The Kingdom of Norway is a Nordic country located in Northwestern Europe, known for its mountainous terrain and coastal fjords. It is a constitutional monarchy with a parliamentary system of government, meaning the King or Queen is the head of state while the Prime Minister is the head of government. The nation is rich in natural resources including oil, gas, fish, forests, and minerals. Norwegian, along with Sami and Finnish, are the languages spoken. It is known for its high standard of living, comprehensive welfare system, and is consistently ranked high in terms of quality of life and human development index.