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Facts about Norway

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Design
Northern Lighting

Norway has seen the light

30/04/2008 :: Light is a scarce resource during the Norwegian winter. Perhaps this is what has triggered Norwegian designers’ interest in lamp design? + More

Culture

Oslo’s new landmark

Nina Reistad 13/04/2008 :: Rising from the sea in the centre of Oslo, the new, marble-clad Opera is a futuristic architectural gem.
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Education & Research

Shared Abel Prize in 2008

Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters01/04/2008 :: The Abel Prize 2008 is shared between the American professor in mathematics, John Griggs Thompson at the University of Florida in Gainsville, and the French mathematician, Jacques Tits with the Collége de France in Paris. + More

Visa and other permits

Application for personal identification number

01/04/2008 :: According to new passport regulations of 1 December 2006, applications for a personal identification number for children born abroad must be forwarded via the nearest Norwegian Embassy to the Norwegian Tax Authority who issues the personal identification number. + More

Culture

Queen of the Alaskan wilderness

Trude L. Paulsson/Team Sigrid Ekran01/04/2008 :: Sigrid Ekran of Norway is one of only a few women who have embarked on the world’s longest and most difficult sled dog race, Alaska’s Iditarod. She finished 24th in this year’s race. + More

Picture of the day "Hurra for 17. mai!" (Photo: Johan Berge /INN)

"Hurra for 17. mai!" (Photo: Johan Berge /INN)

Webcam from Oslo - Youngstorget

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Where is Norway?
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