One of Statoil's drilling platforms.

Natural resources, such as oil, waterfalls, fish, vast

expanses of forests and countryside, and a rich
variety of commercially interesting types of rock
have formed the basis for considerable value
creation in Norway.
In other words, The oil and gas deposits in the North
Sea have made Norway into one of the world’s
leading oil and gas exporters
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Agriculture in Norway accounts for about 2 percent
of annual GDP, and only 3 percent of the land is
cultivated—which seems natural, given the cold
climate, thin soils, and mountainous terrain.
Norway is still a major fishing nation and is self-
sufficient in many agricultural products, but fruits,
vegetables, and most grains are all imported.
Agriculture and fishing remain heavily protected by
the Norwegian government.
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The availability of cheap electricity started expansion
of Norway secondary sector.
Norway economic structure witnessed a growth-
oriented change as it spearheaded metallurgical and
chemical manufacturing activities.
Manufacturing of iron alloys, aluminum and fertilizers
began on a large scale.
-- Photo of the new aluminum pot line in production at Hydro Aluminum in
Norway .

-- one of the SCG Chemicals manufactures

Shipbuilding and furniture making also emerged as

one of the important industry activities in Norway
secondary sector.
Norwegian Breakaway under construction

In fact, Norway has the fourth largest fleet in the

world.
Norway is a high developed country with a healthy
economy, beautiful nature and great future.