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    Akershus er et lite fylke. Faktisk er Akershus det fjerde minste fylke i Norge i areal. Bare Oslo, Vestfold og Østfold er mindre i areal enn Akershus. Innlandet, som vi snakket om i forrige episode, er over 10 ganger stÞrre enn Akershus i areal. Men Akershus er et stort fylke i folketall. Akershus er fylke med flest innbyggere i Norge. Det bor over 700 000 mennesker i Akershus. Det vil si at 13 % av Norges befolkning bor i Akershus.

    Akershus er et litt merkelig sted. Det er bÄde veldig landlig, altsÄ mange gÄrder og skoger, men ogsÄ veldig urbant nÊr Oslo. Faktisk er det mange som bor i Akershus, men som jobber i Oslo. Jeg er blant disse. Jeg bor i Akershus, men tar toget inn til Oslo der jeg jobber. Grunnen til dette er at det er mye billigere Ä bo utenfor Oslo enn i Oslo. Dette har gjort at mange steder i Akershus har vokst mye de siste Ärene.

    De tre stÞrste kommunene i Akershus ligger rett ved Oslo. De er BÊrum med 130 000 innbyggere og Asker med ca. 100 000 innbyggere. BÄde BÊrum og Asker ligger rett vest for Oslo. Neste pÄ lista er LillestrÞm med 94 000 som ligger nord-Þst for Oslo og Nordre-Follo med 63 000 innbyggere som ligger rett sÞr for Oslo.

    Oslo er altsÄ veldig viktig for Akershus. Faktisk er Oslo sÄ viktig at det er Oslo som er administrasjonssenteret i Akershus. Dette er helt utrolig fordi Oslo ikke er en del av Akershus. Det vil si at Akershus er det eneste fylke i Norge som har et administrativt senter som ikke ligger i det samme fylke.

    Til og med navnet pÄ Akershus kommer fra Oslo. Navnet pÄ Akershus kommer fra Akershus festning i Oslo. Akershus festning er et slott i Oslo. Grunnen til dette var at Oslo fÞr var en del av Akershus amt. I dag er derimot Oslo sitt eget fylke.

    Hva er det som er sÄ spesielt med Akershus da? Vel, det er flere ting. Akershus har noen av de fineste jordbruksomrÄdene i Norge. Akershus er ogsÄ der du finner flyplassen til Oslo. Oslo lufthavn ligger i Gardemoen i Ullensaker kommuner som altsÄ ligger i Akershus og ikke i Oslo. Men Akershus er kanskje mest av alt kjent for Eidsvoll og det som skjedde der. Kanskje dere husker Eidsvoll fra episode 7.4 om 1814 og norsk uavhengighet fra Danmark? La oss ta en kortversjon av den episoden.

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    Fylket MÞre og Romsdal er vakkert plassert langs Norges vestkyst. Det ligger pÄ Nord-Vestlandet og grenser til TrÞndelag i nord og Innlandet og Vestland i sÞr. MÞre og Romsdal er en region rik pÄ natur, historie og kultur. Fylket har dramatiske fjorder og majestetiske fjell som tiltrekker folk fra hele verden. La oss se litt nÊrmere pÄ fylket MÞre og Romsdal.

    MÞre og Romsdal er kjent for sin fantastiske natur. Noen hÞydepunkter er de mektige SunnmÞrsalpene og de majestetiske fjordene som Geirangerfjorden og HjÞrundfjorden. Disse omrÄdene tiltrekker seg turister og friluftsentusiaster Äret rundt. Her kan man gÄ spektakulÊre fjellturer eller bare sitte stille pÄ en bÄt og nyte de lange fjordene.

    The county of MĂžre og Romsdal is beautifully situated along Norway's west coast. It is located in the northwest and borders TrĂžndelag to the north and Innlandet and Vestland to the south. MĂžre og Romsdal is a region rich in nature, history, and culture. The county boasts dramatic fjords and majestic mountains that attract people from all over the world. Let's take a closer look at MĂžre og Romsdal.

    MĂžre og Romsdal is renowned for its stunning natural landscapes. Some highlights include the mighty SunnmĂžre Alps and the majestic fjords such as Geirangerfjorden and HjĂžrundfjorden. These areas attract tourists and outdoor enthusiasts year-round. Visitors can enjoy spectacular mountain hikes or simply relax on a boat and admire the scenery along the fjords.

