Norway Padlet- Sanjana Subbanna by Sanjana Subbanna https://padlet.com/1502533/shu9zzlw345w Made with charisma en-us 2018-02-26 15:48:30 UTC 2023-08-14 12:33:04 UTC hello@padlet.com Location in the World 1502533 https://padlet.com/1502533/shu9zzlw345w/wish/235428144 It is in the continent of Europe. It covers total (including land and water) 323, 803 square kilometers. ]]> 2018-02-26 15:53:13 UTC https://padlet.com/1502533/shu9zzlw345w/wish/235428144 Capital 1502533 https://padlet.com/1502533/shu9zzlw345w/wish/235432404 The capital of Norway is Oslo. Oslo is the center of Norwegian trade, banking, industry, and shipping. It also contains the largest and busiest harbor in the country. ]]> 2018-02-26 15:59:18 UTC https://padlet.com/1502533/shu9zzlw345w/wish/235432404 Weather 1502533 https://padlet.com/1502533/shu9zzlw345w/wish/235437589 Norway is affected by the Gulf Stream therefore it is warmer than  most think. In Northern Norway, summers can be warm reaching as high as 80 degrees (F). However, winters can experience Arctic weather. In Southern Norway, summer has long and warm days, however autumn becomes rainier and more cool weather. Winter brings considerable snowfall. In Eastern Norway, summers are short and winters can reach arctic conditions. In Central Norway, summers can reach the upper 80's and winters can bring lots of snow. 
Western Norway is known for its most striking weather and features.]]> 2018-02-26 16:06:35 UTC https://padlet.com/1502533/shu9zzlw345w/wish/235437589 Flag 1502533 https://padlet.com/1502533/shu9zzlw345w/wish/235446433 The flag of Norway consists of an off-centered white and blue cross as well as a red background. It was officially adopted on July 17,1821.]]> 2018-02-26 16:17:50 UTC https://padlet.com/1502533/shu9zzlw345w/wish/235446433 Primary Language 1502533 https://padlet.com/1502533/shu9zzlw345w/wish/235448842 The official language of Norway is Norwegian. The written standards are Nynorsk and Bokmål. The phrase "Snakker du norsk", means "Do you speak Norwegian" in English.

]]> 2018-02-26 16:20:50 UTC https://padlet.com/1502533/shu9zzlw345w/wish/235448842 Primary Reiligon 1502533 https://padlet.com/1502533/shu9zzlw345w/wish/235451703 The primary religion in Norway is Lutheranism. One way Norway reflects this, is that the national Church of Norway practices  Lutheran-Protestant Christianity. ]]> 2018-02-26 16:24:46 UTC https://padlet.com/1502533/shu9zzlw345w/wish/235451703 Primary Dishes 1502533 https://padlet.com/1502533/shu9zzlw345w/wish/235456906 Since Norway is surrounded by water, the people eat a lot of seafood. An example of this is the dish Fiskesuppe. Another popular option is game that includes duck, goose, and fowl. One popular side dish that is served with game includes Raspeballer.]]> 2018-02-26 16:31:27 UTC https://padlet.com/1502533/shu9zzlw345w/wish/235456906 Desserts 1502533 https://padlet.com/1502533/shu9zzlw345w/wish/235459941 One of the many delicious Norwegian desserts is Kransekake. It is a signature cake of Norway because it makes appearances in weddings, birthdays, and graduations. ]]> 2018-02-26 16:35:38 UTC https://padlet.com/1502533/shu9zzlw345w/wish/235459941 Drinks 1502533 https://padlet.com/1502533/shu9zzlw345w/wish/235976103 Traditional Norwegian drinks include karsk and akevitt. Karsk, better known as coffee mixed with some alcoholic beverage, is traditionally served black, and handled by professional baristas. Akevitt is a alcoholic beverage which is commonly consumed on festivals that include the Norwegian Christmas.]]> 2018-02-27 16:27:33 UTC https://padlet.com/1502533/shu9zzlw345w/wish/235976103 Surrounding Countries 1502533 https://padlet.com/1502533/shu9zzlw345w/wish/236492073 Sweden, Finland, and Denmark are some of the countries that surround Norway.]]> 2018-02-28 16:23:05 UTC https://padlet.com/1502533/shu9zzlw345w/wish/236492073 Traditional Clothes 1502533 https://padlet.com/1502533/shu9zzlw345w/wish/236499532 The Bunad is a traditional Norwegian costume that is worn by both men and women. Today, it is worn for special occasions and celebrations, as well as wedding season. The design of the bunad reflects customs and traditions of the wearers. ]]> 2018-02-28 16:32:40 UTC https://padlet.com/1502533/shu9zzlw345w/wish/236499532 Games 1502533 https://padlet.com/1502533/shu9zzlw345w/wish/236722506 Two traditional games that children play in Norway is Basse and Stiff Witche. The object of Basse is to keep a ball bag, called a basse, out of their designated reigon. Stiff Witch , is a similar physical game and it is freeze tag where the tagger is a witch. ]]> 2018-02-28 23:45:34 UTC https://padlet.com/1502533/shu9zzlw345w/wish/236722506 Holidays and Festivals 1502533 https://padlet.com/1502533/shu9zzlw345w/wish/236723603 Worker's Day is celebrated on May 1st. People take part in parades and draw attention to political issues that concern them. They also celebrate many Christian holidays that include Christmas and Easter. Constitution Day is celebrated on May 17th. It celebrates the day the country established its first Constitution. ]]> 2018-02-28 23:51:39 UTC https://padlet.com/1502533/shu9zzlw345w/wish/236723603 Animals 1502533 https://padlet.com/1502533/shu9zzlw345w/wish/236724791 Animals commonly found in Norway include bears, squirrels, elks, lynx, and hares. Bears that are found in the Norwegian mainland are called brown bears. Lynxs live in forested areas throught the country up to the country of Troms in the North.]]> 2018-02-28 23:58:43 UTC https://padlet.com/1502533/shu9zzlw345w/wish/236724791 Celebrities 1502533 https://padlet.com/1502533/shu9zzlw345w/wish/236726551 Magnus Carlsen is a Norwegian Chess Grandmaster and is the current #1 World Chess Champion. Another Norweigen celebrity is 

Silje Norendal, she is a snowboarder. She is a 3 time gold-medalist of the slopesyle X-Games, and has won many other medals as well.

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