Norway and Sweden Compared

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worldhappiness.report/ed/2020/the-nordic-exception…
taxfoundation.org/scandinavian-countries-taxes-202…
www.mylifeelsewhere.com/country-size-comparison/no…
nordicperspective.com/facts/nordic-vs-scandinavian
www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2020/12/03/social-tr…
www.econstor.eu/dspace/bitstream/10419/44134/1/394…
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_countries_by_length_…
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norway%E2%80%93Sweden_border
www.speedtest.net/global-index/sweden
www.speedtest.net/global-index/norway
www.nytimes.com/2014/02/19/sports/olympics/swedens…
www.lovemoney.com/news/85476/norway-oil-reserves-n…
slate.com/culture/2009/12/sweden-s-bizarre-traditi…
www.npr.org/2021/10/08/1044330824/norway-electric-…
sweden.se/culture/history/history-of-sweden
www.lifeinnorway.net/history-of-norway/

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So which is better? Sweden or Norway? As always, if you are actually FROM one of these two amazing countries, I want to hear from you. Thanks to my good friend Dan for looking over this script. Many of his ancestors came over from Norway to moved the Midwest in the 1800s.

Todos los comentarios (21)
  • @iammrbeat
    Which country is better? Norway or Sweden? Which two countries should I compare for this series next?
  • @NikoBellic04
    I'm Swedish so I am obligated to say Sweden is best. But the friendship between Norway and the other Nordic countries will last forever. I love all 5 countries.
  • @pyptron_7114
    I’m Norwegian so I am obligated to say that Norway is the best. But the friendship between Norway and the Nordic countries will last forever. I love all 5 countries. 🇳🇴🇳🇴🇳🇴
  • @heidiaamodt5138
    In Norway we call the swedish for "søta bror", this is swedish and means "sweet brother". Love from Norway ❤
  • @Anna4ali
    Born in Sweden and went fishing for salmon every summer in Norway.A absolute beautiful stunning country. The wilderness is amazing and people so nice . ❤
  • @eckligt
    Correction: 10:20 Even if it IS private property. You can go wherever you want, even on private property, except you need to keep off cultivated land and you need to keep a certain distance from houses, especially when pitching a tent for the night.
  • @monkeyflower3851
    I visited Norway in 1990 when I was in college. It's a beautiful country. I took a train from Oslo to Bergen, and that train ride is one I will never forget. It has to be one of the most scenic train routes in the world.
  • I am from Denmark - born and bred (?) -- and it is impossible to prefer one country over the other. Both Norway and Sweden - in own its way - breathtakenly beautiful - and its peoples respectavily same ways. You simply if possible have to experience for yourself - you will not be dissapointed - that is a promise!
  • @stefi7717
    Been in both countries as a tourist and found same high quality of life,feeling safe equal safety (a bit more in Norway honestly),both "expensive " for a person from the Southern Europe,but so clean,well organized and with an excellent transportation system. Since very hot Summers are my Achille's Heel,l enjoyed the weather so much too. The only difference l found was between people who live in the Capitals,Oslo and Stockholm. In my experience,l found the Norwegians more friendly and helpful (just in the Capital,no differences between people from the villages,all super lovely).Greetings from Italy 🤗.
  • Tiny correction: Scandinavia is comprised of three countries, Denmark is included with Norway and Sweden. The Nordic countries add Iceland and Finland.
  • @ronque23
    When I think of Nordic people, they always seem so nice and open to meeting new people and sharing cultures. I look forward to visiting someday and seeing those beautiful fjords!
  • @luckiegit
    Yes if only much of the world took the example of these two on how to manage their countries and care for their people. From an admiring Irishman 😘
  • @pumpkin2477
    Im a half swede half norwegian who lives in sweden and I like both countries so much, like siblings we often fight and joke with each other, but it is all out of love <3
  • @Roybwatchin
    I've been to Sweden over 30 times and I love the country and especially the friendly people. I have driven all over the southern areas and up a little further north to Sandviken. I have never felt unsafe anywhere in the country and the people are so friendly and inviting. Lots of fun stuff to do there, would recommend it to anyone who wants to visit. I have only flown into and out of Oslo a few times so I can't say anything except that flying over Norway, you see breathtaking mountainous views. I have been to Iceland four times and really liked those visits, similar in a lot of ways and the best Lobster Bisque I've ever had in Reykjavik. Also have traveled some in Denmark and again, super friendly people everywhere you go. In conclusion....lol..... The Scandinavian/Nordic countries and the people are great! If you ever get the chance to go there, I highly recommend it.
  • @guntertorfs6486
    I'm a Flemish- Belgian engineer. Worked and lived in both countries. A big factor for the Scandinavian pride and satisfaction is the positive image the population gets installed into them from childhood. My native country does the opposite , although , except for nature, it also has a high standard of living. Makes a lot of difference in my experience.
  • @deteon1418
    🇸🇪Swede🇸🇪 here. Honestly you sort of nailed this one. Loved the information as well as the similarities and differences. Bra jobbat! (Fun fact: Sweden has the most islands in the world) Btw, this year is election year in Sweden, and the first one I will be able to vote in, so I am grateful that you offer a lot of political videos. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
  • @CeciliaBlomdahl
    Thank you so so much for the shout out!! I really appreciate it 😍🙏🏻
  • I've lived in this country for most of my life (all of it so far), but a few years ago I discovered several YT channels about traveling in Norway. The country is extraordinarily beautiful due to its mountains and fjords. I've been around Sweden some (YT) and the country is lovely but nowhere near as dramatic and surprising as its sister to the west. I vote for Norway. We in the US need to learn from these two countries as to how to live together and spread the burden around via taxes.