Norway and Sweden Compared

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So which is better? Sweden or Norway? As always, if you are actually FROM one of these two amazing countries, I want to hear from you. Thanks to my good friend Dan for looking over this script. Many of his ancestors came over from Norway to moved the Midwest in the 1800s.

[@iammrbeat]

Which country is better? Norway or Sweden? Which two countries should I compare for this series next?

[@KaptainKharisma]

Greece and turkey

[@milanbeerepoot4260]

Sweden cause Ikea

[@iammrbeat]

@@KaptainKharisma yes yes

[@miso_vi]

im finnish so i hate sweden. norway is so clear

[@SadSadSadSquishSquishSquish]

Both are much better than the USA

[@NikoBellic04]

I'm Swedish so I am obligated to say Sweden is best. But the friendship between Norway and the other Nordic countries will last forever. I love all 5 countries.

[@iammrbeat]

They all do have their own thing going that's special

[@SuperFanatic22731]

same

[@oslonorway547]

Really? 😂

[@NikoBellic04]

@@oslonorway547 Verkligen

[@oslonorway547]

@@NikoBellic04 How are you enjoying your growing crime rate? 😎

[@pyptron_7114]

I’m Norwegian so I am obligated to say that Norway is the best. But the friendship between Norway and the Nordic countries will last forever. I love all 5 countries. 🇳🇴🇳🇴🇳🇴

[@johnshafer7214]

I'm a fellow Norwegian and I'm excited for Syttende Mia day celebration this coming weekend. Our community celebrates this every May.

[@RubenMartirosyan0]

I'm not a Norwegian, but lastly relocated to Norway and share your opinion )) Nordic countries are like 150 years ahead of others.

[@tuvahaugen4869]

I am Norwegian too

[@pyptron_7114]

@@johnshafer7214 Syttande Mai

[@tripathiashutosh874]

OK 🙄

[@heidiaamodt5138]

In Norway we call the swedish for "søta bror", this is swedish and means "sweet brother". Love from Norway ❤

[@linusfotograf]

❤

[@snwstrlight]

awww that's so sweet to hear as a swede !! and "søta bror" sounds a lot like "söta bror" ( sweet brother in swedish ) very similar !!

[@Spacemongerr]

@@snwstrlight Yeah, in Norwegian the correct spelling would be "søte bror", so when we say "søta bror" with the Swedish a-ending it can only refer to Sweden :)

[@Birkebeiner1066]

Weird, I've lived in Norway all my life, and I rarely hear anyone say good things about Sweden...

[@savagegtalks5912]

@@Birkebeiner1066 I don't like em, I'd vote on sending them home. They don't belong here. That should confirm what you know 🤣🤣 Emigration should be our policy today, as it's always been. We push our people out there into the world. Keep the gates closed for others to come here.

[@Anna4ali]

Born in Sweden and went fishing for salmon every summer in Norway.A absolute beautiful stunning country. The wilderness is amazing and people so nice . ❤

[@johnmcmullan9741]

BS 😂

[@shenxi]

@@johnmcmullan9741 No, I know this person, and they are telling the truth. Why do you not believe them?

[@daviroza4700]

I love Norway 🇳🇴

[@johnmcmullan9741]

@@shenxi I live in Norway. Yes, that's right. I know. LOL!

[@eckligt]

Correction: 10:20 Even if it _IS_ private property. You can go wherever you want, even on private property, except you need to keep off cultivated land and you need to keep a certain distance from houses, especially when pitching a tent for the night.

[@iammrbeat]

Dang, well I guess my sources were bad on that one. THE INTERNET LIED TO ME.

[@sigvebeyer9765]

And you’re not technically allowed to own coastline I believe as that is public property. Beaches for all and all that.

[@hobog]

@@sigvebeyer9765 Hawaii (at least its Big Island) does something very similar with its coastline

[@jarjarbinks6018]

@@hobog Washington State doesn’t which makes for some weird situations where you could be walking the public beach and then unknowingly step into someone’s backyard

[@eckligt]

@@sigvebeyer9765 You're on to something, but not entirely correct. There's plenty of private property along the shoreline, both built-up and not, but there has been a political wish in the last 20-30 years to restrict how much more of it gets built up. So it's much harder to get planning permission for building anything along the shoreline, well anything associated with homes or cabins, such as terasses, boat houses, floating docks, ordinary docks, etc. The details are adminstered by the municipalities, who can give permission, but their decisions are often overruled by the Statsforvalter (county governor's office). The motivation for becoming more restrictive on these kinds of developments has of course been to protect the right to roam, since the shoreline is among the most interesting places to roam and it would be a shame if all of it were developed.

[@monkeyflower3851]

I visited Norway in 1990 when I was in college. It's a beautiful country. I took a train from Oslo to Bergen, and that train ride is one I will never forget. It has to be one of the most scenic train routes in the world.

[@languist]

Which is why Norway needs to invest more in high speed train from Oslo to Ålesund, Bergen, Kristiansand, Stavanger and Trondheim :D Too many airports in this country, 47 in total!

[@monkeyflower3851]

@@languist maybe, but I wouldn't have wanted a high speed trip. The scenery was the point of the trip, and I would have missed if if we had been going so fast.

[@jubmelahtes]

@@languist before that some of us have been waiting since the 1880s for judt any train...

[@mendamend]

Where do you live now Monkeyflower?

[@philip4588]

Think you can find that tour on youtube as well real time.

[@jespernayberg675]

I am from Denmark - born and bred (?) -- and it is impossible to prefer one country over the other. Both Norway and Sweden - in own its way - breathtakenly beautiful - and its peoples respectavily same ways. You simply if possible have to experience for yourself - you will not be dissapointed - that is a promise!

