"Norwegians are among the most heavily taxed people in the world." Not only do they pay income taxes, but property and net worth! A glass of wine at a typical restaurant costs the equivalent of $16 and gas costs $9 a gallon!
Norway has traditionally had a comprehensive welfare state fueled by these taxes and others, but they have also been quite independent, with regards to the rest of the world, as evidenced from their refusal to join the EU or adopt the Euro.
Read more about Norway's taxes0 here and Norway itself here.
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