Embassy of Norway in Yangon, Myanmar; address Nordic House, No. 3 Pyay Road, 6 Miles, 11051, Yangon; phone +9517513627. Head of mission: Hilde Solbakken.
Head of mission: Hilde Solbakken, Ambassador (as of 2015)
Norway offers a captivating experience for visitors, particularly those interested in its stunning fjords and rugged landscapes. With a thriving tourism industry that welcomes over a million foreign visitors each year, it could appeal to a segment of Myanmar's 54 million Bamar population.
Norway is generally considered a safe destination for tourists, including those from Myanmar. It ranks 18th out of 40 European countries in terms of safety while walking alone at night. According to the Global Peace Index, Norway holds the 28th position among 160 countries, significantly safer than Myanmar, which ranks 145th. In terms of crime statistics, Norway has a low murder rate of 0.5 per 100,000 people, compared to Myanmar's rate of 28.4. Additionally, various organized crime indices indicate that Norway has much lower levels of organized crime and state crime compared to Myanmar. For example, Norway scores 2.0 for state crime, while Myanmar scores 8.5. Overall, tourists from Myanmar can feel relatively safe in Norway, given its low crime rates and high safety rankings.