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55-460: The 41-square-kilometre (16 sq mi) municipality is the 349th largest by area out of the 356 municipalities in Norway. Giske is the 125th most populous municipality in Norway with a population of 8,692. The municipality's population density is 217.7 inhabitants per square kilometre (564/sq mi) and its population has increased by 15.3% over the previous 10-year period. Giske Municipality

110-573: A fast pace. Cities with high population densities are, by some, considered to be overpopulated, though this will depend on factors like quality of housing and infrastructure and access to resources. Very densely populated cities are mostly in Asia (particularly Southeast Asia ); Africa's Lagos , Kinshasa , and Cairo ; South America's Bogotá , Lima , and São Paulo ; and Mexico City and Saint Petersburg also fall into this category. City population and especially area are, however, heavily dependent on

165-544: A high urbanization level, with an economically specialized city population drawing also on rural resources outside the area, illustrating the difference between high population density and overpopulation . Deserts have very limited potential for growing crops as there is not enough rain to support them. Thus, their population density is generally low. However, some cities in the Middle East, such as Dubai , have been increasing in population and infrastructure growth at

220-542: A higher number of refugees than many European countries. Therefore, they want Norway, and western European countries at large, to retrieve a larger amount of refugees from Syria. The Christian Democratic Party describes climate change and global warming as one of humanity's greatest challenges. They base their climate policy on climate research and the UN's sustainability goals . The Christian Democratic Party support international climate goals and climate agreements, like

275-566: A little less than the land area of Puerto Rico , 8,868 square kilometres (3,424 sq mi). Although the arithmetic density is the most common way of measuring population density, several other methods have been developed to provide alternative measures of population density over a specific area. Christian Democratic Party (Norway) The Christian Democratic Party ( Bokmål : Kristelig Folkeparti , Nynorsk : Kristeleg Folkeparti , lit.   ' Christian People's Party ' , KrF ; Northern Sami : Risttalaš Álbmotbellodat )

330-537: A new government based on a political agreement with the Christian Democrats and the Liberal party with confidence and supply . In the 2017 election, the party got only 4.2% and did not sign a new agreement, but got a politically strategic position as the conservative minority government mainly depended on their votes to get a majority. In late 2018, the Christian Democrats were split over the question of

385-422: A potential government participation and the future direction of the party. At a party meeting in early November 2018, the delegates were asked whether to stay in opposition or to join either a "red" or a "blue" government coalition with party leader Knut Arild Hareide favouring a centre-left government with Labour and Centre parties, and deputy leaders Olaug Bollestad and Kjell Ingolf Ropstad wanting to join

440-446: A representative in the party. Membership had no such requirement. The increase of support for the party from other religious groups, such as Muslims, stimulated efforts to abolish this rule. At the 2013 convention the rule was modified. The new rules require that representatives work for Christian values but do not require them to declare a Christian faith. This latter point was considered the "last drop" for some conservative elements of

495-399: Is " Azure , a lion rampant guardant Or " ( Norwegian : På blå grunn ei opprett leopardiset gull løve ). This means the arms have a blue field (background) and the charge is a lion that is rampant (i.e. in walking position) and guardant (i.e. facing the viewer). The lion has a tincture of Or which means it is commonly colored yellow, but if it is made out of metal, then gold

550-466: Is a Christian political party in Norway that has since 2019 espoused Christian conservatism , right-wing populism and anti-LGBT politics. It was founded in 1933 and its political position has varied over time, as it represented a more liberal form of Christian democracy prior to 2019. The party is an observer member of the European People's Party (EPP). It currently holds three seats in

605-523: Is also located on the island of Giske. Population density Population density (in agriculture : standing stock or plant density ) is a measurement of population per unit land area. It is mostly applied to humans , but sometimes to other living organisms too. It is a key geographical term. Population density is population divided by total land area , sometimes including seas and oceans, as appropriate. Low densities may cause an extinction vortex and further reduce fertility. This

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660-482: Is called the Allee effect after the scientist who identified it. Examples of the causes of reduced fertility in low population densities are: Population density is the number of people per unit of area, usually transcribed as "per square kilometer" or square mile, and which may include or exclude, for example, areas of water or glaciers. Commonly this is calculated for a county , city , country , another territory or

715-597: Is part of the Nordre Sunnmøre prosti ( deanery ) in the Diocese of Møre . Giske Harbor Hall (Øygardshallen) is an internationally renowned, purpose-built recording studio located on the shore of the Giske island's former harbor. It looks like an old boathouse and also operates as a concert hall. The British band New Model Army recorded its album "From Here" (2019) in this special recording studio. Giske Municipality

