Oslo

It's the moment most Norwegian neighbors have been waiting for-the release of official records showing the annual income and overall wealth of nearly every taxpayer in the Scandinavian country.

In a move that would be unthinkable elsewhere, tax authorities in Norway have issued the "skatteliste," or "tax list," for 2008 to the media under a law designed to uphold the country's tradition of transparency. 

The tax list stirs up a Media frenzy with splashy headlines revealing oil-rich Norway's wealthiest man, woman and celebrity couple.

The data shows that former cross-country skiing great Bjoern Daehile who has eight Olympic gold medals, also has plenty of cash- 29.3 kroner ($5.4 million)

Actress Liv Ullmann earned $17,300 in Norway and has a wealth of $2.5 million.  Income earned or kept abroad is not included.

Pioneering women's long distance runner, Grete Waitz, a nine-time NY City Marathon champion earned $13,500 in Norway and has a wealth of $90,000.

So who's Norway's richest man?  Tobacco mogul Johan Henrik Andersen, worth $2 billion. 

Members of the royal family are not on the list because they don't pay taxes. 

So, what do you think?    How would you feel if your ex wife, next door neighbor or blogging foe knew what you earned?