[@user-ds6zg2yc2h]

No. Its easy for a dane to prefer norwegian over swedes. danes love norwegians more. Fact!

[@kenhart8771]

@@user-ds6zg2yc2h 😄

[@stefi7717]

Been in both countries as a tourist and found same high quality of life,feeling safe equal safety (a bit more in Norway honestly),both "expensive " for a person from the Southern Europe,but so clean,well organized and with an excellent transportation system. Since very hot Summers are my Achille's Heel,l enjoyed the weather so much too. The only difference l found was between people who live in the Capitals,Oslo and Stockholm. In my experience,l found the Norwegians more friendly and helpful (just in the Capital,no differences between people from the villages,all super lovely).Greetings from Italy 🤗.

[@eiavops4576]

Norway is better, sweden has a massive crime and immigration problem

[@stefi7717]

@@eiavops4576 honestly l noticed that,it looks like Sweden is in the same conditions as my country (Italy),in terms of criminality and illegal immigration. But ltalians seem more nationalist somehow,reactive but not as racist as many people say.

[@justkevin2920]

i would say it's more of a culturally difference since the Sweden is a more mind your own business country if that makes sense

[@hedning003]

@@justkevin2920 that is exactly true , we swedes have a reputation of being,somewhat shy and very strict about out personal space - i can honestly say that that is'nt the case in reality,sure we often dont do smalltalk whit strangers at the busstop,but we surley dont have any problem doing so,if asked to- we are slightly reserved,but it's due to respect for the other person, he or she might not be interested in talking,so we leave them alone,so dont feel sad if you come to sweden and no one talks to you-start the conversation,and we will get in to it😁

[@thetoyodacar2264]

@@hedning003 idk as a norwegian, is that not also how Norwegians are? Or are sweeds even more so?

[@mikaeljohansson6518]

As a Swede i love my Norwegian brothers and sisters ❤️

[@Retzmag]

As a Norwegian I love our jokes about you swedes, and it makes me curious if you guys have the exact same ones about us 😁

[@mikaeljohansson6518]

@@Retzmag Yes we have 😀

[@dannydcluex]

😂

[@bftrucking98]

men hockey i norge er noe drit

[@bftrucking98]

Färjestad love

[@einarryvarden5802]

Tiny correction: Scandinavia is comprised of three countries, Denmark is included with Norway and Sweden. The Nordic countries add Iceland and Finland.

[@monamariitoots4603]

Actually, Estonia is also a part of the Nordic countries.

[@JamesVaughan]

Outside of the three Scandinavian kingdoms, "Scandinavia" is often considered more broadly as both a cultural and geographical concept so as to include Finland and sometimes Iceland. A part of Finland is actually on the Scandinavian peninsula, even though Finland is ethnically and linguistically distinct from the three kingdoms (though it has a 5% Swedish minority, and there has been much mixing between Swedes and Finns).

[@Sweenymee]

@@JamesVaughan no Scandinavian will agree with that statement.

[@JamesVaughan]

@@Sweenymee Did I say they would? You need to read my comment again.

[@bafattvahetere]

@@monamariitoots4603 Wrong statement.

[@ronque23]

When I think of Nordic people, they always seem so nice and open to meeting new people and sharing cultures. I look forward to visiting someday and seeing those beautiful fjords!

[@KetilDuna]

I find norwegians are a bit reserved, but sincere in meeting with new people. When introductions are over, we tend to find new life long friends.

[@mimimimek3488]

@@KetilDuna the norwegian lifestyle seems so much more chill and quiet, while sweden is busy doing industry and dealing with immigrants

[@33d672]

@@mimimimek3488 sounds like opinion heavly influenced by Media. Not everywhere in Sweden is Malmö

[@mimimimek3488]

@@33d672 what are you talking about? northern sweden with 3 people?

[@33d672]

@@mimimimek3488 Most places in sweden is extremely safe without much crime at all. Not everyone lives in Malmö. That is what I am talking about, and you’d know if you actually lived here. Media has blown this way out of proportion

[@luckiegit]

Yes if only much of the world took the example of these two on how to manage their countries and care for their people. From an admiring Irishman 😘

[@michaelbyrd7883]

These countries are very low populations compared to most and mostly homogenous, right? Not many Blacks, Hispanics Arabs, Asians, Indians right? When you mix all those different skin colors, facial features, religious, culture and customs you have problems. That's why everyone can be educated, paid properly and housed properly. Add 40 million more people to each country and see how they do with half of them non white. Bring a bunch of Nigerians, Kenyans, Saudis and Packies there many, many problems will arise. Sounds lonely, I do like the fact that religion is not shoved in your face and there's so many wild places.

[@PomMom700]

There is so much greed, and corruption in the U.S.A. Corporations are allowed to buy our elected officials and our non-elected government employees such as the FBI, CIA, and military etc - experiment on the civilians with impunity.

[@Neo-xn7vc]

Not much to admire. Read my comment.

[@rebeccagilstrap3507]

Admiring American here. Same.

[@Neo-xn7vc]

@@rebeccagilstrap3507 So in what way to we care about people ?! I am swedish and so pissed off you have no idea. Twice my son got abused because he was not aloud to walk on the sidewalk. This sidewalk now belong to arabs apperently. Three guys from Afghainstan tried to kniferob me in a small town on the westcoast. We have the highest crimerate by far in Europe. My mother has so bad pension she can not afford electricity.

