Talk:Norway

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Location maps available for infoboxes of European countries

On the WikiProject Countries talk page, the section Location Maps for European countries had shown new maps created by David Liuzzo, that are available for the countries of the European continent, and for countries of the European Union exist in two versions. From November 16, 2006 till January 31, 2007, a poll had tried to find a consensus for usage of 'old' or of which and where 'new' version maps. Please note that since January 1, 2007 all new maps became updated by David Liuzzo (including a world locator, enlarged cut-out for small countries) and as of February 4, 2007 the restricted licence that had jeopardized their availability on Wikimedia Commons, became more free. At its closing, 25 people had spoken in favor of either of the two presented usages of new versions but neither version had reached a consensus (12 and 13), and 18 had preferred old maps.
As this outcome cannot justify reverting of new maps that had become used for some countries, seconds before February 5, 2007 a survey started that will be closed soon at February 20, 2007 23:59:59. It should establish two things:

• whether the new style maps may be applied as soon as some might become available for countries outside the European continent (or such to depend on future discussions),
• which new version (with of without indicating the entire European Union by a separate shade) should be applied for which countries.

Please read the discussion (also in other sections α, β, γ, δ, ε, ζ, η, θ) and in particular the arguments offered by the forementioned poll, while realizing some comments to have been made prior to updating the maps, and all prior to modifying the licences, before carefully reading the presentation of the currently open survey. You are invited to only then finally make up your mind and vote for only one option.
There mustnot be 'oppose' votes; if none of the options would be appreciated, you could vote for the option you might with some effort find least difficult to live with - rather like elections only allowing to vote for one of several candidates. Obviously, you are most welcome to leave a brief argumentation with your vote. Kind regards. — SomeHuman 00:28, 19 February 2007 (UTC)

National Motto

Norway doesnt have a national motto. What is listed is the Eidsvoll oath, which was used during one specific occasion in 1814, is not really used for anything now annd has no official status. Im confused as to why it would be listed as the national motto.— Preceding unsigned comment added by 81.246.104.125 (talk) 10:20, 21 August 2018 (UTC)

Agreed. Removed from the "official" field in the infobox. I have seen the Eidsvoll oath referred to as an unofficial national motto several times though, so I've left it in the footnotes for now. κаллэмакс 17:47, 14 April 2020 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 3 February 2020

English version of the page shows state flag of Finland instead of Norwegian 95.161.246.38 (talk) 20:56, 3 February 2020 (UTC)

 Already done Vandal reverted JTP ^{(talk • contribs)} 21:09, 3 February 2020 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 4 February 2020

The page preview of the English version of the article displays the flag of Finland instead of that of Norway. 84.213.187.68 (talk) 00:09, 4 February 2020 (UTC)

 Already done. See above. El_C 00:47, 4 February 2020 (UTC)

Country TLD field (in infobox) edit request

Norway's TLD is .no but .eu is also used and fairly common and is shared amongst other EU / EEA member states. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 85.220.40.154 (talk) 14:07, 14 April 2020 (UTC)

Disagree. My understanding of the "Internet TLD" field in the infobox is that it should contain only the unique TLD of the country (or union) in question. For example: In the article about Germany, it only points to .de, while in the article about the European Union it points to .eu. Also, living in Norway, I can't think of a single time I've seen .eu used for any national organization or company. What's your rationale and/or source for saying it's "fairly common"? κаллэмакс 18:16, 14 April 2020 (UTC)