1 mission of Norway in Cyprus: Consulate General of Norway in Nicosia, Cyprus. Addresses, phones and contacts.
Head of mission: Mr Panayiotis Antoniades, Honorary Consul General (as of 2010)
Norway offers a captivating experience for visitors from Cyprus, featuring stunning fjords and dramatic landscapes that appeal to nature lovers. With a thriving tourism sector attracting over a million foreign visitors each year, it presents an intriguing option for Cypriots. Out of the 500,000 Cypriots who travel abroad annually, a portion may find Norway an appealing destination.
Norway is generally considered a safe destination for tourists, including those coming from Cyprus. It ranks 18th out of 40 countries for safety while walking alone at night, which is slightly lower than Cyprus's ranking of 11th. However, according to the Global Peace Index, Norway is significantly safer overall, ranking 28th out of 160 countries compared to Cyprus at 86th. In terms of crime statistics, Norway has a lower murder rate of 0.5 per 100,000 people, compared to Cyprus's 1.3. Additionally, when examining organized crime indices, Norway generally scores better in areas such as state crime (2.0 for Norway vs. 4.0 for Cyprus) and human smuggling (3.5 for Norway vs. 6.0 for Cyprus). Overall, while Cyprus has some advantages in specific safety rankings, Norway offers a safe environment for tourists, with lower violent crime rates and a favorable global peace standing.