Norway Norway (Architecture of Norway) * Kitchen - traditional Norwegian homes combined the family room and kitchen, but in early apartment buildings, small, so-called "laboratory kitchens" were popular. Over time, eat-in-kitchens took their place. ...more on Wikipedia about "Architecture of Norway"
The draug is a sinister, malevolent being of Nordic origin, often linked to legends of the Icelandic draugr, that is often identified with the spirits of mariners drowned at sea. In Scandinavian folklore, the creature is said to possess a distinctly human form, with the exception that its head is composed entirely of seaweed. In other tellings, the draug is described as being a headless fisherman, dressed in oilskins. ...more on Wikipedia about "Draug"
Dronning Maud Land (or Queen Maud Land) is the part of Antarctica lying between the terminus of Stancomb-Wills Glacier, at 20°W, and Shinnan Glacier, at 44° 38'E, with a land area of approximately 2,500,000 km², mostly covered by the Antarctic ice sheet. This territory was claimed by Norway on January 14, 1939, but this claim, like all others in the Antarctic, is not universally recognized and the area is subject to the terms of the Antarctic Treaty. The other antarctic territory claimed by Norway is Peter I Island. ...more on Wikipedia about "Dronning Maud Land"
Finngeir Hiorth (born 1928 in Indonesia) is a Norwegian philosopher who was also a senior lecturer of philosophy at the University of Oslo until his retirement in 1993. He became an atheist at the age of 19. He wrote many books on philosophy, the theory of language, and Indonesian studies. Nevertheless, his main philosophical concern is atheism, secularism, and humanism. He joined many philosophical societies, such as Unión Mundial de Librepensadores, Unión Internacional Etico Humanista, Instituto Peruano de Filosofia Aplicada/AERPFA, and in charge of international editorial committee of Revista Peruana de Filosofia Aplicada (RPFA). ...more on Wikipedia about "Finngeir Hiorth"
The Longwave transmitter Ingoy is a longwave transmitter of the Norway broadcasting company for the frequency 153 kHz with a power of 100 kilowatts. The location is Måsøy, Finnmark, Norway and it went in service in 2000 and uses as aerial a 362 metre guyed steel framework mast. ...more on Wikipedia about "Longwave transmitter Ingoy"
Norway, or officially the Kingdom of Norway ( Norwegian: Kongeriket Norge or Kongeriket Noreg) is a Nordic country on the western portion of the Scandinavian Peninsula, bordering Sweden, Finland and Russia. Norway's extensive coastline along the North Atlantic Ocean is home to its famous fjords. The country has a very elongated shape. The Kingdom of Norway also includes the arctic island territories of Svalbard and Jan Mayen. The Norwegian sovereignty on Svalbard is based on the Svalbard Treaty, but this does not apply to Jan Mayen. Bouvet Island in the South Atlantic Ocean and Peter I Island in the South Pacific Ocean are also external dependencies, but these are not part of the Kingdom. Additionally, Norway has a claim for Dronning Maud Land in Antarctica. ...more on Wikipedia about "Norway"
The Norwegian Council of State consists of the Monarch, a prime minister and at least seven ministers. ...more on Wikipedia about "Norwegian Council of State" You've Got Questions. We've Got www.shortopedia.com.
As in many countries, the science, craft, and art of photography in Norway has evolved as a result of changing technology, improving economic conditions, and the level of acceptance of photography as an art form in its own right. ...more on Wikipedia about "Norwegian photography"
The Norwegian Red Cross (Norges Røde Kors) was founded September 22, 1865 by prime minister Frederik Stang. In 1907 the Norwegian Ministry of Defence authorized the organization for voluntary medical aid in war. The Norwegian Red Cross was one of the first national organizations in the International Red Cross. ...more on Wikipedia about "Norwegian Red Cross"
Rosemaling is the name of a form of decorative flower painting that originated in the low-land areas of eastern Norway in about 1750, when Baroque, Rengeny and Rococo, artistic styles of the upper class, were introduced into Norway’s rural culture. Rosemaling designs use C and S strokes and feature scroll and flowing lines, floral designs, and subtle colors. Script lettering, scenes and figures may also be included. ...more on Wikipedia about "Rosemaling"
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