with: Australia with a score of 11 864 , European Union with a score of 11 280 , Germany with a score of 10 981 , United Kingdom with a score of 9 261 , and United States with a score of 7 862 .

Top 5 most Intense relations of Norway
Position Country Influence Options
1 Australia 11 864
2 European Union 11 280
3 Germany 10 981
4 United Kingdom 9 261
5 United States 7 862

The closest and strained relations involving Norway worldwide

The top five closest relations from Norway are: United States with a score of 10.0 , United Kingdom with a score of 9.79 , Greece with a score of 9.26 , Romania with a score of 9.26 , and European Union with a score of 9.23 .

Top 5 closest relations of Norway
Position Country Relation Options
1 United States 10.0
2 United Kingdom 9.8
3 Greece 9.3
4 Romania 9.3
5 European Union 9.2

While, the top five strained relations from Norway are: Algeria with a score of 4.0 , Democratic Republic of the Congo with a score of 4.0 , Syria with a score of 4.17 , Palestine with a score of 4.32 , and Qatar with a score of 4.37 .

Top 5 strained relation of Norway
Position Country Relation Options
1 Algeria 4.0
2 Democratic Republic of the Congo 4.0
3 Syria 4.2
4 Palestine 4.3
5 Qatar 4.4

A summary of international relations of Norway

Of the total of 57 countries with which Norway maintains relations, it has an Excellent relation with 12 countries , a Good relation with 17 countries , a Neutral relation with 26 countries , a Bad relation with 2 countries

Summary relations of Norway. Excellent relation: 8-10, Good relation: 6-8, Neutral relation: 4-6, Bad relation: 2-4, Very bad relation: 0-2
Relation Quantity
1.Excellent 12
2.Good 17
3.Neutral 26
4.Bad 2

All the international relations of Norway

All relations of Norway
Position Country Relation Options
1 United States 10.0
2 United Kingdom 9.8
3 Greece 9.3
4 Romania 9.3
5 European Union 9.2
6 Australia 8.7
7 Spain 8.7
8 Poland 8.4
9 Germany 8.4
10 Iceland 8.3
11 Switzerland 8.2
12 Serbia 8.0
13 Turkey 8.0
14 Croatia 7.9
15 France 7.7
16 Sweden 7.5
17 Denmark 7.5
18 Indonesia 7.2
19 Finland 7.2
20 Mongolia 6.8
21 Canada 6.8
22 New Zealand 6.7
23 Cameroon 6.6
24 Mexico 6.5
25 China 6.4
26 Libya 6.4
27 NATO 6.2
28 Cyprus 6.2
29 Sudan 6.1
30 Brazil 6.0
31 Chile 6.0
32 India 6.0
33 Peru 6.0
34 Colombia 5.8
35 Somalia 5.8
36 Israel 5.7
37 Pakistan 5.7
38 Afghanistan 5.6
39 Madagascar 5.6
40 North Korea 5.6
41 Malaysia 5.5
42 Philippines 5.5
43 Taiwan 5.5
44 Angola 5.5
45 Bangladesh 5.5
46 Kenya 5.4
47 Saudi Arabia 5.4
48 Kosovo 5.1
49 Nepal 5.1
50 Morocco 4.7
51 Russia 4.6
52 Ethiopia 4.5
53 Qatar 4.4
54 Palestine 4.3
55 Syria 4.2
56 Algeria 4.0
57 Democratic Republic of the Congo 4.0

The data shown in this webpage has been updated in .