[@deteon1418]

🇸🇪Swede🇸🇪 here. Honestly you sort of nailed this one. Loved the information as well as the similarities and differences. Bra jobbat! *(Fun fact: Sweden has the most islands in the world)* Btw, this year is election year in Sweden, and the first one I will be able to vote in, so I am grateful that you offer a lot of political videos. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@matthiasknutzen6061]

Vem ska du rösta på?

[@deteon1418]

@@matthiasknutzen6061 Mjölbypartiet såklart. Kom igen det blir kul.

[@matthiasknutzen6061]

@@deteon1418 kul

[@ItsCrypt1cal]

@@deteon1418 lmfao Mjölby on top

[@iammrbeat]

I can't believe I forgot to mention Sweden having the most islands out of all countries in the world!

[@CeciliaBlomdahl]

Thank you so so much for the shout out!! I really appreciate it 😍🙏🏻

[@carlosacta8726]

Kudos! Really entertaining and educational video! I would love to learn more about the differences between their languages and intelligibility.

[@alyssaerdmann2184]

This was a super interesting video to watch! Part of my dad's side is Norwegian and I was always curious about the country as a whole! Thanks, Mr. Beat!

[@ripple6918]

Sweden and Norway are some of my favorite countries and the world probably should be inspired and learn from these two countries

[@iammrbeat]

Exactly!

[@perer005]

Nono, nothing can be learned from them!! // Beff Jezos

[@Mitchery]

*Dat* *Profile* *Pic*

[@RoyalLegend1000]

@@perer005 yeah If he was in Norway he will lost everything, because of the rules of workers conditions

[@akselrosales]

@@RoyalLegend1000 Oh no, then he wouldnt be able to exploit all of his workers

[@pumpkin2477]

Im a half swede half norwegian who lives in sweden and I like both countries so much, like siblings we often fight and joke with each other, but it is all out of love

[@Ken-gv2ql]

I am British and have spent 5 years of my life living in Norway and a lot of time in Sweden. Apart from the obvious beauty of both countries the impressive thing that stands out to me most of all about Scandanavians is their respect for other people, their lack of materialism and peacful attitude to life.

[@peterp4037]

Actually it's the opposite, they are very materialistic.

[@simzen6492]

Hey, I know you dropped this comment a long time ago, but with the chance of a reply, I will ask anyway. Would you recommend living in Sweden or Norway. I'm currently studying at uni in Britain but after this I want to leave as soon as possible. I know that taxes and cost of living are quite high there and know that wages tend to be good also. I want to leave Britain to go to a country with a better government, economy, and people. Would you recommend either of these? How have you managed the move there? (things like the language barrier)

[@tpeterson9140]

@@simzen6492 im swedish and can answer any questions

[@guntertorfs6486]

I'm a Flemish- Belgian engineer. Worked and lived in both countries. A big factor for the Scandinavian pride and satisfaction is the positive image the population gets installed into them from childhood. My native country does the opposite , although , except for nature, it also has a high standard of living. Makes a lot of difference in my experience.

[@Mikebumpful]

That is interesting! We certainly have a lot of nationalism instilled onto us here in Norway. I think maybe Sweden a bit less so. Welp, at least it's not as bad as North Korea. Or the United States..!

[@guntertorfs6486]

@@Mikebumpful Nothing inherently wrong with some healthy national pride , in my opinion. Coming from a country where you get spoon fed the opposite , that you're just a little insignificant speck on the map of the world , be humble and quiet and focus on your minuses , without ever taking some pride in your pluses , isn't healthy either.

[@MrNobody-zi3nw]

I'm a Norwegian and I am Proud to live in a Beautiful country Just like Sweden, Finland and Denmark. Our friendship between all the Nordic countryswill last forever and Maybe Our friendships between our country's will grow stronger. I love 🇧🇻🇸🇪🇫🇮🇩🇰

[@thomasjefferson6225]

Your country produces the most untrustworthy people I've ever met.

[@Svendsor]

Cringe. Greetings from a Norwegian.

[@yeetingat100subs9]

@@Svendsor Thankfully most Norwegians aren't as negative as you. You don't want the nordic countries to have friendship or what's the deal?

[@peter-jb]

@@Svendsor why the cringe? LOL

[@The_real_fbi]

@@Svendsor you are why the norwegians are jokes about in sweden

[@franklinclinton4539]

Alright now you owe me a "Finland and Estonia compared" video.

[@iammrbeat]

Heck yeah

[@MissJean63]

I took college classes in the early 80’s with a young man from Estonia 🇪🇪. I’ll second that request. 🙂

[@ToastedCigar]

To be honest, Sweden and Finland would be a better comparison. Estonia is a close and dear partner of Finland, but it is also a Baltic country that was still rather recently occupied by Soviet Union, and is distinctively different in many ways. Finland is a Nordic country that looks and feels A LOT like Sweden because of the long shared history between the two, and bevause of the fact that the Finnish welfare-society was built by modelling Sweden.

[@vem9583]

@@ToastedCigar Finland is definitely more similar to Sweden so it’s more interesting to compare it to Estonia

[@gerardacronin334]

Kudos on the mention of Cecelia Blomdahl’s channel. She’s actually Swedish. Her channel is so interesting that I have put Svalbard on my bucket list. Unfortunately it’s very expensive to get there!

[@johnbastille5483]

I've lived in this country for most of my life (all of it so far), but a few years ago I discovered several YT channels about traveling in Norway. The country is extraordinarily beautiful due to its mountains and fjords. I've been around Sweden some (YT) and the country is lovely but nowhere near as dramatic and surprising as its sister to the west. I vote for Norway. We in the US need to learn from these two countries as to how to live together and spread the burden around via taxes.

