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Topic: Norway
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Exploring the country of Norway.
Unlike our previous four Our World Rays, Norway is not an Island although it does have a very extensive coastline, the exact length of which is unknown and its people from early times to the present day have been seafaring.
Look forward to learning about the Northern Lights, ‘The Land of the Midnight Sun’ and Norway’s amazing folktales. We shall also be finding out about the people of this vast European country and what makes them tick
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Fun Facts about Norway
In this, our first session of 2024 and of our new Our World Ray, we shall be offering you some fun facts about this year’s country - Norway.…
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The Vikings
We look at a group of people who lived in the area we now call Norway - the Vikings. Evidence of their civilization can be found not only in Norway but in the north of Scotland, which they first raide…
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Geography of Norway
We find out about the amazing fairytale landscape of Norway, much of which is as uninhabitable as it is beautiful. We shall be investigating the weather in this part of Scandinavia and how the Norwegi…
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Wildlife of Norway
Prepare for an amazing wildlife safari! Norway has a fabulous range of ecosystems, each with its own specially-adapted plants and animals from fierce predators to elusive prey animals. Just under a ha…
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Food in Norway
In this session, we get a chance to find out about Norway’s food delicacies, both traditional and more modern. Part of the reason Norwegians are so healthy must be the relatively healthy diet that t…
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Education and Language
This session covers two topics - Education and Language. The Norwegian education system prides itself on being free and inclusive and is widely seen as being one of the best in the world. The entire s…
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Farming and industry
Due to its immense resources, Norway is one of the wealthiest countries in Europe )just behind Switzerland and the Isle of Man). Chief among these resources are its energy resources - oil and gas dri…
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Famous Norwegians
We find out about some of the many famous Norwegians. As you might expect from such a cold and mountainous country, Norway has produced its fair share of explorers from the Viking Leif Erikson to Roal…
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Sport
This session concerns one of Norway’s obsessions - fitness and participation in sport. Compared to the UK, there is much greater appreciation of the need to keep fit and active throughout life. One…
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Easter in Norway
This week marks the end of our Our World Ray, which has covered almost every aspect of life in the Scandinavian country of Norway. I have enjoyed learning lots of fun facts and I hope you have too. As…
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