East Pre-Reading by Jason Sohi https://padlet.com/15135721/vl5noyeuwxay Jason Sohi | Period 3 | number 23 en-us 2018-02-02 14:30:02 UTC 2023-09-11 02:07:06 UTC hello@padlet.com Geography 15135721 https://padlet.com/15135721/vl5noyeuwxay/wish/227498129 Norway is surrounded by the countries Sweden, Denmark, Finland, and the UK. It is located on the western end of Europe. It located on Scandinavian peninsula. It has many mountains and islands.]]> 2018-02-02 14:32:28 UTC https://padlet.com/15135721/vl5noyeuwxay/wish/227498129 Capital of Norway 15135721 https://padlet.com/15135721/vl5noyeuwxay/wish/227498465 The capital of Norway is Oslo. Oslo is now is in the southeastern part of Norway, previously east of the Aker river. Oslo is the largest city in Norway and is the center for business, shopping, industry, and shipping. Norway's largest port is also in Oslo. ]]> 2018-02-02 14:33:03 UTC https://padlet.com/15135721/vl5noyeuwxay/wish/227498465 Typical weather of norway 15135721 https://padlet.com/15135721/vl5noyeuwxay/wish/227498548 Norway is actually not always cold, even the far north. In the summer, Norway is pretty nice and sunny. In the winter, though Norway is frigid and is almost completel covered in a blanket of snow. In spring and fall, it really depends on whether it is a mild season or not. It could stay snowy until May, or it could thaw out in February. The fall can last for a while or a just  a month. ]]> 2018-02-02 14:33:11 UTC https://padlet.com/15135721/vl5noyeuwxay/wish/227498548 Flag of norway and its meaning 15135721 https://padlet.com/15135721/vl5noyeuwxay/wish/227498776








- The blue cross represents the togetherness of Norway and Sweden.
- The colors of influenced by the French tricolors which represent liberty.]]> 2018-02-02 14:33:36 UTC https://padlet.com/15135721/vl5noyeuwxay/wish/227498776 Primary Language spoken 15135721 https://padlet.com/15135721/vl5noyeuwxay/wish/227499562 The primary languages spoken in Norway are Norwegian,  which is the official language. 
The other major languages spoken in Norway are Nynorsk, Bokmål, Sami, and Kven. ]]> 2018-02-02 14:35:04 UTC https://padlet.com/15135721/vl5noyeuwxay/wish/227499562 Traditional dishes, desserts, and drinks. 15135721 https://padlet.com/15135721/vl5noyeuwxay/wish/227500306 Seafood is one of the essential ingredients to a Norwegian diet.
For breakfast, it can include smoked fish with types of sauces, sometimes served with hard-boiled eggs, and caviar.
For desserts, they use a LOT of butter. Krumkakes made with a special krumkake iron, pannekaker, and Kingles. Interesting names!
For sandwiches, again, seafood is a key factor. Open-faced sandwiches with buttered toast a popular choice.]]> 2018-02-02 14:36:30 UTC https://padlet.com/15135721/vl5noyeuwxay/wish/227500306 Clothing 15135721 https://padlet.com/15135721/vl5noyeuwxay/wish/227501114 Traditional Wear -
Norwegian traditional costume is called a bunad. There are many types of Bunad, over 400 different types with different colors, genders, and fabrics.
Regular Clothing -
For the winter in Norway you will need layers, boots, mittens (they are warmer than gloves), and a hat. In the summer, bring sunglasses, windbreaker jacket, and sneakers. Delicate shoes meant for special occasions are not recommended in most weather scenarios.

]]> 2018-02-02 14:37:55 UTC https://padlet.com/15135721/vl5noyeuwxay/wish/227501114 Games and recreational activities in Norway 15135721 https://padlet.com/15135721/vl5noyeuwxay/wish/227501343 Winter Sports - Because of the cold weather of Norway, it has a large market for winter sports. Skiing, hiking, and mountain climbing are great examples of Norway hobbies.]]> 2018-02-02 14:38:19 UTC https://padlet.com/15135721/vl5noyeuwxay/wish/227501343 Holidays in Norway 15135721 https://padlet.com/15135721/vl5noyeuwxay/wish/227501954 Norwegian Constitution Day (Grunnlovsdagen) on the 17th of May. They celebrate constitution day on that day because they wrote their first constitution on May 17th, 1814.]]> 2018-02-02 14:39:26 UTC https://padlet.com/15135721/vl5noyeuwxay/wish/227501954 Wildlife in Norway 15135721 https://padlet.com/15135721/vl5noyeuwxay/wish/227502164 Wildlife in this country is diverse and interesting. Many types of deer, fish, and birds live in Norway. Polar bears, Walruses and other arctic species do live in Norway as well. ]]> 2018-02-02 14:39:48 UTC https://padlet.com/15135721/vl5noyeuwxay/wish/227502164 Famous people in Norway 15135721 https://padlet.com/15135721/vl5noyeuwxay/wish/227502444 Many famous individuals have been born in Norway. For example, the first man to reach the south pole is a Norwegian by the name of Roald Amundsen. Another, Sigrid Undset, won a nobel prize for literature. Lastly, Trygve Lie was the first secretary general of the UN.







Ronald Amunsen]]> 2018-02-02 14:40:17 UTC https://padlet.com/15135721/vl5noyeuwxay/wish/227502444 Bibliography 15135721 https://padlet.com/15135721/vl5noyeuwxay/wish/227502918 Pictures -
https://www.pinterest.co.uk/arelim_/macbook-backgrounds/ https://orrainydaywoman.blogspot.com/2017/07/weathering-weather.html https://www.shutterstock.com/video/clip-8010781-stock-footage-realistic-ultra-hd-flag-of-norway-waving-in-the-wind-seamless-loop-with-highly-detailed-fabric.html https://norwaytravelguide.no/norwegian-nature/animals-and-wildlife-in-norway http://www.whereintheworldistosh.com/2016/09/29/hello-oslo-how-to-spend-a-day-exploring-norways-hip-capital-city/ https://www.currencyfair.com/blog/the-food-lovers-guide-to-norway/ https://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/edvard-grieg-462.php
http://reflectim.com/photos/holidays-in-norway/ https://www.babbel.com/norwegian-language https://www.visitnorway.com/things-to-do/great-outdoors/ https://www.aftenposten.no/norge/i/zgzWw/Bunad-er-festplagg-nummer-n https://www.bleed-clothing.com/english/norwegian-half-zip-hoody-black
Facts -
http://famouswonders.com/flag-of-norway/ https://www.worldatlas.com/articles/what-languages-are-spoken-in-norway.html https://www.britannica.com/place/Oslo http://traveltips.usatoday.com/traditional-food-norway-10910.htmlhttp://www.samfunnskunnskap.no/?page_id=353&lang=en https://www.thefamouspeople.com/norway.php https://www.britannica.com/place/Norway/Climate#ref37914 https://www.studyinnorway.no/living-in-norway/nature-weather-and-climate https://www.visitnorway.com/plan-your-trip/seasons-climate/ http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/destinations/europe/norway/extraordinary-sights/wildlife-watching/ https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Travel-g190455-c125342/Norway:Clothing.And.Gear.html 

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