770-409: Is responsible for primary education (through 10th grade), outpatient health services , senior citizen services, welfare and other social services , zoning , economic development , and municipal roads and utilities. The municipality is governed by a municipal council of directly elected representatives. The mayor is indirectly elected by a vote of the municipal council. The municipality

825-530: Is taken into account, then human population density is 53/km (140/sq mi). This includes all continental and island land area, including Antarctica . However, if Antarctica is excluded, then population density rises to over 58 per square kilometre (150/sq mi). The European Commission's Joint Research Centre (JRC) has developed a suite of (open and free) data and tools named the Global Human Settlement Layer (GHSL) to improve

880-596: Is under the jurisdiction of the Møre og Romsdal District Court and the Frostating Court of Appeal . The municipal council ( Kommunestyre ) of Giske is made up of 23 representatives that are elected to four year terms. Interestingly, in the 2007 municipal elections, Giske recorded the highest vote for the Christian Democratic Party in all of Norway at 43.2 percent. The tables below show

935-428: Is used. The arms are based on the old seal of Erling Vidkunsson who was using the lion on his seal in 1355. His family was one of the most wealthy and influential families in the county, and had their origins and estate on Giske. The arms were designed by Jarle Skuseth. The municipal flag has the same design as the coat of arms. The Church of Norway has three parishes ( sokn ) within the municipality of Giske. It

990-527: The Ellingsøy Tunnel connects that island to the town of Ålesund . Giske is situated at the coast and has a temperate oceanic climate (Cfb) with very mild winters for the latitude, sometimes with strong winds in winter and late autumn. All-time high is 30 °C (86 °F) recorded 28 July 2018, while the all-time low is −11.9 °C (10.6 °F) recorded January 2016. Winter lows rarely go below −8 °C (18 °F). Coldest month on record

1045-754: The European Community ahead of the referendum in 1972. The referendum gave a no-vote, and when the pro-EC Labour government resigned, a coalition government was formed among the anti-EC parties, the Christian Democrats, the Liberal Party and the Centre Party. Lars Korvald became the Christian Democrats' first prime minister for a year, until the elections of 1973 restored the Labour government. The party's historic membership numbers peaked with 69,000 members in 1980. The 1981 elections left

1100-548: The Paris agreement . They want to cut Norwegian emissions of carbon by at least 55% by 2030, compared with 1990 levels, and they aim for a climate-neutral Norway by 2050. They have addressed the need for restructuring in the Norwegian petroleum industry and want to end oil and gas exploration in new areas. Protection of the vulnerable areas of Lofoten , Vesterålen and Senja from oil drilling, has been an important matter for

1155-598: The UN High Commissioner for Refugees ' recommendations. In 2021, they announced that they want Norway to take in 5,000 refugees annually, plus 500 extra from the Moria refugee camp on Lesbos , Greece . They have also criticized what they believe is an unfair distribution of refugees fleeing the Syrian civil war due to the fact that Syria's neighbouring countries ( Turkey , Jordan and Lebanon ) have received

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1210-502: The entire world . The world's population is around 8,000,000,000 and the Earth 's total area (including land and water) is 510,000,000 km (200,000,000 sq mi). Therefore, the worldwide human population density is approximately 8,000,000,000 ÷ 510,000,000 = 16/km (41/sq mi). However, if only the Earth's land area of 150,000,000 km (58,000,000 sq mi)

1265-488: The 1930s. Cultural and spiritual values were proposed as an alternative to political parties focusing on material values. The immediate cause of its foundation was the failure of Nils Lavik , a popular figure in the religious community, to be nominated as a candidate for the Liberal Party , for the parliamentary elections in 1933. In reaction to this, Kristelig Folkeparti was set up, with Lavik as their top candidate in

1320-563: The Christian Democratic Party. After the 2017 Norwegian parliamentary election , Knut Arild Hareide , party leader at the time, announced that the Christian Democratic Party would withdraw their support of Solberg's Cabinet if they opened the areas for oil drilling. When the Christian Democratic Party became part of Solberg's coalition government in January 2019, it was decided that the areas were to be protected until

1375-652: The EEA funds. We want to support a policy that protects diversity and freedom." The party maintains neutrality on the issue of gay clergy, calling that an issue for the Church. In foreign policy , the party marks itself as a supporter of NATO and the European Economic Area (EEA) but they oppose Norwegian membership in the European Union (EU). The party supports Norway's signature and ratification of

1430-537: The GNI to be spent on development aid , and a larger share of the sum to be spent on poverty reduction and climate change adaptation . Ulstein has played a prominent role in the global handling of the COVID-19 pandemic , with a focus on fair distribution of vaccines to poor and middle income countries . As Minister of International Development, he has been the governments spokesperson regarding Norway's contribution in