[@LucasBenderChannel]

The fact that Norway and Sweden are constantly topping almost any positive ranking of all countries in the world... that does make me a little jealous. ;) Good role models in many aspects. Thank you for the video, Mr Beat!

[@iammrbeat]

Yeah, you'd think the rest of the world would wake up and seek to emulate what they are doing, but nah, pride and stuff.

[@BisexualPlagueDoctor]

Other then historically lol, specifically Sweden with there crusades and Viking stuff, Norway did Viking stuff too But atleast there good now

[@chrisortiz8072]

@@iammrbeat I'd say it's more greed than pride but I guess we will just say it's a matter of perspective.

[@ThunderTheBlackShadowKitty]

Their economic model is really something to behold. It sounds dramatic but just read through some statistics. You'll see a pattern.

[@martinottesen1053]

A texan kid Every single country on earth has something in their history that was bad, controversial, or that they should be ashamed of. A people svouldn’t be called bad based on something they did 1000 years ago, but rather on their current actions, and on how well they’ve learned from their previous misdeeds.

[@peepaw_of_9]

There is a very small town near where I live called Norway and in the 50s I believe King Olaf came and visited there. They have a very small museum and store that sells tons of Norwegian brands of items.

[@Roybwatchin]

I've been to Sweden over 30 times and I love the country and especially the friendly people. I have driven all over the southern areas and up a little further north to Sandviken. I have never felt unsafe anywhere in the country and the people are so friendly and inviting. Lots of fun stuff to do there, would recommend it to anyone who wants to visit. I have only flown into and out of Oslo a few times so I can't say anything except that flying over Norway, you see breathtaking mountainous views. I have been to Iceland four times and really liked those visits, similar in a lot of ways and the best Lobster Bisque I've ever had in Reykjavik. Also have traveled some in Denmark and again, super friendly people everywhere you go. In conclusion....lol..... The Scandinavian/Nordic countries and the people are great! If you ever get the chance to go there, I highly recommend it.

[@panterqueen2]

I’m a Norwegian living in Sweden, and I was pleased to see that you got your facts straight👍🏻 The only flaw I could find in this video is that preschool is not free in either country. Very expensive, but close to mandatory in Norway, and cheaper, but more based on actual need for childcare in Sweden. Otherwise, I thought this was a very informative video. Kudos!

[@TheSteff51]

It's true that it's not free, but heavily subsidized. The maximum amount you pay for 3 kids (or more, after that it's free) is around $300/month. One child approx $150. Compared to many private kindergartens in other part of the world that's not that expensive.

[@gastonrelanez3724]

@@TheSteff51 How strong is the woke agenda in kindegarden there now?

[@georgflermoen7430]

I also believe that there is no state church in Norway. if i am not mistaken it was abolished in 2012.

[@resorband]

@@georgflermoen7430 it's optional in sweden to pay for it anyway

[@davidcarothers3311]

As a professional pickpocket it's a Lot Easier in Sweden...

[@MartyMcSpooky]

I have been waiting for this for a long time! I can also see that this took a lot of effort, good job, Mr Beat!

[@iammrbeat]

Thanks a lot!

[@ToyTap]

You have exactly the same voice as Varrick in The Legend of Korra. This is insanely hilarious to hear x) Excellent video btw !

[@demomanmane1888]

btw, nice to see that you have allot of footage from Ålesund, my home community, or at least allot from Ålesund City, its a nice place, with interesting history

[@j.c.ca.o.l7035]

I am not Scandinavian, but I have a great love for Sweden, and regret not going there when I lived in Europe, though I hope to visit Stockholm, and Gotenborg in January. I studied Swedish in college, and have been studying it on Duolingo for almost three years; I have also been studying Norwegian for almost a year, and I of course hope to visit Norway one day as well.

[@starexgo3888]

Sweden has a LOT of beautiful nature Here are a few examples: west coast, Sarek, stora sjöfallet, stekenjokk, kiruna, Gällivare, Stockholms 30000 islands, abisko, Karesuando, kebnekaise, Hemavan and lots of fjord like lakes in the north

[@j.c.ca.o.l7035]

@@starexgo3888 Oh Thank you so much, as I said I hope to go in January or February. I know it will be winter, but I am fine with that. I will definitely look into what you have recommended.

[@millemelon1595]

@@j.c.ca.o.l7035 I must tell you that summer in Sweden is truly wonderful

[@j.c.ca.o.l7035]

@@millemelon1595 Oh I have no doubt, and I hope one year I can attend the Midsommar festival.

[@millemelon1595]

@@j.c.ca.o.l7035 Du är så välkommen!

[@patrikvoren4256]

I am from Sweden! And I a really glad that you show these countries to the rest of the world.

[@Haxxel8]

Im from Sweden and this was a great video! Yes you must see the nordic lights! Its an all out magical experience. The other thing that I think more people needs to do is to visit Norways fjords! The views brigs tears to my eyes!

[@genericineverything7619]

Gotta love watching videos about my own country Btw, kinda funny how you talked about the viking age and suddenly showed a clip of the vasa museum A museum about a ship that sank year 1628 (20 minutes after it was put to sea for the first time)

[@leylabigloo1147]

I have been in Norway , it's beautiful Country with very kind People .

[@languist]

Norway and Sweden make fun of each other, without actually fighting, that’s how safe we are together

[@Svensk7119]

What's the fastest way to make a Swede and a Norwegian fight side-by-side? Put them in Denmark.

