In Norway, we have everything we need.Thanks to the oil we've found outside our coast, we are one of the richest countries in the world. Tourists who travel to Norway come to see the beautful scenery, but are shocked by the high prices here. Oslo was recently announced as the the most expensive city in the world!
For a year, my family lived in Australia. When people heard I was from Norway, they'd ask: "Can you speak Norway? Or Norwish? Or what language do you speak there?" In Norway we speak Norwegian! It is closely related to Swedish and Danish, and speakers the three languages should be able to understand each other well..However, out of personal experience, this is not always entirely true. I think a lot of Norwegians find it hard to understand Danish, and the other way around.
Norway is divided into 19 different regions, and in these regions you will find dialects of the Norwegian language. I speak what we call "Bokmål", and it is what everyone else around Oslo also will speak. Norwegians from Stavanger, in the region Rogaland will speak with a "Stavangersk"-dialect. It's quite fascinating to listen to, as I'm not really that used to it!
Yes it is interesting with the different dialects in Norway. It is not necessarily easy to understand them all. And Danish might be difficult for some to understand too. Perhaps mostly the younger generation?
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I never knew Norway was one of the most expensive countries in the world! Korea (my home country) is also suffering due to the economical downfall these days. Everything is so expensive!
I was also confused about the language spoken there! In China, the two languages most commonly spoken is Mandarin and Cantonese. Even if you know Mandarin, Cantonese is extremely difficult to understand. Cantonese is a very fast and loud version of Mandarin with different tones.
Just like Norway, China is divided into provinces! There are 22 provinces in China and each province is different. Especially the language spoken and the food is different. The language in different provinces are so different that it is impossible to understand each other!
Norway seems like such a fascinating place and i would like to visit Norway someday!
Wow, Norway is so fascinating. I really like your blog!
ReplyDeleteThanks for your replies:) I like your blogs too!
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ReplyDeleteI think you have really good English and norway looks fun!!!
Hong kong is also really fun and there is also a lot of hills and mountains.
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Holli
Dear Sara,
ReplyDeleteI really like your blog. I would really like to visit Norway sometime. Hong Kong is a really good place to live. it has lot's of hiking trails and shops.
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Andrew
Thank you so much Holli and Andrew!! Yes, you should definitely visit Norway someday. I'd like to travel to Hong Kong, it sounds very fascinating:)
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Sara
ReplyDeleteI just noticed your blog and realized we are right next to each other on the list :) Looks like we're both 17!?
I have a good time learning about Norway, it looks like a great place to visit. Are there a lot of trees there near the mountains or are there a lot of cities too?
I live in the United States, in a state called Michigan, which is very close to Canada compared to other states.
Hope to hear from you soon!
Sarah
Thanks Sara, I'm learning a lot from your blog, there were many things that I did not know about your country.
ReplyDeleteDear Sara, I'm Italian and few years a go I travelled all over Norway. I've been really impressed by the beautiful sceneries, the genuine people, the nature, the Fjords and especially by the Lofoten islands, probably one of the best places I've seen in my life and among all my travels in the world. I've seen many other countries all over the continents but I still remember Norway as one of the most beautiful.
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Greetings from italy!
Enrico
where is this picture, the city or whatever
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