1485-478: The Norwegian government's decision to withdraw financial support to Polish municipalities that have declared themselves as LGBT-free zones . The party's leader at the time, Kjell Ingolf Ropstad , stated: "To not be discriminated against because of one's sexual orientation is a fundamental human right. Therefore, it is important that the government now is clear about the terms of receiving financial support through

1540-473: The Parliament, having won 3.8% of the vote in the 2021 parliamentary election . The current leader of the party is Dag Inge Ulstein . The Christian Democrats' leader from 1983 to 1995, Kjell Magne Bondevik , was one of the most prominent political figures in modern Norway, serving as Prime Minister from 1997 to 2000 and 2001 to 2005. Under the old leadership of Bondevik and Valgerd Svarstad Haugland ,

1595-604: The Storting. Kjell Magne Bondevik served as prime minister between 1997 and 2000, in coalition with the Liberal Party and the Centre Party, and then between 2001 and 2005 with the Liberal Party and the Conservative Party. In the 2005 election, the Christian Democrats received only 6.8%, and the party became part of the opposition in the Storting. In 2013, the Conservative Party and the Progress Party formed

1650-611: The UN Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons and want stricter rules for Norwegian arms sales abroad. Since the turn of the millennium, the Christian Democratic Party has had a major influence on development aid policy in Norway. The first Minister of International Development was Reidun Brusletten (KrF) in 1983. Hilde Frafjord Johnson held the position from 1997 to 2000 and again from 2001 to 2005, during Bondevik's First and Second Cabinet . Dag Inge Ulstein ,

1705-532: The basis of advocating moral-cultural Christian issues, the party has broadened its political profile over time, although Christian values remain its core distinction. It is considered an overall centrist party, combining socially conservative views with more left-leaning economic positions. As a party centred on Christian values, the party draws support from the Christian population. Their policies that support Christian values and oppose same-sex marriage appeal to

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1760-629: The biotechnology laws of Norway among the strictest in the world, with support from the Socialist Left Party and the Centre Party , but a 2004 case involving a child with thalassemia brought the laws under fire. On LGBT issues, the party supports permitting same-sex couples to live together but opposes same-sex marriage and adoption rights. The party has criticized the Polish government's policy towards LGBT people, and supported

1815-509: The county of Hordaland . He succeeded in being elected to Stortinget , the Norwegian parliament. No other counties were contested. At the next elections, in 1936, the party also ran a common list with the Liberal Party in Bergen , and succeeded in electing two representatives from Hordaland with 20.9% of the local votes. In 1945, at the first elections after the Nazi occupation of Norway, the party

1870-413: The criticism and stated: "The last thing the world needs now is more egoism and competition between countries. Instead we need to help each other. We will not succeed in the fight against COVID-19 if we only say "Norway first". On questions surrounding immigration , integration and refugee policy, the party has a liberal stance. The Christian Democratic Party wants to base Norway's intake of refugees on

1925-576: The current and historical composition of the council by political party . The mayors ( Nynorsk : ordførar ) of Giske (incomplete list): The municipality is composed of four main islands: Giske , which gives its name to the municipality because of its historical importance, Vigra , which is where Ålesund's airport is located, Valderøya , where the municipal administration is located, and Godøya . There are also many smaller islands within its boundaries. The Alnes Lighthouse , Erkna Lighthouse , and Storholmen lighthouse are all located on islands in

1980-547: The definition of "urban area" used: densities are almost invariably higher for the center only than when suburban settlements and intervening rural areas are included, as in the agglomeration or metropolitan area (the latter sometimes including neighboring cities). In comparison, based on a world population of 8 billion, the world's inhabitants, if conceptualized as a loose crowd occupying just under 1 m (10 sq ft) per person (cf. Jacobs Method ), would occupy an area of 8,000 square kilometres (3,100 sq mi)

2035-530: The existing right-leaning cabinet of Erna Solberg . The delegates decided with a narrow majority of eight votes to join the existing Solberg's Cabinet with Conservatives , Liberals and the Progress Party . In January 2019, after successful negotiations with the coalition parties the Christian Democrats eventually joined the government and Hareide resigned as party leader. In April 2019, 33-year-old Minister of Children and Family Kjell Ingolf Ropstad

2090-477: The far-right and anti-immigrant Progress Party . Since 2019 the party has opposed LGBT rights and been criticized as "the voice of transphobia " by LGBT rights groups and centre-left parties. As of 2024, the party promotes anti-gender and anti-trans rhetoric, attacking what they refer to as " gender ideology ." The Christian Democratic Party was founded as a reaction to the growing secularism in Norway in