[@Svensk7119]

I am Swedish and Norwegian, and unfortunately I speak neither language! We kept some of our jokes, though, when we emigrated, so we didn't lose ALL the culture.😂😉

[@PatrickReuploaded]

Norway and Sweden are almost the same. I guess that’s why you have Swedish heritage despite being from Norway.

[@Simon11354]

How do you sink a Norwegian submarine? You knock on the door hatch.

[@SebHaarfagre]

@@Svensk7119 That's a great one actually and can be used in/for all the countries, and especially to make outlanders understand our relationship 😂 Where did you emigrate to?

[@katiedaruwalla681]

Wonderful countries to visit ..thank you for the amazing photography.

[@d.sazzles4217]

I am proud of Scandinavia or the north european countries. We can learn a lot from you guys in central europe especially in Germany. These countries are better in almost everything. Big respect and a lot of love from the South of Germany❤

[@PremierCCGuyMMXVI]

Scandinavia is perhaps the best nations on Earth. Countries in the region like Iceland, Sweden, Finland, Norway, and Denmark can teach the USA something.

[@iammrbeat]

They can teach the entire world a lot!

[@rl2023te]

Some countries don't want to be like them. :/

[@PremierCCGuyMMXVI]

@@rl2023te why?

[@rl2023te]

@@PremierCCGuyMMXVI Different culture, different beliefs. I'm not saying it's a good or bad thing. It just seems western centric. For example, Saudi Arabia isn't looking to be like Norway and Nigeria isn't trying to be Sweden any time soon. While USA maybe embracing their system of GOV slowly, we are closer in values. A part of my family is from Saudi Arabia. Always a total culture shock when I visit where religion is the law, the last thing on people mind is the environment when you are trying to eat and provide. I don't ever see them being religionless, social democratic, pro renewable countries in northern Europe. It's easier when you system of government that is similar to a country but to expect that out of other nations with different values seems like a pipe dream.

[@PremierCCGuyMMXVI]

@@rl2023te which is why a free liberal society is the best way so people respect each other’s beliefs and customs

[@monkri4136]

Im Norwegian but I love Sweden too ♥ Best of two worlds

[@number4privetdrive]

Great video! :-) Small note, your castle for Sweden (9:30) appears to be Trakai castle, in Lithuania.

[@qihuacheng7212]

I've been to Sweden and lived in Stockholm for near 3 years for doing scientific research as a visiting scholar.Sweden is beautiful and people are friendly!

[@the_chandler]

I'm so psyched that you mentioned Norwegian Black Metal and Swedish Death Metal.

[@devingiles6597]

Hey, Mr. Beat. You should definitely do a video comparing between the United Kingdom and Ireland.

[@AndrewKNI]

A very informative video Mr Beat. Thank you for all your research. 🙂

[@newmb321]

My Grandma's grandparents actually moved to the midwest from Norway during the period you mentioned. I knew the midwest was a popular destination for Scandinavians but I didn't realize there was a whole movement due to economic circumstances. Interesting!

[@thim8009]

My great Grandfather came from Sweden and my great Grandmother came from Norway. They met each other when they were there, but didn't have a relationship. They met in Iowa after decending here and got married. I was very young when they passed.

[@barno978]

you have nordic blood running through your veins then, you should learn about our culture if you haven't already since you are somewhat apart of it I think you'll find it very interesting considering you have a connection to it! You're welcome home to the north whenever you want my friend

[@nickfoster9350]

I've been saying for years that the Scandinavian model is the model all nations should be striving to emulate.

[@lmperlum]

Nah, we all should look up to North Korea

[@rl2023te]

I agree but it's a western perspective. I don't see Saudi Arabia ever becoming the next Norway. Or, many other nations for that matter. The culture and values are different.

[@ThunderTheBlackShadowKitty]

Their economics work better than ours. It's just a fact. Shown by statistics year after year. Me personally I want us to emulate not just Norway but also Vietnam.

[@kobban63]

Yesnt

[@ssssaa2]

@@ThunderTheBlackShadowKitty They work better - in Norway and Sweden. perhaps these countries would also work just fine with a different model... because they are norway and sweden and not the Congo or Afghanistan.

[@gregoz6]

Thanks for this fantastic video, I lived in Stockholm for a couple of years and have great memories.

[@alberthartl8885]

I grew up in Minnesota. My maternal grandparents emigrated from Sweden but my childhood home town was about 50% ethnic Norwegian. Lefse, pickled herring, lutefisk and all things Scandinavian were an everyday part of life. According to 23 & Me, I am related to about 20% of the people in Sweden.

[@zirak93-2]

I would have learned the language if I were you.

[@heidiaamodt5138]

My grandfathers sister moved to Minnesota, Minneapolis from Norway. And one of her daugthers, Carol held contact with her cousins in Norway and my mother was one of them. Carol visit Norway twice and my parents went to visit Minneapolis too. Carol and my mother both died in 2014, only a month between them when they pasta away. I think Minnesota is a beautiful place too!! ❤ from Norway

[@barno978]

Nice man! You should learn Swedish to connect better with your roots. You're welcome home to the north whenever you want viking blood runs through your veins

[@elijahgarrett7267]

im from minnesota as well, i have no nordic heritage lol but the influence is strong here and i plan on living in a nordic country for some temporary time out of college

[@LindmarkDator]

cool. One day I want to visit Minnesota and explore the lands that the people from Scandinavia emigrated to. On the map I can see swedish words like Mora and Karlstad in Minnesota. I love that even I know perhaps its not so much Swedish culture left in that villages. /Jonas from North Sweden

[@vanrozay8871]

One thing Mr. Beat could learn from these countries is NOT to have a negative attitude toward high taxes; wide security, less extreme wealth gaps, less social unrest and anger, more civil in all ways. GOP gripes about "nanny state," happy to maintain wealth gap, unfair policing. Scandinavian social democracy is the best political organization on Earth.

