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Norway
This topic is for questions about the European country Norway. Norway lies north in Europe, bordering to Sweden, Finland and Russia, and the capital is Oslo.
2,712 Questions
How do you say granddaughter in Norwegian?
"barnebarn" - meaning "grandchild", Norwegian has no term for granddaughter.
How many first class stamp needed to mail a card to Norway?
Impossible to say. All depends on where you are and how much you're sending.
Norwegian inventors have brought progess and new ideas to their own country and the world. Some better known examples of Norwegian inventions include:
- Aersol Spray Cans - patented November 23, 1927 by Norwegian engineer Erik Rotheim
- The Cheese Slicer - invented by Thor Bjørklund in 1925
- Modern Gas Turbines - Ægidius Elling is credited as the "father of the gas turbine," having invented the first practical or "modern" version in the early 1900s. One of the earliest known predecessors to Elling's creation was invented in England in 1791.
- Postage Meter - One of the earliest examples of such a device was patented by Norwegian inventor Engle Frankmussler (Edward Franks) in the UK in 1884.
- Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) - used in all modern web development to format & add style to web pages, CSS was first proposed by HÃ¥kon Wium Lie in 1994. Lie and Dutch computer scientist Bert Bos then developed the initial CSS standard.
- Trampe Bicycle Lift - a lesser-known creation of Nowegian origin, was designed specifically to carry cycle & rider up a steep hill. The original (and only) Sykkelheisen Trampe located Trondheim, Norway was replaced with more modern technology in 2012.
Which country is nearer to the equator Ireland or Norway?
Ireland is closer to the North Pole, as it is about 53°N.
Do they accept US dollars in Norway?
No:) in Norway you use something called the Norwegian "Krone"! One dollar is about 7 kr.
Norway uses a civil law system where laws are created and amended in Parliament and the system regulated through the Courts of Justice of Norway.
Source: Wikipedia
How do you say Will you be my boyfriend in norwegian?
English: "Will you be my boyfriend?" Norwegian: "vil du bli kjæresten min?" or "vil du bli sammen med meg?" hope this works if you find a norwegian handsome
What is the longest fjord in Eastern Norway?
The highest is 0 meters above sea level.
The longest fjord is the "Sognefjord" which is about 200 km long
What is the head of state in Norway?
That would be the democraticly elected minister of state (Jens Stoltenberg as of 2011)
What towns did the Norwegian groups founded in Texas?
Norwegian immigrants founded several communities in Texas, most notably in the late 19th century. Key towns established by these groups include Clifton, which became a center for Norwegian culture, as well as Norse, located near the Bosque River. Other notable settlements include Prairie Hill and the surrounding areas, where Norwegian traditions and heritage continue to be celebrated today.
How long was King Harald V on the throne?
Harald V (born 21 February 1937) is the king of Norway. He succeeded to the throne of Norway upon the death of his father Olav V on 17 January 1991.
Source: Wikipedia
How many rupees are equal to norwegian krone?
tari ma no bhosdo loda
norway taro bap 6 te rava jay 6
bhos chodina
bhadva
tamari badhani ma no bhosado
How can you travel from Newcastle UK to Svalbard Norway?
Heathrow airport fly to Oslow airport, from there it is possible to connect to Tromso and then Longyearbyen. Be warned that most flights leave you with a 12-15 hour wait at Oslo, but once a week there is a flight with a far shorter wait.
How long does it take to fly from Oslo to Frankfurt?
A typical flight between Frankfurt, Germany and Oslo, Norway would have a flying time of about 1 hours, 22 minutes.
