Norway

Norway Ben O. Ryan H. Cullen K.

Religion

Norway has a few religions that are practiced in the regions. 85.7% are the Church of Norway (Lutheran), 1% Pentecostal, 1% Roman Catholic, 2.5% Other Christian, 1.8% Muslim, 8.1% other. There has always been religous differences between some people because of the such high persent of Luntherns in the regon. Muslims in Norway became the largest minoriry religion infornt of Catholic and Protestant in the late 1990's. But still the Muslims are still only 2% of the population and 56% of them live in Oslo (the nations capital). Not very man Catholics are up in Norway, this is mainly because of how far north it is from the origin of the Cathoic empire in the early ages. Now let me take a moment to talk about the Church of Norway.

Below is the Church of Norway's Seal The Church of Norway is a very big religious organization because of its long existence in this region. This Church has been been here since the 16th century and is still greatly spread through Noway. Because of its great size it has many Churches throw out the Country and will most likely still remain as the main religion for the rest of our life times. 75.7% of all infants were baptized to the Church of Norway in 2005 witch is alot of infants.

Norways History

793 - The first raid of the Vikings in England 845 - French King pays ransom for Vikings not to raid Paris 874 - Vikings find Iceland and put a settlement there 900 - Vikings raid Mediterranean nations 981 - Erik and Red (from Norway) Discover Greenland 986 - Vikings land in Canada 1000 - Greenland and Iceland are made to have Christianic beleafs from the Vikings 1001 - Leaf Eriksson lands on what is now the US East coast 1028 - Vikings take over the Norwegian peninsula 1050 - Vikings make Oslo the Capital and establish a great trade center from here 1100-1300 - This was when most Stave churches were built 1350 - The Black Plague sweeps across Denmark and the territories of Norway and Sweeden killing 1/3 of all people living there 1397 - Denmark, Sweeden, and Norway unite together but Denmark is still the greater power of the 3 1536 - Danish become language of Norway 1537 - Reformation came to Norway at this time 1814 - Constitution of Norway was created 1872 - Roald Amundsen (descovered the South Pole) was born 1903 - Norwegian parliament voted unanimously for female sufferage 1905 - Union with Sweeden ends and Norway Becomes its own Country 1907 - Women gained the right to vote 1914-18 - World War I, Nowray stays Neurtal 1939-45 - World War II, Norway gets invaded by Germany and after 2 months of resisting Germany took complete control 1989 - Trygve Haavelmo was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for Ecnomics 1993 - Gay marrages were legalized 1994 - Winter Olympics were held in Norway 2001 - Ended its ban on exporting of whale meat and byproducts 2004 - Put on a law that stated that any forgner could hunt seals

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Languages of Norway

Norway has three official languages, Bokmal, Nynorsk, and Sami. The most widely spoken language in Norway is Norwegian, which is very similar to Danish and Swedish. Norwegian is used by about 95% of Norway's population as a first language. The most commonly used language is Bokmal which is Danish, and is used in most in books and spoken by more than 80% of the Norway's population. In 1920, Nynorsk was widely in western, and Bokmal was used in the more populous areas of the country. About 4 million people in the world speak Norwegian as there home language. English is taught in most Norwegian schools and is spoke often.

Music of Norway

Norwegian musicians are making a big impact in the music industry. Today the major classical hits include the Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra, the Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra, the Norway Chamber Orchestra, the pianist Leif Ove Andsnes, and the soprano Solveig Kringelborn. Norwegian artists have a tradition of promoting their own work for themselves. This way they have more options in how there music is being noticed and performed. Norway offers music training for every level, from no talent at all to pro. In Norway it is required to offer a music program in atleast one upper level school. Norway even has several day cares that specialize in music for the young kids to learn.

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Environment of Norway

Norway's weather and climate is similar to the northern parts of the United States like Montana. Its temperatures range from about 10 degrees Fahrenheit during the winter to about 75 degrees Fahrenheit during the summer, but the winters seem much colder because of the humidity. Norway's annual rainfall is mainly around 80 inches which is mostly in the form of rain rather than snow. When it does snow in Norway, it usually snows a lot which allows people to do winter sports much like Montana. Norway is made up mostly of thick forests, and many lakes, which have much wildlife within them.



