Norway Padlet - Neha Konduru and Rachel Choo by Neha Konduru https://padlet.com/1498760/d173f7kf15vi Made with love en-us 2018-03-12 01:08:49 UTC 2025-10-28 03:08:58 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Optimplaces.png Primary Religion 1496402_1 https://padlet.com/1498760/d173f7kf15vi/wish/241012104 Norwegian people are typically members of the National Church and practice Lutheran-Protestant Christianity. Studies proved that 55% of all Norwegians practiced Christianity, while 22% believed in Islamic religions, 18% in non-religious beliefs, 3% for Buddhism, and 2% for other religion. 
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Dishes: Lutefisk, Farikal, and Pinnekjot
Dessert: Norwegian Sour Cream and Raisin Pie, Christmas Cabbage, and Lefse
Drinks: Akevitt, Mead, and Glogg
 

]]> 2018-03-12 17:28:20 UTC https://padlet.com/1498760/d173f7kf15vi/wish/241012701 Primary Language Spoken 1496402_1 https://padlet.com/1498760/d173f7kf15vi/wish/241019012 Besides Norwegian, which is the most spoken language in Norway,  Sami and Kven are spoken as well. In addition, English is the most popular foreign language used in Norway, while Nynorsk and Bokmål are the next two popular languages used in the country. For example, if you visit Norway one day and introduce yourself, you might want to say "Hei nitt navn er.." which is "Hi, my name is..." in Norwegian. ]]> 2018-03-12 17:37:24 UTC https://padlet.com/1498760/d173f7kf15vi/wish/241019012 Traditional Clothing Worn by Men and Women 1498760 https://padlet.com/1498760/d173f7kf15vi/wish/241019036 Men: Men's Bunad, Drakter
Women: Lady's Bunad, Drakter Nasjonaldrakt/festbunad, Kvardagsbunad

]]> 2018-03-12 17:37:26 UTC https://padlet.com/1498760/d173f7kf15vi/wish/241019036 Flag of Norway and its meaning 1496402_1 https://padlet.com/1498760/d173f7kf15vi/wish/241026243 The colors red, white, and blue of the Norwegian flag were influenced by the French Tricolore, which is a symbol of liberty. Furthermore, the design of the flag was inspired by many different countries. For example, the flags of the United Kingdom and the United States inspired the Norwegians, while the off-centered white cross was taken from the Danish flag and the blue cross from the Cross of Sweden. ]]> 2018-03-12 17:47:34 UTC https://padlet.com/1498760/d173f7kf15vi/wish/241026243 Games/Recreational Activities Played 1498760 https://padlet.com/1498760/d173f7kf15vi/wish/241027004 Football (soccer), Handball, Running, Cycling, Swimming, and Cross-Country Skiing]]> 2018-03-12 17:48:43 UTC https://padlet.com/1498760/d173f7kf15vi/wish/241027004 Holidays 1498760 https://padlet.com/1498760/d173f7kf15vi/wish/241030963 New Year's Day, Women's Day, Easter, Ascension Day, Workers' Day, Constitution Day, Christmas, New Year's Eve]]> 2018-03-12 17:54:29 UTC https://padlet.com/1498760/d173f7kf15vi/wish/241030963 Typical Weather of Norway 1496402_1 https://padlet.com/1498760/d173f7kf15vi/wish/241033710 In the winter time, Norway is icy cold. In fact, legend says that Norway got its name from the old norse word  Norðrvegr, which means "the way north". However, on a typical day in Norway, the country has a fairly mild climate because of the warm air currents of the nrotehrn Gulf Stream. ]]> 2018-03-12 17:58:27 UTC https://padlet.com/1498760/d173f7kf15vi/wish/241033710 Typical/Native Animals Found 1498760 https://padlet.com/1498760/d173f7kf15vi/wish/241035705 Polar bear, Walrus, Eurasian Iynx and Wolverine, Whale, Seal, Brown Bear, Arctic Fox, Moose, Elk, Reindeer]]> 2018-03-12 18:01:31 UTC https://padlet.com/1498760/d173f7kf15vi/wish/241035705 Folklore 1498760 https://padlet.com/1498760/d173f7kf15vi/wish/241037888 Famous People: Edvard Munch, Henrik Ibsen ]]> 2018-03-12 18:05:05 UTC https://padlet.com/1498760/d173f7kf15vi/wish/241037888 Capital of Norway 1496402_1 https://padlet.com/1498760/d173f7kf15vi/wish/241038629 Oslo is the capital of Norway. Although it used to have a poor reputation, now it is a thriving city with tourists all around its new waterfront. It is one of Europe's fastest growing capitals. ]]> 2018-03-12 18:06:14 UTC https://padlet.com/1498760/d173f7kf15vi/wish/241038629 Geography 1496402_1 https://padlet.com/1498760/d173f7kf15vi/wish/241040668 Norway is known to be one of the most mountainous countries because their land is full of elevated plateaus, deep forested valleys, and a few ice age glaciers.Significant rivers of Norway include the Glama and the Dramaselva. Some of the surrounding countries are   Sweden, Finland, Russia, and Denmark. 

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