6. No Crime to Speak of

Because Norway has a high tax rate and therefore an adequate social safety net, you don't see the kind of violent crime, such as broken car windows, break-ins, muggings, etc. that you can see every day in other places. The drug addicts get enough money for their addictions without needing to resort to theft and violent crime. At the worst, you hear drunks in the streets at night yelling, or wake up to broken poor quality vodka bottles on the street. The lack of violent crime makes it enjoyable to go out walking, or walk home from a show or bar, even late at night without worrying about physical injury. When crossing roads, the walk signals actually work, and drivers stop. Even at crosswalks on busy roads with no crossing light, the drivers slam on the brakes to stop when you step out onto the street to cross. With stiff penalties for traffic violations and many cameras about, virtually no one speeds or attempts to drive with the slightest alcohol in their system, and the cops generally don’t need to carry weapons to enforce the law.