Geography of Norway

Norway is a Northern European country. It is part of the Scandanvian Penninsula along with Sweden and Finland. During the last ice age, Norway was completely covered in ice. The movement of the ice caused Norway's many vallies, and the melting that then let the sea into the vallies created Norways Fjords. Fjords are steep narrow inlets in the ice. Norway is about the same size as Japan and it borders Sweden, Finland, and Russia. The Scandinavian Mountains are the largest maountain range in Norway and they extend throuought most of Norway. Norway's average elevation is around 1,510 feet. All of Norway experiences seasonal changes in daylight hours. In Oslo, a southern city in Norway, the sun will rise at 4 a.m. and set at 11 p.m. during some parts of the summer. During some parts of the winter though, the sun will only stay above the horizon from about 9:20 a.m. to about 3:15 p.m. Because of its cold and unstable features, Norway is often considered a very harsh country geographically, but it is also a very beautiful country overall.
 * A, VI ELSKER DETTE LANDET** **(Yes, we love this country)**
 * 1 ||  ||
 * Ja, vi elsker dette landet, || Yes, we love this country ||
 * som det stiger frem, || as it rises forth, ||
 * furet, værbitt over vannet, || rugged, weathered, above the sea, ||
 * med de tusen hjem. || with the thousands of homes. ||
 * Elsker, elsker det og tenker || Love, love it and think ||
 * på vår far og mor || of our father and mother ||
 * og den saganatt som senker || and the saga night that sends ||
 * drømmer på vår jord. || dreams to our earth. ||
 * og den saganatt som senker || and the saga night that sends ||
 * senker drømmer på vår jord. || dreams to our earth. ||  ||   ||
 * 2 ||  ||
 * Dette landet Harald berget || This country [|Harald] united ||
 * med sin kjemperad, || with his army of heroes, ||
 * dette landet Håkon verget || this country [|Håkon] protected ||
 * medens Øyvind kvad; || whilst [|Øyvind] sung; ||
 * Olav på det landet malte || upon the country [|Olav] painted ||
 * korset med sitt blod, || [|with his blood the cross], ||
 * fra dets høye Sverre //talte// || from its heights [|Sverre] spoke ||
 * Roma midt imot. || up against [|Rome]. ||
 * 3 ||  ||
 * Bønder sine økser brynte || Farmers their axes sharpened ||
 * hvor en hær dro frem, || wherever an army advanced, ||
 * Tordenskiold langs kysten lynte, || [|Tordenskiold] along the coastline thundered ||
 * så det lystes hjem. || so that we could see it back home. ||
 * Kvinner selv stod opp og strede || Even women stood up and fought ||
 * som de vare menn; || as if they were men; ||
 * andre kunne bare grede, || others could only cry ||
 * men //det kom// igjen! || but that soon would end! ||
 * 4 ||  ||
 * Visstnok var vi ikke mange, || Sure, we were not many ||
 * men vi strakk dog til, || but we were enough, ||
 * da vi prøvdes noen gange, || when we were tested sometimes, ||
 * og det stod på spill; || and it was at stake; ||
 * ti vi heller landet brente || we would rather burn our land ||
 * enn det kom til fall; || than to declare defeat; ||
 * husker bare hva som //hendte// || just remember [|what happened] ||
 * ned på Fredrikshald! || down at [|Fredrikshald]! ||
 * 5 ||  ||
 * Hårde tider har vi døyet, || Hard times we have coped with, ||
 * ble til sist forstøtt; || were at last [|disowned]; ||
 * men i verste nød blåøyet || but in the worst distress, blue-eyed ||
 * frihet ble oss født. || [|freedom] was to us born. ||
 * Det gav faderkraft å bære || It gave (us) father's strength to carry ||
 * hungersnød og krig, || famine and war, ||
 * det gav døden selv sin ære - || it gave death itself its honour - ||
 * og //det gav// forlik. || and it gave reconciliation. ||
 * 6 ||  ||
 * Fienden sitt våpen kastet, || The enemy threw away his weapon, ||
 * opp visiret for, || up the visor went, ||
 * vi med undren mot ham hastet, || we, in wonder, to him hastened, ||
 * ti han var vår bror. || because he was [|our brother]. ||
 * Drevne frem på stand av skammen || Driven forth to a stand by shame ||
 * gikk vi søderpå; || we went to the south; ||
 * nu vi står tre brødre //sammen,// || now we [|three brothers] stand united, ||
 * og skal sådan stå! || and shall stand like that! ||
 * 7 ||  ||
 * Norske mann i hus og hytte, || Norseman in house and cabin, ||
 * takk din store Gud! || thank your great God! ||
 * Landet ville han beskytte, || The country he wanted to protect, ||
 * skjønt det mørkt så ut. || although things looked dark. ||
 * Alt hva fedrene har kjempet, || All the fights fathers have fought, ||
 * mødrene har grett, || and the mothers have wept, ||
 * har den Herre stille lempet || the Lord has quietly moved ||
 * så //vi vant// vår rett. || so we won our rights. ||
 * 8 ||  ||
 * Ja, vi elsker dette landet, || Yes, we love this country ||
 * som det stiger frem, || as it rises forth, ||
 * furet, værbitt over vannet, || rugged, weathered, above the sea, ||
 * med de tusen hjem. || with those thousand homes. ||
 * Og som fedres kamp har hevet || And as the fathers' struggle has raised ||
 * det av nød til seir, || it from need to victory, ||
 * også vi, når det blir krevet, || even we, when it is demanded, ||
 * for //dets fred// slår leir. || for its peace will encamp (for defence)
 * har den Herre stille lempet || the Lord has quietly moved ||
 * så //vi vant// vår rett. || so we won our rights. ||
 * 8 ||  ||
 * Ja, vi elsker dette landet, || Yes, we love this country ||
 * som det stiger frem, || as it rises forth, ||
 * furet, værbitt over vannet, || rugged, weathered, above the sea, ||
 * med de tusen hjem. || with those thousand homes. ||
 * Og som fedres kamp har hevet || And as the fathers' struggle has raised ||
 * det av nød til seir, || it from need to victory, ||
 * også vi, når det blir krevet, || even we, when it is demanded, ||
 * for //dets fred// slår leir. || for its peace will encamp (for defence)
 * også vi, når det blir krevet, || even we, when it is demanded, ||
 * for //dets fred// slår leir. || for its peace will encamp (for defence)

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