Subject: Re: Morkulien joint admin area
Date: Dec 02, 2001 @ 02:40
Author: orc@orcoast.com (orc@...)
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--- In BoundaryPoint@y..., "L. A. Nadybal" <lnadybal@h...> wrote:
> Does anyone have a detailed map of the exact area of Morokulien that is
> jointly administered by Sweden and Norway? Attached are two files - a
> small map of the general area and a picture of an envelope posted from
> there with a Swedish stamp and a Morokulien label. Norwegian stamps are
> equally acceptable, and in fact the post office there is one of only
> five or six others in the world that has two post- or ZIP codes, each
> from a different country ( N-2242 Morokulien and S-67044 Morokulien).
>
> I'm also seeking a copy of the treaty that established the condominum.
> I have heard the area came to have this weird status somewhat in jest,
> having something to possibly do with the promotion of a movie in the
> late 1950s, to which it's name alludes. It also has something to do
> with a peace treaty between Scandinavian countries, from what I've
> heard, but know little else. I've seen many websites from radio
> amateurs whose stations broadcast from there, but none really address
> the history.
>
> Help will be appreciated.
>
> Thanks and regards
>
> Len Nadybal