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According to allcountrylist, Norway is a highly developed economy, with economic activity concentrated in the service sector. The primary sector of the Norwegian economy consists of activities such as fishing, forestry, and mining. Fishing is an important part of the Norwegian economy and accounts for around 4% of GDP, while providing employment for around 100,000 people. Norway is one of the world’s largest exporters of seafood products and has a large international market for its fish products. Forestry activities also account for a significant portion of the country’s GDP and provide employment to many in rural areas. Mining activities are also important to Norway’s economy; however, they account for a much smaller share than fishing and forestry. The secondary sector accounts for around 30% of Norway’s GDP and includes manufacturing activities such as metal products, petroleum refining and chemicals production. This sector provides employment to about 10% of Norway’s labor force. The tertiary or service sector accounts for about 66% of Norway’s GDP and includes activities such as banking and financial services; transportation services such as shipping and air transport services; communication services such as telephone; health care; education; real estate; hospitality services; retail trade; tourism etc. This sector has experienced significant growth over the years due to increasing demand from both local consumers and foreign investors. In addition to this, Norway has made significant investments in research & development which has enabled it to stay at the forefront of innovation across different industries such as renewable energy, information technology (IT) & communications technology (ICT), biotechnology etc., allowing it to remain competitive on the global stage. Norway’s agricultural history dates back to the Stone Age when hunter-gatherers first settled in the region. During this period, they would have relied on hunting, fishing and gathering food such as berries and nuts. As time went on, these early settlers began to domesticate animals such as sheep and goats and cultivate crops like oats, barley and wheat. In the Iron Age (400 BC – 800 AD), agriculture in Norway became more advanced with the introduction of new farming techniques such as crop rotation, ploughing and irrigation systems. This increased productivity allowed for more surplus production which could then be used for trade purposes or stored for later use. By the Middle Ages (800-1500 AD), the Norwegian economy was largely based on agriculture with most people living in rural areas and relying on farming for their livelihoods. During this period there was an increase in animal husbandry with cows being bred for their milk while pigs were raised for their meat. In addition to this, there was also a growth in arable farming with grain crops such as barley, oats and wheat becoming increasingly popular. The 16th century saw a decline in agricultural production due to increasing taxation imposed by foreign powers which left many farmers unable to make a living from their land. This led to large numbers of people leaving rural areas to move to cities in search of work resulting in an overall decline in agricultural output throughout Norway. By the 19th century, Norway had regained its independence from foreign rule allowing for greater economic development overall including advances in agricultural technology such as improved fertilizers and mechanization which increased yields significantly. Additionally, improved infrastructure allowed produce from rural areas to reach urban centers more easily resulting in higher incomes for farmers who were now able to sell their products at market prices rather than at fixed prices set by landlords or government officials. Today agriculture continues to play an important role in Norway’s economy accounting for around 4% of its total GDP (as per 2017 figures). The government has implemented various policies aimed at improving agricultural productivity while protecting small-scale farmers such as subsidies on inputs like fertilizers as well as providing access to credit through state-owned banks like “Agricultural Bank of Norway” (established 2009). Additionally, efforts are being made towards greater sustainability with a focus on organic farming practices that reduce environmental impacts while still producing high quality produce that can be sold at a premium price both domestically and internationally. See smber for Norway Agriculture and Fishing.