Getting Around  Norwegians rely mainly on cars.  They pay one of the highest prices for gas - five dollars per gallon.  To get across fjords in Norway,

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Getting Around  Norwegians rely mainly on cars.  They pay one of the highest prices for gas - five dollars per gallon.  To get across fjords in Norway, many people use ferries.

Land and Climate  Norway is located on the northwest of the Scandinavian Peninsula.  Almost one third of the of the country is located north of the Arctic Circle.  The Scandinavian Mountains stretch across big parts of Norway and many areas are rugged.

Schools  Norwegian children start school at 6 years old.  Norwegian kids learn English starting in the first grade.  After 10 th grade, students pick a course of study and attend a specialized high school.

Interesting facts about Norway  Viking leader Herald the fair head became supreme leader over a unified kingdom in what is now Norway around 872.  For breakfast they eat open face cheese or ham sandwiches.  Many Norwegians can ski cross- country. Skiing is especially popular.

Skiing  Norwegians have been skiing for thousands of years.  Early on, people didn’t ski for fun. It was just a way get around when it snowed.  Norway is one of the worlds centers for ice- skating and skiing.