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Norway
This topic is for questions about the European country Norway. Norway lies north in Europe, bordering to Sweden, Finland and Russia, and the capital is Oslo.
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What is the name of the mountain range in Norway?
Norway's geography is dominated by vast mountain rangesbroken up by valleys and fjords. Less than 10% of the country's area is arable, and the rest is mountainous. Glaciers are the major cause for erosion, so terrain in Norwegian mountains consists of plateaus and lakes with peaks. These areas have abundant and diverse fauna and flora.
The altitude of the treeline is in reverse proportion to the latitude; in northern Finnmark, it goes at sea level. The treeline is also lower near the coast and higher on the eastern part of the mountains.
Mountain ranges also form the main boundaries among Norway's districts. They typically run north-south. Several of the ranges have had road and railroad passes since historical times; some are newer; and many close for the winter.
Norwegian mountain ranges provide some of the most attractive recreational areas in Norway, both during the summer and winter. Cabins and trails are operated by the Norwegian Mountain Touring Association at intervals that allow for weeks of uninterrupted hiking or cross-country skiing in the mountains
How many hours are Norway ahead and behind Britain?
Germany is: 4 1/2 hours ahead of Newfoundland (the Eastern-most part of North America); 5 hours ahead of Novia Scotia; 6 hours ahead of Quebec and Maine.
What kinds of high latitude climates are found in Norway?
Kristiansund in the extreme south of Norway is at latitude 580 N
The island of Mageroy in the far north is at latitude 710 N
About one third of Norway's coast lies inside the Arctic circle.
What did the Norwegians do when they settled to Texas?
The father of the Norwegian immigration to Texas Johan Reinert Reierson founded the first two Norwegian settlements in Texas - Normandy in 1845 and Prairieville in 1847, both SE of Dallas. The third settlement which was the largest and most prosperous settlement was founded in Bosque County, NW of Waco in 1854 and was named Norse. The founder of Norse was Ole Canuteson.Johan Nordboe from Ringebu in Gudbrandsdalen was the first Norwegian who settled in Texas. He came and took land in Dallas in 1838. But he established no settlement.Johan Reinert Reierson from Holt Parish near Tvedestrand in Norway was presented to Texas governor Sam Houston in 1844 who took a deep interest in getting Norwegian immigrants to Texas.The first Norwegian settlement in Texas was established in the vicinity of Brownsboro in Henderson County in 1845 by Johan Reinert Reierson.
The Norwegian Lutheran Cemetery in Brownsboro is situated just outside the town and has 24 marked and 81 unmarked graves.The Norwegians named the settlement Normandy which was later integrated into the town of Brownsboro.In 1848 Reierson moved to Four Mile Prairie in Kaufman and Van Zandt Counties. There they built their homes and farms and founded the town of Prairieville. The colony fell on difficult days in the 1850s when an epidemic swept through the settlements and many of the settlers moved to Bosque County. Prairieville survived and reached a population of about 200 in 1900. Over the years the community had a variety of stores and services. In 1990 Prairieville had about 50 residents.Elise Wærenskjold - the Lady with the Pen - was born in Norway but lived most of her life in Prairieville/Four Mile Prairie. She wrote all her life and her letters presents a portrait of the immigrant colonies in Texas. They mirror people and everyday events as well as her own reflections. The most sucessful Norwegian settlement in Texas was the Norse settlement in Bosque County, NW of Waco. Among the pioneers in Norse were Cleng Peerson, Ole and Canute Canuteson (Knud Knudsen) from the Stavanger region, Jens Ringness and Ole Ween from Hedmark and Jens Jensen and Ole Pierson from Arendal. The settlement grew into a strong and vital force which today stands out as one of the models of rural development in Texas.
P.s. I hope this helped you a little bit and if not too bad!! LOL
What is the nation 900 miles west of Norway and 800 miles northwest of Ireland?
Iceland is probably the answer you are looking for, though your distances are not accurate.
Secret Meetings. =]
Do people in Norway eat snails?
The Norwegians love seafood of all types. The most common type of octopus consumed in Norway is the curled octopus. They do not necessarily fish for it, but if they happen to catch one while catching lobster, then they will eat it.
What do people in Norway call Santa?
The Norwegian version of Santa Claus is called "Julenissen" or "Jule nisse." The name means "Christmas Elf" (Jule or Yule being the classic name for the Christmas holiday).
What are three major holidays celebrated in Norway?
- Constitution Day
- Christmas
- April fools Day
- Valentines Day (mostly in the bigger cities and in the shops, not a public reknown day)
- Easter
You'll find all of the official "red" dates at the international time and date site for Norway:
http://www.timeanddate.com/norsk/kalender.html
What historical events happened in Norway?
Smalahove (made of a sheephead), open sandwiches, mutton stew, meatballs, roast pork, pickled cabbage, leg of lamb, sodd (a soup made with mutton), moose, reindeer, rabbits, duck, juniper berries, and smoked salmon are common foods in Norway.
What is the Norway dollar called?
Like Sweden and Denmark, the currency is 'Kroner' pron. kroo-nuh, which directly translated means 'crowns' - the ISO code is NOK.
1 krone is made up of 100 øre, pron ur-ruh, which directly translated means 'ears'! This could well be ears of corn or wheat though ...!
Is Oslo Norway in the eastern or western hemisphere?
East, west, north and south are relative. That means that direction is based on where you personally are sitting. Norway might be east of you and it might be west of you. It just depends on where you are at the moment.
If you mean "Is Norway on the east or the west of Scandinavia?" then it is on the western edge.
Name the sea between iceland and Norway?
its the norwegian sea i looked it up a few times and got that answer
How much does it cost to send a letter to norway?
The cost of a letter being sent to Norway will be determined by where you are sending it from. The cost will also vary depending on the weight of the letter.
Is Norway bigger than Denmark?
Yes. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_countries_by_length_of_coastline
What is the current capital of Norway which used to be called Christiania until 1924?
Oslo (Norwegian pronunciation: [ùʃlu] or [ùslu]) is a county and municipality, as well as the capital and largest city in Norway. Oslo was established as a municipality on 1 January 1838. Founded around 1048 by King Harald III "Hardrada" of Norway, the city was largely destroyed by a fire in 1624. The Danish-Norwegian king Christian IV rebuilt the city as Christiania (briefly also spelt Kristiania). In 1925 the city reclaimed its original Norwegian name, Oslo.
Source: Wikipedia
It's very hard to tell exact dates because it varies a lot from year to year, but the summer is usually from the end of May or beginning of June to the end of August.
Which continents is the Scandinavian Peninsula containing Norway Sweden and Finland located on?
It is the 2 Northern European countries of Norway and Sweden.
Which ocean do you have to cross to get from Norway to Newfoundland?
you would have to cross the Atlantic Ocean to get from Europe to Canada