[@larsmariusaas1111]

I agree. I'm from Norway and I have no problem with the high taxes, when we see great that comes with it. I would even want to higher than they are now, but the "social Democrats" won't:/

[@vanrozay8871]

@@larsmariusaas1111 here in america, millions of brainwashed fools hate "socialism" while having little idea of what it is/how it works. our commercial media has been taken over by racist authoritarians. easier to believe than to think, i guess!

[@hotcarguyhotcarguy169]

I’m from Sweden and our biggest problems is caused by social democracy, we have done so well for ourselves because we got rich of ww2 and thus had a thriving industry producing lots of famous products, we have made it in spite of socialism not because of it and we hate high taxes so very very much, we also have a more free market economy more than almost any other country in the world even more then the US. The socialist have also given us mass immigration from countries with no education and non of the northern values which in turn has led to massive social problems and sadly a response from the nationalist movement known as the Sweden democrats.

[@Nevergofullretard321]

Norway isn't Socialist. Lol.

[@xaviercopeland2789]

@@larsmariusaas1111 higher than they even are now? Bruh, they don’t even spend what they take from us now well, they need less not more. Maybe then they’d have to get their shit together as they wouldn’t have a damn near unlimited budget to blow on bullshit and society will still expect what we usually get, meaning they’d have to cut back on stuff we don’t need for once.

[@johanlevin3746]

Most Swedes really only something negative towards Norway, Denmark or Finland during sport events. As it should be. Other than that i can honestly say that Norway feels like a sibling and I am proud of them and feel deeply connected. If anyone try to nurture some sort of animosity between us it is just stupid, at least until the next football game...

[@azizihabibi3188]

I had Nippon Soppa when I was in Sweden and I fell in love 😊. The people there are so polite and just wonderful all around!

[@PearlPaisley]

I think you mean Nyponsoppa. It's a sweet soup made from the nyponberry. Its usually eaten cold as a dessert and people sometimes but in small sweet mini biscits called biskvier. You can also eat it warm with vanilla ice cream. Delicious! As a child you often had it when you were at home being sick. At least in the 80s when I grew up. Good memories! You could try to find it in your local ikea. Its sold in carton bottles and I think I have seen it there.

[@kingcrimson4133]

yeah, nippon soppa would be japanese soup 🇯🇵

[@onelife7247]

They both have the same sense of humour and the men are equally outstanding in both countries ✅

[@einezcrespo2107]

Very informartive and I love Cecilia Blomdahl's videos on Svalbard.

[@rino7789]

Mr. Beat, please do a video comparing all of the former nations of Yugoslavia. You could also do a comparison of the three Baltic nations of Latvia, Estonia, and Lithuania.

[@MaxRiley]

I'd love if you'd also talked about people's habits, culture, personality, etc. Thanks for what you do.

[@user-cr3fz8lz2i]

As I get ready to retire (call it retirement training), I have been watching many videos on Europe. On my bucket list are motorcycling trips through Norway, Sweden, Netherlands, Denmark, Germany, France, Spain, Italy…you get the point. I spent 12 of 20 years in the Air Force overseas and thought my traveling was done. It’s been over 21 years now since I retired from the military and I’m getting the itch to travel. So many beautiful countries and so little time!!! Great video!!!

[@UriahButler1974]

Im a Norwegian.Great video! Just a small correction. Norway did abolish its state church back in 2012. The only connection to a state church is that our king still insists on beeing a lutheran ;)

[@iammrbeat]

I wonder why my sources got this one wrong. Thanks for letting me know!

[@UriahButler1974]

@@iammrbeat the parlament did its constitutional change in 2012, but it was implemented in 2017/18, so quite recently😊

[@walkyasmrwalkman5925]

Great video! A tiny correction though. As a matter of fact you do NOT need to ask permission when camping on private property either. As long as it's at least 400 meters from the house where the landowner lives. These are the rules in Sweden and I would not be surprised if there's something similar in Norway. Free roaming means basically literally free roaming on all land.

[@rsb67]

Love what you say about free roaming means what it says! The midwestern ties to Scandinavia again evident in the common description of Midwesterners who say what they mean and mean what they say! Aka: no BS. Drives some people crazy. Oh well, too bad for them.

[@michaelodonnell824]

One important difference between them is that Sweden is a member state of the EU, Norway, while having very close ties to the EU is not a member...

[@zakkazi9936]

Thank you for the upload.

[@synthsauce]

5:47 I love how you made the Denmark-Norway flag look like it was screaming 🤣

[@iammrbeat]

I do what I can. :)

[@disputedname]

Thats just the Danish naval banner of the time...

[@Andjac2010]

The Norwegian state and the Church of Norway were actually decoupled in 2017. It is still the nominally largest church in Norway and it still receives public funding (as does all religious communities of a certain size), but priests are no longer technically state employees and the king is no longer head of the church.

[@joro6525]

Fantastiskt video😊You are 100% correct and spot on. Beautifully done!

[@AlexCastellano074]

It’s Blomdahl, great video man, cheers

[@marcello7781]

Two of my favorite countries ever, especially Norway ❤️ For a next video, if it hasn't been done yet, a good comparison could be Spain vs Portugal.

[@NikoBellic04]

He has done that one actually. It's worth checking out!

[@iammrbeat]

Yeah I already did Spain and Portugal!

[@marcello7781]

@@NikoBellic04 thanks! I must have missed that video. I'm gonna check it out now.

