Oslo the capital of Norway

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2. Oslo is the capital and the most populous city in Norway.

3. Where Is Oslo, Norway?
 Oslo is positioned at the
northernmost end of the Oslofjord,
and occupies around 40 big and
small islands within its limits.
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Geographical
Coordinates:
59°56′58″ N , 10°45′23″ E

4.  Oslo was established in the eleventh
century by Emperor Harald
Hardråde.

5. History of Oslo
17th century
1000-1600
18thcentury
19th century
1900–present
Oslo was founded
around 1049 by Harald
Hardrada.
 Around the year 1300
AD Oslo had about
3000 inhabitants.
On 25 July 1197, Sverre
of Norway and his
soldiers attacked Oslo
from Hovedøya.
The Black Death came
to Norway in 1349.
 After a dramatic fire in
1624, the Danish King
Christian IV decided
that the town should be
rebuilt below Akersus
under the name of
Christiania.
 In the 18th century,
after the Great
Northern War, the
city's economy boomed
with shipbuilding and
trade.
In 1814 Christiania
became the capital of
the independent
Kingdom of Norway,
in a personal union
with Sweden.
 Christiania expanded
its industry from
1840, most
importantly around
Akerselva.

6. Flag and seal of Oslo:
The old one The new one
Oslo has no formal coat of arms, instead using a city
seal. However, the Seal of Oslo is officially regarded by
the city government as its coat of arms.
The new flag of Oslo was introduced in 2000.
 It depicts the city's patron saint, St. Hallvard.

7. Unanimiter et constanter(Latin)
"United and constant"
Motto of Oslo:

8. Climate of Oslo:
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Thanks to the Gulf of Mexico, which brings in warm waters, the climate in
Oslo is much milder that what its latitude will demand. The climate of the
region is temperate, humid.

9.  Oslo also has many lakes,
approximately 343.
 The largest is Maridalsvannet.
 This lake is the main source of
drinking water for Oslo.

10.  There are two rivers Akerselva and Alna, of which
Akerselva divides Oslo into two parts; East and West Oslo.

11.  The highest mountain in the Oslo region is
Kirkeberget that stands tall at 629 meters.
 Oslo occupies a very large region of Norway, but
ironically its population is considerably small when
compared to other European capitals.
 Oslo's two third area is occupied by protected forests,
lakes, parks and hills.

12.  In Oslo traditional food draws
heavily on the raw materials.
 Norwegian fare has a stronger
focus on fish and game.
Traditional Cuisine:

13. Things to see and do in Oslo
 Oslo is a modern and diverse city, and each of its
boroughs bring something special to the table. All of
them can be reached on foot, by public transportation
or with a bicycle.
 Oslo is a great city for cycling, with modest distances
between major hubs and attractions.

14.  The largest ski resort in the Oslo area, with 18 slopes and 11
lifts, just 30 minutes from the city centre.
 Oslo Winter Park includes a terrain park in the Hyttli area,
cruising slopes in Tryvann, challenging slopes and an express
lift in Wyller, and slopes for children and beginners.

16.  The building of Akershus Castle and Fortress was commenced in 1299 under
king Håkon V.
 The medieval castle, which was completed in the 1300s, had a strategical
location at the very end of the headland, and withstood a number of sieges
throughout the ages.
 King Christian IV (1588-1648) had the castle modernised and converted into a
Renaisssance castle and royal residence.
Akershus Fortress

17.  Inaugurated in 1950, Oslo City Hall is the city's
administrative body and the seat of the City Council.
 The building has been decorated by great Norwegian
art from 1900-1950, with motifs from Norwegian
history, culture and working life.

18.  Most of the area is designed as an
Arboretum, with approximately 1800
different plants.
 The garden holds a large and varied
collection of trees and shrubs planted in
a systematic fashion after plant family.
Botanical Garden

19.  Museum on the Bygdøy peninsula with the world's best-preserved Viking
ships and finds from Viking tombs around the Oslo Fjord.
 The adventure film The Vikings Alive is screened throughout the day on the
ceilings and wall inside the museum.
 The Viking Ship Museum shows discoveries from the Gokstad, Oseberg and
Tune ships, plus small boats, sledges, a beautiful cart, tools, textiles and
household utensils.
The Viking Ship Museum

20.  Sculpture and national heritage park with a strong
international art collection surrounded by beautiful
scenery with many spectacular lookout points.
 Ekebergparken is always open, and is free to visit.
Ekebergparken skulpturpark

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23. 1. Who established Oslo?
2. When it was established?
3. Where the Oslo located?
4. What is the motto of Oslo?
5. What are the most marvelous things to see in Oslo?
Questions:

24. Sources:
 https://www.visitoslo.com/en/map/
 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oslo
 https://www.worldatlas.com/eu/no/03/where-is-oslo.html
 https://www.entfernungsrechner.net/en/city/3143244
 https://www.oslo.com/v/geography/
 https://www.rome2rio.com/s/Dąbrowa-Górnicza/Oslo

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Presentation made by
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Daria Chernenko