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NorwayA Land of Nature Beauty


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INTRODUCTION


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Norway

Norway is aScandinavian nationfull of natural wonders.Mountains cover thecountry. In the north,the sun shines day and

night during thesummer.


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General Information IO!cial name: Kingdom of NorwaySize:323,802 square kilometers #9 times bigger than

Taiwan$

Population:5,147,692 as of July 2014 #the population ofTaiwan: 23,202,243$

Capital:OsloO!cial Language:NorwegianEthnic groups:Norwegian 94.4%#includes Sami, about60,000$, other European 3.6%, other 2%


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General Information IIClimate: Milder along the coast; colder inland and inarctic regions with more rain and snow

Currency: Norwegian kroneNatural Resources:Petroleum, natural gas, iron ore,copper, lead, zinc, titanium, pyrites, nickel, fish, timber,hydropower

Religions:Church of Norway #Evangelical Lutheran &o!cial$82.1%, other Christian 3.9%, Muslim 2.3%,Roman Catholic 1.8%, other 2.4%


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National Flag

Red with a blue cross

outlined in white; thecolors recall Norwayspast political unions

with Denmark #red and

white$and Sweden#blue$


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TOURISTATTRACTIONS


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Oslo

Oslo is the capital ofNorway and the country'smain commercial, industrial

and cultural center. Forestsand lakes take up more thantwo&thirds of Oslo's land.

The city is home tomuseums and a royal palace,

parks. Each year's NobelPeace Prize winner isawarded a medal at aceremony at Oslo City Hall.


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Bergen

Bergen is Norway's secondlargest city. Founded in

1070, Bergen is home tomany historic buildings.Bergen is a major seaportof western Norway knownfor shipping and fishing.

In 2000, Bergen wasnamed a European City ofCulture.


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Fjord Area

Western Norway is

famous for easilyaccessible 'ords andmountains. The areao(ers activities such as

hiking, glacier walking,fishing and cycling.


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Lofoten Islands

Lofoten is a group ofislands in the northern partof Norway. With its

postcard&looking smallfishing villages nestled in'ords, dotting a veryrugged coast with abruptpeaks rising directly from

the ocean. This area isoften described as one ofthe most scenic parts ofNorway.
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DAILY LIFE OFSHOOLKIDS


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Lars Georg Sateroy

This is is Lars GeorgSateroy. He lives with hisparents and sister inKristiansund, on NorwaysAtlantic coast.


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Sateroys Daily Life I

7:25am: My mother wakes me up. After about five minutes, Iget up, get dressed and eat. For breakfast, I have bread withcheese, and I drink a glass of milk or juice. My mother makes

my lunch.

8:20am:I walk to school with my younger sister, Sine. It takesonly five minutes.

8:30am: School starts.I am in sixth grade and have subjectssuch as Norwegian, English, math, arts and crafts,physical education, and nature and the environment. InNorwegian, we are learning about pronouns. My favoritesubject is arts and crafts.


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Sateroys Daily Life II

11:00am: Lunchtime. Every student brings his or her lunch. Iusually eat four slices of bread with cheese, salami, or liverspread.

2:15pm: School is over. I walk home. The first thing I dowhen I get home is take our puppy, Lucy, a seven&month&oldcocker spaniel, for a walk. That is one of my daily chores.Sometimes, I go to the market to buy groceries.

4:00pm: My parents come home. Normally, my father cooksdinner. He makes meat or fish with potatoes and vegetables. Iprefer vegetables and dont really like fish. The whole familyenjoys a hot meal together.


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Sateroys Daily Life III

5:15pm: I go to opera&choir practice. Last May, we took part in

a childrens musical that was performed four times in our localtheater.

6:30pm: After practice, I spend my time with my friends,either at their houses or mine. We play games on the

computer or watch TV.9:30pm: Bedtime. I read a little before I go to sleep. Goodnight!


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QUESTION TIME


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Question list

What language does Norwegians speak?

What does the color, red, white and blue represent inNorways national flag?

What is the capital of Norway?

Please name one of the famous tourist attractions in Norway.What is the place famous for?

What does the day of a normal Norwegian school kid like?

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