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The Norwegian culture provides many advantages for oil and gas investment on its soil. As a high-technology and intensive capital industry, oil and gas companies need well-educated and disciplined working force, clean and efficient government, law abiding and harmonious society, favorable business atmosphere, safe surroundings with colorful life. Fortunately for energies companies, these beneficial conditions can all be found in Norway.
     First, as individuals, Norwegians appeal very much to oil and gas companies. The literacy rate for both genders is 100 (Norway) partly due to the free public education system. In addition to the high standard of education, Norwegians are well known for their industry, discipline, organization, and creativity. With such working forces, Norway is doing very well economically in recent years, boasting the fifth highest GDP per capita in 2008, 55,600 (Photius). People in Norway are well-informed and connected and have a deep understanding of culture. For example, the majority of Norwegians can communicate in English quite fluently.
     In terms of governmental and social factors, oil and gas companies will also find Norway a very attractive destination. The rule of law, the respect of individuality, the cleanness and efficiency of the government are all significant characteristics of this country, which are typical in the Scandinavian region. Having been part of Denmark and Sweden for a long time in history, Norway naturally establishes a well functioning law system which helps the countrys development. Finally, although a very small country, life in Norway, especially in its capital and other major cities, can be very colorful and entertaining. This is important for maintaining the productivity and morale of the hard working oil and gas company staff.