When did the first Sami arrive in Europe.
7 000
Where did the Sami travel for thousands of years?
across northern Europe
Where do the Sami live now?
in the far north of 4 countries: Sweden, Norway, Finland
What do the Sami call the area where they live?
Sapmi
What were the Sami in the past? What sis they do?
They were nomads and they followed the reindeer herds.
What do they use reindeer for?
They use them for food, clothes, tools and they also make tents from their skin.
What do the Sami produce from reindeer skin?
tents and boots
What do the Sami produce from reindeer wool?
coats and hats
What do the Sami carve from reindeer antlers?
needles, knives and spoons
What did the Sami do when they stayed on the coast?
They became fishermen and farmers.
How many words to describe reindeer are there in the Sami language?
400 differents words
What do modern herders use to herd their reindeer?
They use snow scooters.
What do the Sami make trousers, skirts and jackets from?
from wool cloth
What are the national colours for Sami clothes?
blue, red and green
What are the Sami proud of?
They are proud of their national costumes.
Describe the woman's costume.
This woman is wearing a national costume. It's a blue dress with a colourful belt. The dress has red and yellow borders. Tere is a long red and yellow fringe.
