NorwaySamfunn 56 · Norway and society
There are several Sámi languages. Which of them do the most people speak?
In the exam (Norwegian)
Det finnes flere samiske språk. Hvilket av dem snakker flest mennesker?
- aSouth SámiSørsamisk
- bLule SámiLulesamisk
- cNorth SámiNordsamiskCorrect answer
Why?
North Sámi (nordsamisk) is the largest Sámi language, and most people who speak Sámi use it. South Sámi and Lule Sámi are also used in Norway, but by far fewer people.
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Norge var det første landet som sluttet seg til ILO-konvensjon nr. 169. Hva handler denne konvensjonen om? — Rettighetene til urfolk og stammefolk
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