[@PakBallandSami]

These two countries are really really interesting imo we can learn a lot form them and both have a lot of similarly like you said both are Nordic and Scandinavian countries so they are bought to have some similarly and I like these types of comparison videos because we can reason that why they should be compared then let say comparing entirely different countries

[@iammrbeat]

Yeah, although I do hope to do more comparisons of countries that are completely opposite of each other. :)

[@lazy7566]

@@night6724 Well to be fair, 99.99% of Norwegians voted for independence so the Swedes didn’t feel like they could hold on to them.

[@lazy7566]

@@night6724 He was popular. Also, they didn’t have any royal family of their own.

[@lazy7566]

@@night6724 As I said, they didn’t want to BE a part of Sweden. And you’re really adding unnecessary info to prove a point that is nonexistent? The 2nd reply doesn’t have anything to do with what you’re trying to prove. They didn’t become fascist before the third Reich forced them to. They actually took inspiration from the French and American governments when creating their own government.

[@joeking433]

It only works for Scandinavians. Which there are a lot of Scandinavians in the northern US states like Wisconsin and Minnesota, and they are actually like the Scandinavian countries in a lot of ways and have a very friendly hard working community oriented culture like Scandinavia. But you can't force it on non-Scandinavian cultures it it won't work. It works only for Scandinavians.

[@joakimmelander8483]

Great video. I’m Swedish living in Japan for 4 years. Have great friends in Norway and family in Sweden. Heartwarming. Been a long time since I thought about home.

[@remysimon6819]

Thank you. Great info👍

[@sudiptkashyap7299]

Sir! Thanks for making this informative video. Would make a small request to you to make a video on AUSTRIA 🇦🇹 vs SWITZERLAND 🇨🇭 . Regards and best wishes 🙏

[@iammrbeat]

Thanks for the suggestion and kind words!

[@andylindquist459]

I wish the US would mimic the Nordic model. It must be nice to be treated as a human instead of a burden

[@ThunderTheBlackShadowKitty]

No kidding man. Actually being given the money and services you need to survive...not this rugged individualism and "up by the bootstraps" rhetoric.

[@someguy2135]

I agree. You should watch Michael Moore's documentary "Where to Invade Next." "Filmmaker Michael Moore visits various countries to examine how Europeans view work, education, health care, sex, equality, and other issues. From cafeteria food to sex ed, Moore looks at the benefits of schooling in France, Finland and Slovenia. In Italy, he marvels at how workers enjoy reasonable hours and generous vacation time. In Portugal, Moore notes the effects of the decriminalization of drugs. Through his travels, we discover just how different America is from the rest of the world." I am guessing Finland is similar to Norway and Sweden. Maybe he should do a sequel for them.

[@txiabneeb]

Yes, I wish to visit the Sami people because their traditional wears are pretty much the same as mine, the Hmong people in Asia. Thanks for your post.

[@djlovebug]

I'm so glad you mentioned Cecelia Blomdahl, her KZbin channel is my favorite! 10/10 highly recommend.

[@keithwolschleger2411]

You know a Friday is good when you see a new Mr Beat video

[@iammrbeat]

I hope you had a great week. :)

[@keithwolschleger2411]

@@iammrbeat I had a decent week but it got better seeing a new video of yours.

[@stormhagen4906]

One correction, in Norway, we no longer have a state church or religion as it was abolished back in 2012. Great video!

[@ErikBramsen]

Same in Sweden.

[@cullenbohannon1408]

Do they shoot you for going to church?

[@PomMom700]

I believe that Jesus Christ is the son of God. Is there any faith in God there?

[@barneybeartilde9601]

@@PomMom700 not much, there are many members of the church but most dont actually believe in any god.

[@stefanoraz27]

17:22 literally almost all of the songwriter i have seen so far for western and k-pop music are from sweden, good job!

[@PurplePunchini]

I'm going to add another fun trivia based on the last part of the video on the Endurance. It was a Swedish ROV/AUV that found the Endurance during the Endurance 22 mission.

[@odd-steinararntzen886]

I think this was pretty accurate and fair. Very informative. But: How can you be against taxes? They form the bases from which equality grow.

[@mrbalz5404]

Can you please compare the Czech Republic and the Slovak Republic? Oh, and btw; very nice content :)

[@noahmagnusson2612]

Bro That Amusment Park at the backround on 10:51 Looks Dope

[@rhl2macwan]

I think I know why I got this video as a suggestion bcs of the best trio from the grand tour’s new episode coming soon

[@devingiles6597]

Mr. Beat, I have some suggested countries that you should definitely compare next. Suggestions: 1. Dominican Republic & Haiti 2. France & Germany 3. China & Russia 4. United Arab Emirates & Kuwait 5. Switzerland & Austria 6. Hungary & Poland 7. Indonesia & Malaysia 8. Italy & Greece 9. South Africa & Mozambique Please do these countries in future videos, Mr. Beat!

[@iammrbeat]

You always have such great suggestions, Devin!

[@devingiles6597]

@@iammrbeat Well, thank you.

[@babyblooddistilleriesinc3131]

I think "Greece & Turkey" would be better.

[@LordDamianus]

I'd rather prefer Czech Republic & Poland over Hungary & Poland. Yeah, the comparision would be more interesting than the usual Czech Republic & Slovakia, just because there was Czechoslovakia once.

[@bafattvahetere]

Monaco & Lichtenstein Ukraine & russia

[@toringepedersen9614]

Just a small correction; Norway does not have a state church anylonger, not since 2012. Also, I do feel the need to point out that the Kalmar Union between Norway, Sweden and Denmark was in large part a product of Queen Margrethe of Denmark, she reigned as a regent, I believe, while her son was underaged. Also, I might be mistaken, but did you skip over our independence from Sweden in 1905?

