The population and steets of Norge City are important statistics to know when you're visiting the region. In 2005, Norway's population was 78% urban and was increasing by 1.18% annually. The largest cities in Norway, Oslo and Bergen, have a combined population of over a million people. Most provincial cities have much smaller populations, with a combined population of just under a hundred thousand. In contrast, cities such as Stavanger, Kristiansand, and Drammen, each boasting a single-digit figure of 69,652 adults.
In the post-World War II period, Norway's politics were influenced by the Marshall Plan, which helped the country survive World War II. After the war, Norway joined the NATO. In the 1950s, King Haakon died and was succeeded by his son, King Olav V. Despite a broad public consensus on the country's foreign and military policies, the nation's electorate rebuffed Norway's membership in the European Community (EC) in 1972.
The main merchandising and distribution center in Norway is Oslo. The city has a public health service, but there are a few private facilities. Most hospital care is free, although minor sums are charged for medicines and primary care. Since 1984, the government has set a cap on the total cost of medical services. There are three types of hospitals: general, specialized, and acute care. The country has a three-part hospital system and needs more nursing homes for the elderly.