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    In this season of the podcast, we will look at all the regions of Norway. We will look at all the 15 regions of Norway as of 2024 and look more at their geography, economy, and history. This is a great way to better understand the country. Each region will get their own episode, so that this season will have 17 episodes in total: One introduction episode (this one), one episode for each of the 15 regions, and a bonus episode for Svalbard. In this episode, we will take a broader look at the regions of Norway.

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    Andre verdenskrig tok slutt i Norge den 8. mai 1945 og et nytt kapittel kunne starte i norsk historie. Men hvem skulle styre Norge? Mens regjeringa og kongen var i eksil, laget de en plan for styring og valg da krigen kom til Ä ta slutt i Norge. De ble enige om Ä lage en samlingsregjering der motstandsmenn og politiske parti fra bÄde venstre og hÞyre var representerte. De ble ogsÄ enige om at det viktigste for Norge var Ä bygge landet opp igjen etter krigen og forbedre livene til folk med hus og sosiale goder. En sosial gode er offentlige ordninger som skal beskytte folk mot sykdom og alderdom, for eksempel sykehjem eller gratis helsetjenester.

    I 1945 ble det holdt valg i Norge. Arbeiderpartiet ble det stÞrste partiet i Stortingsavalget, altsÄ parlamentsvalget. De fikk flertall alene og dannet en regjering med bare folk fra Arbeiderpartiet. Arbeiderpartiet, eller AP som det blir forkortet til, har siden vÊrt det stÞrste partiet i Norge. Einar Gerhardsen ble statsminister for denne arbeiderpartiregjeringa. Han var statsminister i Norge i hele 16 Är totalt i perioden 1945 til 1965. Han var en av de viktigste personene i Ä bygge Norge etter andre verdenskrig.

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    Andre verdenskrig brÞt ut i 1939 da Tyskland angrep Polen. Norge erklÊrte seg nÞytrale i krigen. Norge Þnsket Ä holde seg ute av andre verdenskrig, akkurat som de hadde gjort i fÞrste verdenskrig. Norge valgte altsÄ Ä ikke alliere seg med noen av stormaktene i Europa.

    Men Tyskland ville ha det annerledes. Nazi-Tyskland, ledet av Adolf Hitler, planla et angrep pÄ Danmark og Norge i 1939. Det var to hovedgrunner til at Tyskland Þnsket Ä okkupere Norge. Den fÞrste var at Tyskland Þnsket Ä ha marinebaser i Norge for tyske krigsskip. Fra Norge kunne skipene lettere reise ut mot Atlanterhavet og NordsjÞen. Dermed kunne de true Storbritannia lettere. Den andre grunnen var at Tyskland Þnsket Ä ha kontroll over importen av svensk jernmalm til Tyskland. Jern er viktig i krig, og eksporten av svensk jernmalm gikk via norskekysten.

    Den 9. april 1940 angreip Tyskland Norge. Tyskerne angreip med fly og bÄt. Vidkun Quisling, lederen for det hÞyreradikale norske partiet Nasjonal Samling, prÞvde Ä gjÞre statskupp. Quisling sa pÄ radioen at han ville bli den nye statsministeren i Norge og at Norge mÄtte legge ned vÄpnene. Tyskerne krevde at kongen og regjeringa skulle godta Quisling som ny statsminister i Norge.

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    As we discussed in the previous episode, the union between Norway and Sweden emerged in the aftermath of a war in 1814. However, it wasn't a desired arrangement in Norway. It's important to note that this union was distinct from the earlier union with Denmark. Unlike the Danish union, Sweden didn't govern Norway directly. Instead, the majority of governing authority resided in Norway. This meant that Norway retained its own constitution, establishing its independent institutions like the Storting (parliament) and a dedicated government. It was a significant step towards self-determination for Norway.

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    Norge var derfor ikke direkte med i fĂžrste verdenskrig fra 1914 til 1918. Norge var nĂžytralt hele perioden. Men Norge ble likevel indirekte trukket inn i krigen. Storbritannia var den viktigste handelspartneren til Norge. Norge fortsatte Ă„ drive handel med Storbritannia, men mange norske bĂ„ter ble senket av tyske ubĂ„ter. Dette gjorde at mange i Norge stĂžttet Storbritannia framfor Tyskland i fĂžrste verdenskrig. Men det var ikke veldig viktig for Norge hvem som vant fĂžrste verdenskrig. Likevel ble Norge kalt for “den allierte nĂžytrale” siden Norge handlet sĂ„ mye med Storbritannia. Dette gjorde at Norge fikk Svalbard i Svalbardtraktaten etter fĂžrste verdenskrig.

