Norway from the inside. What is life really like in the land of fjords and Vikings?

Norway is a country where nature, culture, and history amazingly combine and intertwine. It is the world's largest exporter of salmon and trout, and also ranks second in Europe in oil and natural gas production. Norwegians invented skiing in the 19th century, and Viking sailors discovered America long before Columbus. Despite the harsh climate in many ways, Norway consistently ranks in the top 10 countries where the happiest people live. The author of the book "Norway from the Inside" Anastasia Rubashevska invites you on an exciting journey through the culture and life in this beautiful Scandinavian country. She will tell you without embellishment about how Norwegians live, what family and religion mean to them, what peculiarities the local cuisine holds, and will also try to understand the phenomenon of Norwegian happiness. From the book, you will learn: - What ways there are to move to Norway and how to obtain a residence permit. - Why there are no children's homes in Norway. - In what case an employee can take a fully paid sick leave for a whole year. - Why there are two Norwegian languages in the country and how they differ. - What lutefisk is and why this dish is considered Christmas food. And much more!