https://padlet.com/1501623/bd7s7syiuc3g en-us 2018-03-15 14:22:17 UTC 2025-11-21 18:36:19 UTC hello@padlet.com 1513627 https://padlet.com/1501623/bd7s7syiuc3g/wish/242384427 The country Norway is located in Northern Europe. It is in the Western part of the Scandinavian Peninsula. The country borders mostly with Sweden, but also with Finland, Russia, and Denmark. Norway also borders the North Sea, the North Atlantic Ocean, the Skagerrak inlet, and the Barents Sea.]]> 2018-03-15 14:31:49 UTC https://padlet.com/1501623/bd7s7syiuc3g/wish/242384427 1501623 https://padlet.com/1501623/bd7s7syiuc3g/wish/242385170 The capital of Norway is Oslo. It was founded in 1049 by King Harald Hardråde. There are plenty of museums like the Viking Ship museum, the Norwegian museum of cultural history, and the Holmenkollen Ski museum. ]]> 2018-03-15 14:32:52 UTC https://padlet.com/1501623/bd7s7syiuc3g/wish/242385170 1501623 https://padlet.com/1501623/bd7s7syiuc3g/wish/243216972 The image below is the flag of Norway. The red, white, and blue colors are a symbol of liberty. The cross is on the flag to represent Norway's connection to the other Scandinavian countries. This is because they all have a similar cross on their flags. ]]> 2018-03-18 17:11:37 UTC https://padlet.com/1501623/bd7s7syiuc3g/wish/243216972 1501623 https://padlet.com/1501623/bd7s7syiuc3g/wish/243260036 The primary religion in Norway is Lutheranism. Around 80% of people in Norway are Lutherans. Lutheranism is a part of Christianity, and it is about the ideas and following of Martin Luther, who is a German scholar. ]]> 2018-03-18 21:41:04 UTC https://padlet.com/1501623/bd7s7syiuc3g/wish/243260036 1501623 https://padlet.com/1501623/bd7s7syiuc3g/wish/243271228 Some of the traditional clothing men and women wear is called a bunad. Originally, bunads were a representation of where people were from, but now it is is sign of where people feel the closest attachment to. Bunads are worn for celebrations and special occasions. ]]> 2018-03-18 23:03:49 UTC https://padlet.com/1501623/bd7s7syiuc3g/wish/243271228 1501623 https://padlet.com/1501623/bd7s7syiuc3g/wish/243271303 One holiday that is celebrated in Norway is Ascension Day. This is celebrated 39 days after Easter Sunday. This holiday celebrates Jesus Christ's ascension into heaven. This year, it will be on Thursday, May 10. ]]> 2018-03-18 23:04:17 UTC https://padlet.com/1501623/bd7s7syiuc3g/wish/243271303 1501623 https://padlet.com/1501623/bd7s7syiuc3g/wish/243271371 One famous person from Norway is Roald Amundsen. He is famous because he was the first person to make it to the south pole. This happened in 1911. Another famous person from Norway is Edvard Grieg. He is a famous music composer and pianist. Some of his most famous compositions are called Peer Gynt, Piano Concerto, and In the Hall of the Mountain King. ]]> 2018-03-18 23:04:44 UTC https://padlet.com/1501623/bd7s7syiuc3g/wish/243271371 1513627 https://padlet.com/1501623/bd7s7syiuc3g/wish/243810261 https://www.worldatlas.com/eu/no/where-is-norway.html
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http://www.worldflags101.com/n/norway-flag.aspx]]> 2018-03-20 01:27:46 UTC https://padlet.com/1501623/bd7s7syiuc3g/wish/243810261 1513627 https://padlet.com/1501623/bd7s7syiuc3g/wish/243812858 Weather in Norway typically stays on the cool side of each season. Winter can be very cold with below freezing temperatures and snow. In the spring, the temperatures differ the most where it can be warm with flowers in february, and even snow in may. Typically in the Summer, it is quite pleasant weather with warm air and peaceful nights. Finally in the Fall, there is rain and wind and if lucky, some unexpectedly hot days. ]]> 2018-03-20 01:41:52 UTC https://padlet.com/1501623/bd7s7syiuc3g/wish/243812858 1513627 https://padlet.com/1501623/bd7s7syiuc3g/wish/243813141 Norwegian is the official language of the country Norway. Sami is also one of the more common languages of the country. Most of the population can speak English too. An example of a phrase in Norwegian is the phrase “god morgen” which means good morning.]]> 2018-03-20 01:43:12 UTC https://padlet.com/1501623/bd7s7syiuc3g/wish/243813141 1513627 https://padlet.com/1501623/bd7s7syiuc3g/wish/243816099 There are many unique and rich foods in the country of Norway. Some popular dishes are seafood, herring, meatballs, and game. These are used as entrees and are loved with everyone from families to restaurants.]]> 2018-03-20 02:00:06 UTC https://padlet.com/1501623/bd7s7syiuc3g/wish/243816099 1513627 https://padlet.com/1501623/bd7s7syiuc3g/wish/243817357 Some popular sports among children and adults alike in Norway are soccer and skiing. Skiing is the most popular sport due to the excessive amount of snow in the country. Some famous games among children are tag, hide and seek, and stiff witch. Stiff witch is unique to the country and it is like tag but there is a “witch” that had to freeze everyone playing. ]]> 2018-03-20 02:08:25 UTC https://padlet.com/1501623/bd7s7syiuc3g/wish/243817357 1513627 https://padlet.com/1501623/bd7s7syiuc3g/wish/243818260 There are many animals that are typically populated in the country Norway. These include polar bears, puffins, arctic foxes, and reindeer. It is not just Santa Claus that owns reindeer, but Norway too! Most of these animals are adapted just for the beyond cold climate in this country. ]]> 2018-03-20 02:14:30 UTC https://padlet.com/1501623/bd7s7syiuc3g/wish/243818260