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    1814 er kanskje det viktigste Ärstallet i moderne norsk historie. I 1814 fikk Norge sin egen grunnlov, sin egen konge og sin selvstendighet. Men landet ble ogsÄ tvunget inn i en ny union i 1814. I denne episoden skal vi snakke mer om 1814 og alt som skjedde i Norge da. Men fÞrst mÄ vi snakke litt om hva som skjedde fÞr 1814.

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    Norwegian Enlightenment began in the early 18th century and lasted until the early 19th century. It was a period of significant changes in Norway. New ideas arrived in Norway from other European countries. New plants, like the potato, came from South America. People enjoyed better health and longer lives. This was a period marked by the ideals and values of the Enlightenment, although the Norwegian Enlightenment was not identical to the French. But what was the Enlightenment really?

    The Enlightenment was a period in the 18th century when intellectuals in Europe, led by French intellectuals, began advocating for science, freedom, and tolerance. The French philosophers Montesquieu, Voltaire, and Rousseau are especially well-known. In Norway, the Enlightenment was led by priests and bishops.

    Priests played a central role as intellectuals in Norway. They formed networks for the collection and dissemination of knowledge. Johan Ernst Gunnerus, the bishop of Trondheim, was particularly important. He was a skilled network builder for Norwegian science and gathered a wealth of historical and scientific knowledge in Norway. Priests also played a crucial role in spreading knowledge in agriculture. This is how the potato was introduced to Norway. Priests, who earned the nickname "potato priests," traveled around Norway and convinced farmers to plant potatoes from South America. Potatoes are highly resilient, and many in Norway had more to eat because of them.

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    In this episode, we will discuss which hunts in the period between the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries as they reached their peak between 1570 and 1680. To understand these events, it is crucial to recognize that "witchcraft" and "sorcery" were not entirely new concepts in 1570. What changed was the involvement of the judiciary, which began actively hunting and trying witches in court cases.

    Many people have a perception that the Middle Ages was especially brutal and that everything improved during the Renaissance in the 1400s. The witch trials in Europe provide a compelling example that challenges this simplistic view. During the Middle Ages, scholars largely dismissed the belief in witches and sorcery, attributing such claims to illusions and trickery, merely products of people's imagination. However, this perspective gradually shifted by the late 1300s. A belief in "black magic" emerged, which was thought to cause harm to both people and animals. Nevertheless, it wasn't until the late 1500s and 1600s that the witch trials really escalated.

    The period between 1580 and 1630 saw numerous witch burnings, with over half of the documented trials taking place during this time. Researchers argue that religious conflicts, political and economic instability, climate deterioration, and repeated periods of famine laid the foundation for the witch hunts. The persecution of witches was theoretically supported by widespread beliefs in the existence of demons and witchcraft. Numerous books were written about witches and sorcery. It is estimated that around 60,000 people were executed for witchcraft in Europe and America, with 310 individuals being convicted and killed for witchcraft in Norway.

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    The 16th and 17th centuries in Norway were characterized bythree central developments:

    1. The introduction of the Reformation in Norway, which led to the establishment ofthe school system in the 17th century. Reading and understanding faith in one'sown language became important, and many people learned to read and write.However, Protestantism also resulted in witch-hunts during the 17th century,where individuals were accused and killed for being "witches."

    2. Centralization of power of the Danish king. Danish noblemen and the Danish king gained morepower in Norway during the 16th and 17th centuries. Danish began to replaceNorwegian as the written language, but people still spoke their own Norwegiandialects.

    3. Economic development in Norway. Norway acquired two important industries during thisperiod: timber trade and mining. Timber trade involved cutting down trees andselling timber, while mining involved extracting minerals, such as iron, frommines. These industries were crucial for exporting goods to other countries.

    From 1660, Denmark-Norway became an absolute monarchy,similar to France under Louis XIV. Absolute monarchy means that the king hasall the power, or more precisely, all power is derived from the king. Theperiod from 1660 to 1780 was characterized by:

    1. European colonization and the introduction of new plants and goods to Norway, such astobacco, potatoes, and spices. Potatoes, in particular, became important forNorway. Additionally, Denmark-Norway established its own colonies in Africa,India, and the Caribbean.

    2. Wars with Sweden. During this period, there were several major wars betweenDenmark-Norway and Sweden. The wars usually ended in a relatively even manner,with both sides weakened. However, Sweden managed to take SkÄne from Denmark(present-day southern Sweden) and Jemtland, Herjedalen, and BÄhuslen fromNorway.