Scandinavian Culture and geographic data

Scandinavian Culture and geographic data

1. The Culture of Norway

2. Scandinavia:

3. Geo-political factors

4. Physical Geography Located on the Scandinavian Peninsula Norway shares land borders with Russia, Finland and Sweden Has coastlines on the Barents, Norwegian, and North Seas.

5. Types of Government Norway transitioned from an absolute monarchy into a constitutional monarchy

6. Types of Government cont. The monarch of Norway The prime minister of Norway

7. Notable historical Political Factors Circa 900- Unified into one kingdom 1814-1905- Union with Sweden 1905- Norwegian parliament proclaimed independence from Sweden 1913- Universal suffrage for women 1920- Norway joined the League of Nations 1940- German forces invaded Norway 1945- German forces in Norway surrender

8. Family Life

9. Family Size Average household size is 2 people One in four people live in a household with 2 people 23 percent live in a household with 4 people Living alone is very common 18 percent of the population live alone

10. Organization Ranked number 2 in the world in gender equality Norway has a woman leader Women make up 41 of the 169 seats in parliament

11. Wedding Customs Engagement ring is worn on the left hand and then worn on right hand after the wedding ceremony Wedding procession is lead by two people playing violins In some communities the bride wears a crown The groom usually wears a black suit

12. Wedding Customs cont. Wedding cakes, kransekake “tower cake” and bløtake “soft cake” At the end of the reception the bride gives out “bride’s cheese” the groom gives the bride jewelry the morning after ( Morgengave ) Newlyweds plant fir trees outside of their homes

13. Ceremonies Constitution Day: May 17th, one of the biggest celebrations of the year Ascension Day: May 30th, commemorates the ascension of Jesus into heaven 39 days after resurrection on Easter Sunday. Whit Monday: Monday June 10th, The day commemorates the coming of the Holy Spirit in the form of flames to the Apostles. St. Stephen’s Day: December 26th, a much-needed day of relaxation after the indulgence of the Christmas festivities.

14. Activities and recreations Good health and an active lifestyle is important Swimming and biking Skiing Soccer and handball Leisure activities are popular as well Knitting Reading Board games going out for coffee

15. Style of Norway

16. Traditional Outfit National outfit is called “Bunad” Originated as a farmer’s folk dress Worn today to honor their ancestral background

17. Material Made from a special fabric Hooden or Wadmal Use of silver jewelry Commenmerance of Family

18. Living in Norway

19. Basic Necessities Norway has a high cost of living Consumer prices are 27.75% higher in Norway than in the US Milk - $7.93 Highest gas prices in the world $1.84/L High Income and Sales Tax

20. Why? Annual income Ranked #1 in Gross National Income in the world (2018) - $68,012 Entry level positions No minimum wage $16-$21 an hour High employment rate - 74.4% (2019)

21. Taxation Universal healthcare system Every citizen is covered regardless of income Flexible system of care Tuition-free public universities Citizens and international students

22. Norway… Best Country Ever? United Nations Global Report has ranked Norway as the best country to live in for 15 consecutive years High life expectancy at 82.3 years 71.5 worldwide average Extremely safe country 0.5% homicide rate Overall investment in its citizens

23. Ethnicity

24. Ethnicity Norwegians, includes about 60,000 Sami (indigenous people of the North) Other Europeans, especially Swedes, Poles and Lithuanians

25. Ethnicity Various migrant communities, including Somalis, Turks, Iraqis, Russians, Vietnamese and Bosnians

26. Religion in Norway

27. Ancient Religions Norse Polytheistic Full of dramatic conflict and wars between the gods A type of mythology

28. Norse The gods lived in a realm called Asgard Legends say that the gods would occasionally travel to other realms The gods would fight with the others gods of Asgard as well as gods from other realms; including earth

29. Sound Familiar ?

30. Catholicism King Olav Haraldsson : a patron saint of Norway People claimed to see ‘ miracles ’ happen near his tomb which turned them into believers

31. Catholicism Vikings: converted during their travels and brought it back to Norway

32. The Church of Norway In the 1500’s the royal family converted to Lutheranism In 1660, the country instated absolute monarchy at which “The Church of Norway” was an appropriate term Today, the country has no national declared religion

33. Other Religions Islam - mostly those who have migrated from other countries such as Pakistan, Iraq, Iran, Turkey, and a few others

34. Other Religions Sami - nature based gods and the ability to transfer from the physical world to the spirit worlds 0:43 - 1:14 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3kKo4S-WrtM

35. For Lovers of The Arts...

36. Norwegian Art Edvard Munch - Most known for “The Scream” Street Art - Urban Oslo Area Sculpture Parks

37. Popular Museums Munch Museum Frame Museum Viking Ship Museum Maritime Museum Astrup Museum Stavanger Museum

38. Literature and Plays Henrik Ibsen - Playwright whose work includes : -“An Enemy of the People” - “Hedda Gabler” -“The Wild Duck” -“A Doll’s House” -“Ghosts,” -etc. Biblo Tøyen - adults only library Deichman - newest and biggest library Book Town

39. Music Mary Barthelemy Folk Music Ed Sheeran Sami Music https://youtu.be/2Vv-BfVoq4g https://youtu.be/46WW3D5a_TU https://youtu.be/zJsvzFX8MJ0 https://youtu.be/1UTNQBz2O2U

40. Let’s Take An Adventure

41. Northern Lights Aurora Borealis Charged particles trapped in the sun Colorful lights in the sky Northern Norway- Troms ø, Alta, Lofoten Island, North Cape, etc.

42. Polaria Arctic experience center Look, feel, and understand sea life Cinema inside In the Center of Tromsø

43. Vigeland Sculpture Garden Located in Oslo More than 200 sculptures Gustav Vigeland Largest in the world 200 years old

44. Inspiration for Frozen 2 Enchanted forests Samil Northern Lights Fjords Churches

45. The Local Menu

46. Specifics they are known for Lamb Sheep Moose Reindeer Deer Grouse Cheese

47. Fam ous Dishes Kjøttkake- flat, pan-fried meatballs Lefse- soft bread made with potatoes Pinnekjøtt- stick meat with lamb or mutton Svele- butter based cake

48. Thank You For Your Attention Norwegian Forest Cat

49. References https://worldview.stratfor.com/region/europe/norway https://www.worldatlas.com/articles/what-type-of-government-does-norway-have.html https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-17746861 https://www.ssb.no/en/befolkning/statistikker/familie/aar/2013-04-11 https://www.lifeinnorway.net/gender-equality/ https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/most-women-prime-ministers http://weddings.traditionscustoms.com/norwegian_weddings https://www.lifeinnorway.net/public-holidays/

50. References cont. https://www.studyinnorway.no/living-in-norway/the-norwegian-lifestyle https://www.ssb.no/en/befolkning/artikler-og-publikasjoner/large-diversity-in-little-norway http://ljhssroberts.pbworks.com/w/page/31617779/Comparison%20of%20Norway%27s%20and%20the%20United%20States%27%20Ethnicities https://www.visitnorway.com/things-to-do/art-culture/literature/book-towns/ https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/howto/guide/10-foods-try-norway https://www.visitnorway.com/ https://www.planetware.com/tourist-attractions/norway-n.htm