Bibliographies at end of most of the articles Geographical situation. A.M. Hansen.--Topography. A.M. Hansen--Geology. H.H. Reusch.--Climate. A. Steen.--Plant-life. H.H. Gran.--Animal life. J.A. Grieg.--Anthropology. A.M. Hansen.--Population. G. Amnéus.--Prehistoric periods. S. Petersen.--History. O.A. Œverland.--International position. E. Hertzberg.--Political constitution and administration. A. Færden.--Municipal organisation. U.F.C. Krohn.--Judicial organisation. A. Færden.--Social conditions. H.E. Berner.--Sanitary conditions. W. Hiorth.--Finances. J.J. Woxen.--Banking. J.J. Woxen.--Insurance. G. Amnéus.--Ecclesiastical organisation. E.I. Hambro.--Education. J.V. Heiberg.--The army.--The navy.--Agriculture. G. Tandberg.--Forestry. K.A. Fauchald.--Fisheries. J. Hjort.--Hunting.--Mining.--Industry. G. Amnéus and A.T. Kiær.--Commerce and shipping. A.T. Kiær.--Means of communication. B. Andersen, A.M. Hansen, and J.T. Sommerschild.--Post, telegraph and telephone. B. Andersen, A.M. Hansen, and J.T. Sommerschild.--Language. H. Falk.--Literature. C. Brinchmann.--Press. K. Fischer.--Painting. J. Thiis.--Industrial arts and sculpture. L. Dietrichson.--Architecture. J. Meyer.--Music. V.H. Siewers.--The constitution of Norway.--The Act of union