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Norway defends himself with all his might before the indie-pop serene resignation of Swedes and Danes beer joviality. Indeed, in the fjords, torrential rains and the cold north is something romantic. Norway impress above all lovers of unspoiled nature, biking and hiking in the ever new, ever more beautiful place.
Norway, has the longest coastline in Europe (25.148 km, and including the islands of up to 83.281 km) due to very many fiordom and bays stretching for nearly the entire coastline of the country. Most of the country occupied Scandinavian Mountains (Kjølen), which is Galdhøppingen highest peak (2,469 m). High mountains and nearby ocean are responsible for the unique landscape of Norway.
Emergency numbers
112 - General emergency number
Electric plugs
230V/50Hz (European plug)
Phone code
+47
Famous for:
... Fjords, Vikings, metal music, a high standard of living.
South and central Norway is located in a maritime temperate climate zone, and north in the cool temperate zone of the sea or subpolarnego. In some regions, especially in the mountains, snow persists throughout the year.
For Norway the best is to go in the summer (between early June and the end of August). Nature blooms, and the days are long. In the case of the best mountain hikes go for early in July, many routes and shelters is already inactive. Above the Arctic Circle the sun never sets at least one day a year (not the Nordkapp Cape from 13 May to 29 July). Winter tourist life in Norway is dying, so if you do not want to ski or enjoy the eye polar aurora, the best to consider arriving in the summer.
Renaissance culture flourished on the basis of the Norwegian romanticism, the struggle for independence and the struggle for language. Romanticism and the numerous references to the Viking culture are interwoven with contemporary egalitarianism and individualism. The most famous Norwegian writers are Knut Hamsun (author's novel "Hunger" and Nobel laureate in literature, later disgraced uncritical support for the Nazis), Sigrid Undset (author, "Christina, daughter Lawransa", also winner of the Nobel Prize). The biggest was by far the Norwegian playwright Henrik Ibsen, author of "The Wild Duck," "Nora" and "Peer Gynt", set to music by composer Edvard Grieg and then. Has become a cultural icon painting "Scream" by Edvard Munch Expressionist. Currently, Norway can boast a thriving scene dżezową, folk and metal (especially the current black metal mostly associated with the band Mayhem infamy owianym). Mari Boine is probably the most famous artist in the world engaged in the traditional singing of Yoik in Sami language.
The majority of Norwegians (78.9%) belongs to the Protestant Church, the Norwegian state, but belonging to the Church is directed, rather than religious tradition. It is estimated that the percentage of atheism in Norway is between 31% and 72%. In Norway, also live all kinds of religious minorities, among which the most significant are Muslims (1.9%) and Catholics (1.1%). Some Saami still practice the ancient shamanistic religion based on worship of nature.
Norwegians appreciate very independent and love to engage politically. Norway ranks first in the United Nations Human Development Index and is probably the best place in the world to start a family because of the holidays and financial support (m.in. salary for mothers to becoming the homes of the children were not dependent on the husband's income). At the first meeting of the Norwegians may seem cold, but if we can get closer to some, it might be that it is a friend for life. Norwegians rarely emotions and any misunderstanding will try to resolve a quiet conversation. For all you can ask for "you" (du), even the managers, trainers, to people in truly elderly can speak de.
Norwegian language is probably the most democratic in the world language, because as yet not decided yet on a uniform standard of spelling and pronunciation. In theory and in practice there is no one standard Norwegian and Norwegians speak without the slightest hindrance or stigmatization of their diverse dialects przeogromnie. The differences between dialects may seem to students of Norwegian shocking, but the Norwegians do not usually have problems with them, because they learn to understand and identify from an early age in school.
In addition, there are two standardized written languages, which are equal under the law, every municipality chooses which standard will be used (can choose both). These standards are Bokmål and Nynorsk. Bokmål is based on written Danish, which was the language of the Norwegian intelligence until after the beginning of the twentieth. Nynorsk is based on the dialects of Western Norway, which has most resisted the influence of Danish and survived a number of features that link them with the language staronordyjskim. In both standards, there is also a huge number of optional forms (eg. Standard bokmål can use three types of grammar or just two, depending on your preference) and varieties. In practice, most Norwegians do not realize what is really exactly allowed in the standard and uses "its own standard, which will best suit the home of their dialektowi. Approximately 80-90% of texts written in standard arises bokmål, nynorsk, you can sometimes find in the west country. Bokmål dialektowi is quite close to the capital, while supporters argue nynorsk that their standard is more ponaddialektalny. In addition, SMS messages, and private correspondence phonetic dialect predominates, with little in common with any of the standards learned in school.
Norway has a well developed network of shelters that operate two networks: Hostelling International and VIP Backpackers Resorts International. Prices per night range between 350 and 550 NOK per room, dormitory bed at 100 to 300 NOK.
Camps are the cheapest option for travelers with limited budget. Can be found in every corner of Norway, and offer a decent standard of. Prices between 80 and 150 NOK.
Norwegian "right to nature" (allemansretten) allows anyone to pitch a tent anywhere in more than two days (if this place is located at least 150 m from inhabited land), skiing and hiking to arrange the wilderness, ride a bike and riding on all roads and trails, and swim boats, canoes, kayaks, etc.. after all the rivers and lakes. The condition is to leave nature intact. Between 15 April and 15 September may not be well to arrange outbreaks.
Norwegian Kitchen has been completely transformed over the twentieth century, when Norway from a poor agricultural country became oil power and the most developed country in the world. Traditional dishes are based on everything that can grow or catch in Norway, are particularly important to fish and game. Today in Norway rarely eat the traditional cuisine, and exotic dishes are the norm from various corners of the world. Just old people can not get used to spicy food, I remember the days when salt was exquisite seasoning.
Fårikål - lamb on the bone in cabbage cooked in a pot
Smørbrød - open buffet with sandwiches, which are eaten with a knife and fork
Kjøttkaker - the most popular dish in Norway, usually eaten with potatoes and brown sauce
It should also be persuaded to give the seafood buffet.
Be sure to try the brown cheese (brunost), which is only produced in Norway. It is sweet with a hint of burnt sugar taste of the stronger the higher the content of goat's milk. Brunost eaten with bread for breakfast, as well as pancakes (sveler).
* Rørosmartnan - the penultimate week of February, the largest winter festival in Norway, held in Røros miasteckzu. Concerts, street stands and cultural programs
* Lapland Festival in Kautokeino (Guovdageaidnu) takes place around Easter
* Vinterfestuka - Narvik celebrates end of winter
* May 17 Constitution Day - celebrated uproariously in Oslo, where crowds of people passing along the street, Karl Johans gate, dressed in traditional costumes
* Nattjazz and the Bergen International Festival - late May, the festival in Bergen dżezowy + one of the largest cultural festivals in Norway, shows song, dance and folklore continue for two weeks
* Viking Festival - early June, the island of Karmøy
* St. Olav Festival (Olavsfestdagene) - end of July, the festival commemorating St.. Olaf, celebrated najhuczniej in Trondheim
* Will be pushed back - the turn of October and November in Trondheim, Norway's largest cultural festival, three weeks of concerts and performances
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