Norway has won the competition three times - 1985, 1995 & 2009
we have the highest total score in the Eurovision history, with 387 points (2009)
we’ve also finished last in a Eurovision final most often, namely eleven times - most recently in 2012
we also hold the distinction of having scored the most “nul points” (zero points) in competition history, namely four times
the more you know
This stunning Aurora Borealis photo was taken in Norway by Tommy Eliassen.
In the aftermath of the Utøya island shooting in Norway in November 2011, Andrea Gjestvang began taking portraits of its young survivors. Her pictures won her the top prize at the Sony World Photography awards http://gu.com/p/3fc55
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Scars for life: Eirin Kjaer (20) hid in a cave. She was shot in her stomach, arm, knee and armpit when trying to protect younger friends. Photograph: Andrea Gjestvang/Sony World Photography Awards
this is so true tho
I’m not entirely sure how to keep this conversation going - Neida, så…
Hello! I haven’t seen you in a while. - Javeeeel!
Easter holiday in Western Norway: Fjords edition
Colonel-in-Chief Sir Nils Olav
This king penguin is the mascot for the Norwegian Royal Guard. He has also been knighted by the King of Norway, Harald V. He actually has many more honorary titles, including Honorary Commander of the Royal Norwegian Navy.
He does honor guard inspections and walks and the soldiers in the honor guard all greet him as Colonel Olav. Something lighthearted after such a brutal post towards that anti-gunner.
la-copa, look.
I AM SO LOOKING
(Source: gunrunnerhell)
welcome to norway
