7 Most Progressive Countries in the World
| October 8, 2015
Norway
Like its fellow Scandinavian countries, Norway is famous for its high taxes, forward thinking policies and fish heavy diet. Did you also know that its home to what some call “the most humane prison in the world”? A $22.2 million prison in Halden, Norway offers numerous amenities to its inmates including private cells with personal mini-fridges and unbarred windows, extensive grounds to roam on and even a rock-climbing wall. It might seem excessive, but few can argue with Norway’s remarkably low crime and re-offense rates. Whatever they’re doing seems to be working.
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