Is there a lot of diversity? Are people in Kristiansand accepting of differences?

When we asked people about diversity in Kristiansand and whether locals are accepting of differences, they said...

"Kristiansand is a diverse city with people from many different backgrounds. The city is known for its acceptance of different cultures, religions, and lifestyles, and people from all walks of life are welcomed and respected. The city is also home to a variety of ethnic restaurants, shops, and cultural events, making it a great place to experience different cultures. Overall, Kristiansand is a very accepting and welcoming city, and people from all backgrounds are embraced and celebrated," wrote a member who made the move to Kristiansand, Norway.

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"Southern Norway is the bible belt of the country. But don't look for this to be evident in daily life. Breaking into this culture if you are Norwegian, as my husband is, is TOUGH. If you have a different color skin forget it - they openly exercise racial and age discrimination in the job and housing markets. The UN may have voted Norway the nicest place to live and it may be one of the richest countries in the world, but in our opinion, that is a farce. The health care is so far below standard that it is dangerous to be ill. You have to ask the doc to take your blood pressure! The schools are destitute of funds, the hospitals are closing for lack of funds, it is a prime example of mismanagement, greed and arrogance. It went from 3rd world poor to first world rich in less than 3 decades. The economy grew but the culture did not. This is the land of Jante Loven, (Jante's Law)which is don't think you are anybody and certainly not any better than me, because if you stand out or excel they will take you down! That is the national curse and it is lived out on every level and area of society. Only the greedy and the arrogant rise to the top where they judge and criticize the rest of the world - especially democratic countries, socialism is the reigning philosophy. Their hatred for Israel and America is fightening. It is openly shown in politics and journalism. Norway is no friend of the USA or Israel," explained one expat living in Kristiansand, Norway.