6. Norway in brief Multiparty, parliamentarypoliticalsystem Monarchy 4,8 mill, 80% live in urban areas 11% ofpopulation immigrants Notmemberofthe European Union (or the euro) 11% immigrants Oil, fish, water power
7. Sweden in brief Multiparty, parliamentarypoliticalsystem Monarchy 9,4 mill, 85% live in urban areas MemberoftheEuropean Union (but notthe euro) 13% immigrants Ikea, H&M, Saab, Sony Ericson
8. Denmarkin brief Multiparty, parliamentarypoliticalsystem Monarchy 5,5 mill, 85% live in urban areas Memberof European Union (but notthe euro) 9,5% immigrants Renewableenergy (windmills), greenhousing
11. SCANDINAVIA - HUGE POTENTIAL FOR TECHPOLITICS: Strong broadbandpenetration and fairlytechsavvypopulation Open political systems Goodlaws in place High levelsof SOCIAL TRUST High electionparticipation
12. FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACTS Sweden: 1766(Freedomofthe press law, theworld’soldest) Norway: 1970 (FreedomofInformationAct) Denmark: 1985 (Access to Public Administration Files Act) USA: 1966(FreedomofinformationAct)