(CNN)Norway has been ranked as the world’s most prosperous country for seven years running.
For the last 12 years, it has been ranked No. 1 on the United Nations’ list of most livable countries.
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It is renowned for its skiing, Viking landmarks and breathtaking fjords.
But the country’s extreme metal music might be its most far-reaching attraction.
“Wherever I have traveled in the world — whether it be in the middle of Africa, Asia or wherever — I meet people who fire up the moment I say I’m from Norway, because they are completely into the country’s extreme music,” photographer Jonas Bendiksen said. “So I wanted to photograph that somehow.”
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Bendiksen got up close and personal for his series “Singing Norwegian Singers.” The project, commissioned by Leica UK, is on exhibition through October 27 at the Leica Gallery Mayfair in London.
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