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==Background== | == Background == | ||
Norwegians have always been a seafaring, exploring people, and extensive travel was common throughout history. In the epic | Norwegians have always been a seafaring, exploring people, and extensive travel was common throughout history. In the epic ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edda Edda]'' which describes the times around 800 A.D., and is the earliest recorded history, the spice cardamom is described; and already widely in use. It was picked up in travels to India, and is incidentally still a very popular spice today.<br> | ||
'''Early Emigration (1600-1700)'''<br>From early times Norwegians have traveled the seas and have been known for their expertise as sailors. The emigrants who left Norway before 1825, generally traveled to other countries and ports in Europe and left from there. <br> | '''Early Emigration (1600-1700)'''<br>From early times Norwegians have traveled the seas and have been known for their expertise as sailors. The emigrants who left Norway before 1825, generally traveled to other countries and ports in Europe and left from there. <br> | ||
:'''1600s:''' the Dutch were known as the leaders of all oceans and occupied around one third of the world’s ships which at that time included about 15,000 ships. The Dutch would travel to Norway to obtain timber and building materials. There was a saying in the 1600s “Amsterdam is on Norway”. In 1622 the population of Amsterdam was 100,000, and in 1662 the population was 200,000.<br> | :'''1600s:''' the Dutch were known as the leaders of all oceans and occupied around one third of the world’s ships which at that time included about 15,000 ships. The Dutch would travel to Norway to obtain timber and building materials. There was a saying in the 1600s “Amsterdam is on Norway”. In 1622 the population of Amsterdam was 100,000, and in 1662 the population was 200,000.<br> | ||