Traditional sami occupations are hunting, fishing, farming, and reindeer herding, though only a minority of today's sami make a living from these activities alone, and virtually none live in a natural economy nor have a nomadic lifestyle. The sami people live in four countries Norway, sweden, finland, and russia The total population in these four countries is estimated at approx 80,000, of whom around half live in norway. Sápmi—a vast region located in northern fennoscandia—ranges across tundra, mountains, valleys, forests, lakes, and rivers
Traveling from north to south, the land is varied and multifarious, and carries memories, stories, and songs In the winter, the landscape is covered in snow. We the sámi people want to advise visitors about how to act and how to behave when visiting our home We, the sámi people, have occupied and lived in these areas for thousands of years. We explore the rich cultural tapestry of the sámi people, often known as lapp or saami, who have inhabited the arctic circle’s expanses for thousands of years This section delves into the historical context and linguistic identity quintessential to grasping sámi culture.
The indigenous sami are one of sweden's five national minorities Originally reindeer herders, many today live modern lives.
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