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Introduction to Sami people

There are some aborigines living in the Arctic, and the Sami are one of them. It is one of the largest indigenous groups in Europe. Sami people live in four countries: Finland, Norway, Sweden and Russia. Sami (Sami, Sami or Samek), also known as Lapp. The Sami people have their own rich national culture and speak seven different dialects. The Sami people in Norway live on 40% of Norway's territory. At present, about 8% of Sami people in Norway still make a living by raising reindeer. There is also a saying that the Sami are reindeer people.