Physical Map of Norway - This map focuses on different Physical Map of Norway - This map focuses on
mountain ranges such as the Scandinavian, Galdhøpiggen, different major rivers located throughout Norway. This
Synnfjell, and Jotunheimen. It also shows the location of includes the Otra, Giama, Lagen, and the Trysilelva
Hardangervidda, a mountainous plateau. which runs through both Norway and Sweden.
mountain ranges such as the Scandinavian, Galdhøpiggen, different major rivers located throughout Norway. This
Synnfjell, and Jotunheimen. It also shows the location of includes the Otra, Giama, Lagen, and the Trysilelva
Hardangervidda, a mountainous plateau. which runs through both Norway and Sweden.
Human Characteristics Map - This map includes the cities created in Norway along with roads, railroads, boundaries, and provinces.
Geirangerfjord (human and physical characteristics) is a fjord in the Sunnmøre region of Norway. This area has both physical and human characteristics because of it's beautiful ice capped mountain peaks and waterfalls but also it's cruises, safaris, and farms which help make it the the most visited tourist attraction in all of Norway.
Frogner Park (physical and human characteristics) is a park located in Oslo, Norway, the capital. This area has many human maintained characteristics as well as physical. Frogner Park has 14,000 roses of 150 different species throughout the park. There are also an abundance of sculptures and ski trails for wintertime.
The Viking Ship Museum (human characteristics) is also located in Norway's capital, Oslo. This is one of the many beloved historical attractions of Norway. The Oseberg ship is the most famous ship in the museum, known for it's preservation and history.
Lofoten (physical and human characteristics) is a cluster of islands located in Nordland, Norway. Lofoten's beauty is recognized through the mountains (Higravstinden being the highest), bays, and beaches. Villages were built around the islands along with safaris being available to the public.
Preikestolen (physical characteristics) also known as "The Pulpit Rock" is an incredibly steef cliff that serves as a tourist attraction in Forsand, Ryfylke, Norway. The cliff was formed during the Ice Age and overlooks the district of Ryfylke.
Cultural Diversity and Biodiversity
Cultural diversity depends on and is affected by the changes of biodiversity in any given place you are, anywhere in the world. Norway is no different, and the state of it's environment has actually been threatened in the past 100-150 years, causing their cultural diversity to adapt and differ compared to the past. Overall, the biggest threat towards biodiversity is the way in which land is being used, affecting the plants and animals in certain regions of the country. Over the course of the past hundred years, Norway's culture and society has taken a huge step in the industrial era. It used to rely solely on agriculture and different types of farming to provide for themselves, but nowadays, man-made industrialized communities have taken over (State of the Environment Norway).
One of Norway's important aspects in their current culture and economy is tourism. The initial head start of tourism in the country began because of a change in the environment. Offshore oil production revitalized Norway's economy, making it a new place for tourist attractions, and the tourism industry has thrived ever since. Some of the most breathtaking and popular attractions are those created by nature. For example, the fjords in Norway consisting of eight different tourist attractions is arguably one of the most successful places for tourism. Fjord cruises, kayaking tours, horse riding, villages, and much more on some of the drawing factors to these nature landscapes (Nature Attractions in Norway).
In Norway, another way the culture has been affected by biodiversity and the natural environments around them is through the food that is part of the major cuisine. The traditions of farming and fishing from hundreds of years ago are injected in the modern cuisine. For example, lots of fish are seafood such as salmon, herring, and trout are very common in the modern Norwegian household and weekly meals. This is also true for hundreds of years ago because that is the types of food that was hunted and captured (Career-advice). Another staple of Norwegian cuisine is a flat-bread called lefse. Folk tales claiming that the Norse God Odin served it to the souls of soldiers who had died in battle as a way strengthen them but there is no documented proof of this (Lefse History).
As mentioned before, Norway is slowly becoming more industrialized with people slowly moving out of small towns and into bigger cities. However, people are encouraged by regional policies to remain in rural areas anyways. Recreation in Norway goes hand in hand with their national forests where many go to hike or ski. Woods, mountains, and seashores are considered more culturally important for the citizens of Norway than developed and man-made parks and taking walks in these forests is considered one of the most common ways to deal with the stress of everyday lives. Without the counterbalance between city life and rural life, Norway's recreation culture would change very drastically (Countries and their Cultures).
Works Cited
Nature Attractions In Norway. (2014, January 2). Retrieved August 7, 2014, from http://www.visitnorway.com/us/what-to-do/attractions-culture/nature-attractions/
State of the Environment Norway. (2012, April 22). Retrieved August 7, 2014, from http://www.environment.no/Topics/Biological-diversity/
Career Advice. (n.d.). Retrieved August 7, 2014, from http://blog.universitypositions.eu/career-advice/norwegian-culture-and-general-information/
Lefse History. (n.d.). Retrieved August 7, 2014, from http://www.lefsetime.com/lefse-history/
Countries and Their Cultures. (n.d.). Retrieved August 7, 2014, from http://www.everyculture.com/No-Sa/Norway.html
One of Norway's important aspects in their current culture and economy is tourism. The initial head start of tourism in the country began because of a change in the environment. Offshore oil production revitalized Norway's economy, making it a new place for tourist attractions, and the tourism industry has thrived ever since. Some of the most breathtaking and popular attractions are those created by nature. For example, the fjords in Norway consisting of eight different tourist attractions is arguably one of the most successful places for tourism. Fjord cruises, kayaking tours, horse riding, villages, and much more on some of the drawing factors to these nature landscapes (Nature Attractions in Norway).
In Norway, another way the culture has been affected by biodiversity and the natural environments around them is through the food that is part of the major cuisine. The traditions of farming and fishing from hundreds of years ago are injected in the modern cuisine. For example, lots of fish are seafood such as salmon, herring, and trout are very common in the modern Norwegian household and weekly meals. This is also true for hundreds of years ago because that is the types of food that was hunted and captured (Career-advice). Another staple of Norwegian cuisine is a flat-bread called lefse. Folk tales claiming that the Norse God Odin served it to the souls of soldiers who had died in battle as a way strengthen them but there is no documented proof of this (Lefse History).
As mentioned before, Norway is slowly becoming more industrialized with people slowly moving out of small towns and into bigger cities. However, people are encouraged by regional policies to remain in rural areas anyways. Recreation in Norway goes hand in hand with their national forests where many go to hike or ski. Woods, mountains, and seashores are considered more culturally important for the citizens of Norway than developed and man-made parks and taking walks in these forests is considered one of the most common ways to deal with the stress of everyday lives. Without the counterbalance between city life and rural life, Norway's recreation culture would change very drastically (Countries and their Cultures).
Works Cited
Nature Attractions In Norway. (2014, January 2). Retrieved August 7, 2014, from http://www.visitnorway.com/us/what-to-do/attractions-culture/nature-attractions/
State of the Environment Norway. (2012, April 22). Retrieved August 7, 2014, from http://www.environment.no/Topics/Biological-diversity/
Career Advice. (n.d.). Retrieved August 7, 2014, from http://blog.universitypositions.eu/career-advice/norwegian-culture-and-general-information/
Lefse History. (n.d.). Retrieved August 7, 2014, from http://www.lefsetime.com/lefse-history/
Countries and Their Cultures. (n.d.). Retrieved August 7, 2014, from http://www.everyculture.com/No-Sa/Norway.html