These 4 Nordic countries hold the secret to gender equality

Dec 18, 2018

A segway tour stops in front of flags of the Nordic nations hanging from the Eisenhower Executive Office Building beside the White House in Washington, May 11, 2016. On Friday, U.S. President Barack Obama will host the leaders of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden for a U.S.-Nordic Leaders Summit. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque - S1BETDMHQOAA

When it comes to closing the gender pay gap, Iceland ranks No 1. Image: REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque

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