Hello! Our names are Kari and Øyvind. Kari comes from Oslo, the capital of Norway, while Øyvind is from Tromsø, a town above the Arctic Circle. Norwegians call their country NORGE, which means "the way to the North". We think Norway is a good place to live. The climate varies from region to region and the natural scenery is very beautiful. Norway is a democratic country, which means that the government is elected by popular vote and that the inhabitants have a say in the way things are run. Norway co-operates with other countries to promote peace and understanding. Norwegians are also concerned about protecting the environment and helping the poorer countries of the world.

Kari introduces herself
My name is Kari. I am 13 years old, go to school in Oslo and live in the north-eastern part of the city. It only takes about 20 minutes by Underground to reach the centre of Oslo and yet we have miles of forest and open country right outside our front door. I have a brother, Lars, who is 9 years old and we live in a three-bedroomed flat with our parents. My father's parents are pensioners and have a flat in the centre of town, although they spend a lot of time in our cabin in the south of Norway, particularly in the summer when the weather is fine. Many Norwegians have a cabin or a small summer home by the sea or in the mountains. I like playing football and am interested in protecting nature and the environment. It seems strange to me that people are not more concerned about taking care of the world we live in.

Øyvind introduces himself
My name is Øyvind and I live in Tromsø. I'll soon be 12 years old and will start at secondary school next year. I play handball, go swimming and like skiing and skating. I live in a house with my mother, father and grandmother. Our family has a cabin in the mountains where we spend most of our weekends and all our holidays. In the winter we go for long skiing trips, both cross-country and downhill. In the summer I like to go bathing and fishing in the lakes near our cabin. I am interested in working for peace and in helping the developing countries. All human beings have a right to food and education. My greatest hope is that someday there may be real peace in the world.