Here is another post by Sandra Ljung in Sweden:

When I think of the Nordic region, leading companies and brand names, something intriguing strikes me. Finland has Nokia and Marimekko. Sweden has Volvo, Eriksson, Astra/Zeneca and lots of design labels ranging from crystal-ware to fashion. Denmark has the transportation giant Maersk, Bang & Olufsen, pharmaceutical industries, and a colossal design industry in fashion, jewellry, furniture, and home-ware. And Norway has…..well, not much comes up a...