[@JoakimLarsson-by8qv]

He didn't, as he stated that the union lasted for 91 years.

[@CarlBaravelli]

Great video. Just a couple fact checks (sorry): Finalnd is not part of Scandinavia, Denamrk, Norway and Sweden are - which all share a similar language. The Nordic countries also include Finland, Iceland the Faroe Islands and Greenland. Although it was called a union, the relationship between Denmark and Norway was more of an occupation, in which Denmark attempted to make Norway another one of its teritories. Norway historically was under Danish occupation (not really a union), and after the fall of Nepolian, Swedish control up until 1905 (although I believe you mentioned the latter.

[@vladimiradoshev5310]

You forgot to mention that Sweden is in the EU whereas Norway is not. Both countries are my absolute favorite, I feel there like at home. Scandinavia is in my soul. Greetings from Berlin

[@Overlegen]

Thank you so much for the high praise!🙏😊 And all facts in your video are accurate, as far as I know…well done! I’m Norwegian, living in Norway. Sweden is our “brother country,” and the second best country in the world! 😁 We are similar in most ways, Norway is better than Sweden in some, not so much in others…

[@helenafranzen9828]

Thanks for a very informative video! I´m Swedish and perhaps should say I like Sweden best but in fact I adore our Norwegian neighbours just as much. And talking of Scandinavia we should include Denmark. All three countries has a close-knit history and in fact we share the same language base (fornnordiska) so we understand eachother fairly well. As a tourist you don´t need to learn though, we speak really good English.

[@IAmGodHimself777]

Norwegian,Swedish, and danish are pretty much the same language.

[@TheHighLiz]

@@IAmGodHimself777 They are indeed very very similar but i think that a swede would have a hard time understanding danish as opposed to norwegian. I think norwegians understand both danish and swedish pretty as its kind of a blend between the two (still different enough to be another language)

[@TheHazzasez]

I have enjoyed visiting Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Iceland, and Finland. I spent the most time in Norway, Denmark, and Iceland. I'm from Britain, and Iceland was the most intriguing and other-worldly place in comparison. My Mother's ancestry is from the Swedish Island of Gotland, so we went to visit there. Love the Nordic countries.

[@GermanGreetings]

Well done, Sir ! Thank you very much.

[@antonmarc3073]

I plan on moving to Sweden this fall for my Master's degree, it is an amazing country that shows that a good government can achieve a lot for society.

[@jarnvag1564]

Just don’t move into the bad areas, they’ve gotten really bad the past 15 years

[@akhandbharat1593]

Did you apply already?

[@dollasemer532]

Välkmmen

[@matziii]

You will not be dissapointed. I´m from sweden (småland) Hope you enjoys some beautiful summers.

[@robinnikkelsen4446]

You wont have any issues regarding communication with the Swedish people, we all speak English and actually use the language quite often. At early age we spend a lot of time learning about English and to be honest, many of us use the language more frequently online than our own.

[@aquajuwel7098]

Lived in both countries. Norway definitely have the most beautiful nature and the MONEY, a lot of money. But Sweden have Abba and IKEA and meatballs, more well known in other countries . When it comes to culture i would say that Norwegians and Swedes are quite similar, quiet, shy and generally introverted before you get to know them better. Not easy to get friends if you don’t work for it, but when you get a friend they are super nice people. In Norway i have friends that i consider to be family and they have visited me here in Germany several times. What country did i like to live in the most?….i must say Norway, because of the pay and general quality of living. I also felt safer there, Sweden unfortunately have a lot of crime in the big cities and i had some really scary episodes in Stockholm. Never felt unsafe in Oslo and Bergen where i lived.

[@KittraKittra]

LOL! ABBA AND MEATBALLS. :-)

[@magnuswettermark8293]

Sweden has also two of the worlds biggest manufactures of big trucks - Volvo and Scania. Worldclass both of them..

[@ahkkariq7406]

Sweden have ABBA and meatballs, but Norway have the amazing band a-ha and meat cakes, which actually are the same as meatballs, just bigger.

[@patriciosicardi9247]

Beautiful video !! Liked your humour too ;)

[@masteren75]

Hi! Thanx for a fun video! I just have to point out that Norway do not have a state church. State and church was parted in 2012.

[@Lets-Walk-Around]

History seprated the Norway and Sweden. But While living in Sweden and visiting Norway many times it feels like moving between the countries we just feel like moving between a town of the same city. 🥀 Love and Peace all around 🇸🇯🇸🇪

[@Calicarver]

Denmark is also Scandinavian! All three Scandinavian countries speak similar language and can generally understand each other well both spoken and written.

[@ls-l1518]

I am Norwegian, living in Denmark. It's Denmark and the Danes Norwegians love, not the Swedes..

[@henriklarsson5221]

@@ls-l1518 I live in Scania, former half-part of the Danish kingdom, and i don´t like you either... but i do like the danes.

[@kenhart8771]

@@ls-l1518 😄

[@kenhart8771]

@@henriklarsson5221 Oh that is sweet. We , Danes miss our family in Scania since 1658 ❤

[@GrayGull]

Great video! Two small things I noticed though, Norway didn't join NATO, we're a founding country. We also thankfully haven't had state church since 2012☺️✨ but really good research, even the counties were updated, despite the constant talk of changing them here.

[@jonsylte8570]

All my great grandparents immigrated to the states around 1900. I hope to visit Norway soon and find the town for which I was named.