(a) Nordic countries
The participation of women in public life is highest in Nordic countries (e.g., Sweden, Norway, Finland), with 42.3% women in national parliaments.
Source: Gender and Politics, Chapter 3
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The textbook explicitly states that "in Scandinavian countries, such as Sweden, Norway and Finland, the participation of women in public life is very high." The data table confirms Nordic countries lead at 42.3%, far ahead of Arab States (18.6%), Europe (26.4%), and Asia (19.8%). Always cite the stat if you can recall it — it strengthens a 1-mark answer.