Norway is among the richest countries in the world with large oil reserves, robust fiscal and monetary balance sheet, zero public debt and substantial accumulated wealth. In this regard, investors could consider broad Nordic region and equities in any of the following nations-- Denmark, Norway, Sweden and Finland-for potentially less risky exposure in the broader European area. Norway Norway is one of the healthiest economies in Europe due to its low unemployment rate, interest rates, and inflation (Read: Norway ETFs for Safer European Play ).