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No, in fact, Northern Europe is one of the richest regions in the entire world. These countries are some of the most developed and least corrupt countries in the world, which is why citizens tend to earn more. However, these countries also have very high tax rates, some close to half a citizen's income.

Northern European countries have very large GDPs (Gross Domestic Product), with the exception of Iceland. Sweden has the 21st largest, Norway the 25th, Denmark the 32nd, Finland the 36th, and Iceland the 117th.

Northern European countries also have very large GNIs (Gross National Income). Norway has the 4th largest, Sweden the 13th, Denmark the 14th, Finland the 20th, and Iceland the 28th.

Northern European countries do have a considerable amount of debt, however. Although totaling some of the highest total debts, these countries' debt to GDP ratio are about 150%, with the exception of Iceland who's around 500%. Despite this, the GDP growth rate of most of these countries are typically above average in Europe, near or over 3%.

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