"Norway, a highly developed modern industrial country
has a total population of 5.51 million and a total area of 385,000 square kilometers. With a GDP of approximately 526.8 billion USD and a per capita GDP of about 97,000 USD, Norway is one of the world's most affluent and livable countries. The oil and gas industry dominates the Norwegian economy, with world-class technology and equipment for offshore oil and gas exploration and extraction. Norway has a long history in shipbuilding and maritime industry, making it a major maritime nation. It possesses world-leading technology in marine engineering, special-purpose vessels, and their manufacturing."