2145-528: The fund could result in more than 10 billion dollars in private investment in renewable energy. The deputy leader of the Norwegian environmental organisation ZERO , Dagfrid Froberg, described the fund as: "Maybe the most important Norwegian measurement in order to fight climate change." The Christian Democratic Party wants increased funding of public transport projects outside Oslo, like the Bergen Light Rail . They want to accomplish this by making

2200-567: The global fight against COVID-19, which involves the contribution of 2.2 billion Norwegian kroner to vaccine development through CEPI , in March 2020, and Norway's entry in the global vaccine cooperation COVAX in August 2020, as one of the first European countries. In March 2021, it became clear that the Norwegian government had donated 700,000 vaccine doses to low income countries in February

2255-464: The more conservative, religious base. Geographically, the Christian Democrats enjoy their strongest support in the so-called Bible Belt , especially Southern Norway . In the 2005 elections, their best results were in Vest-Agder with 18.9% of the vote, compared to a national average of 6.8%. Since the party was established, a declaration of Christian faith had been required for a person to be

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2310-513: The municipality. The main islands are all connected to the mainland of Norway by a network of tunnels and bridges. Godøy Tunnel connects Godøy to Giske island. Giske Bridge connects Giske island and Valderøy. A causeway connects Vigra island and Valderøy island. All islands are connected to Valderøy island which is where the main Valderøy Tunnel connects the whole municipality to Ellingsøya island in Ålesund Municipality . Finally,

2365-495: The next election. At the national congress in 2021, the party proposed the creation of a Norwegian climate fund. The goal of the fund was to outcompete the use of coal power, by investing in renewable energy in developing countries. The Christian Democrats got the proposal through in the Storting , and a few months later the government decided to establish a climate fund consisting of 1.15 billion dollars. Experts estimated that

2420-414: The non-socialists with a majority in parliament, but negotiations for a coalition government failed because of disagreement over the abortion issue. However, this issue was later toned down, and from 1983 to 1986 and 1989 to 1990, the Christian Democrats were part of coalitions with the Conservative Party and the Centre Party. In 1997, the Christian Democrats received 13.7% of the votes, and got 25 seats in

2475-445: The party to some extent moved in a more liberal or left-wing direction. Due largely to their poor showing in the 2009 elections , the party has seen a conflict between its conservative and liberal wings. Until 2019, the leader was Knut Arild Hareide , who led the party into a more liberal direction as part of a "renewal" process, and introduced climate change and environmentalism as the party's most important issues. Prior to 2019

2530-424: The party was also referred to as Christian-democratic . However, the liberal turn ended in 2019 and the party has since moved sharply to the right and embraced right-wing populist issues such " anti-woke " politics, as its Christian conservative wing became dominant. Hareide wanted the party to cooperate with the social democrats, but narrowly lost an internal struggle to the faction that wanted to collaborate with

2585-641: The party, who as a result broke away and founded The Christians Party . It has been claimed that KrF have lost votes to the Christians. The Christian Democratic Party is generally socially conservative . The party opposes euthanasia and abortion , except in cases of rape or when the mother's life is at risk . The party supports accessibility to contraception as a way of lowering abortion rates. KrF wishes to ban research on human foetuses and has expressed scepticism of proposals to liberalise biotechnology laws in Norway. Bondevik's second government made

2640-399: The previous year. This created big reactions from other parties, who thought Norway instead should have given the doses to the Norwegian population. The Christian Democratic Party received a lot of criticism, from among others, the leaders of the Progress Party and the Centre Party , Sylvi Listhaug and Trygve Slagsvold Vedum , respectively. Party leader, Kjell Ingolf Ropstad , condemned

2695-568: The science for policy support to the European Commission Directorate Generals and Services and as support to the United Nations system. Several of the most densely populated territories in the world are city-states , microstates and urban dependencies . In fact, 95% of the world's population is concentrated on just 10% of the world's land. These territories have a relatively small area and

2750-435: The third Christian Democrat to hold the position, addressed the need to take care of vulnerable minorities in foreign policy and by the use of humanitarian aid . He described these group as: women, children, people with disabilities and sexual and religious minorities . The Christian Democratic Party is a strong supporter of increased development aid and more cooperation with developing countries . They want 1 percent of

2805-555: Was February 1966 with mean −1.5 °C (29.3 °F), warmest month was August 2003 with mean 16.9 °C (62.4 °F). Ålesund Airport Vigra in Giske has been recording since July 1958. Giske is the site of Mjelthaugen , an ancient burial place dating from the Bronze Age . The site was the location of excavations in 1847, 1867 and 1878. Giske is also the place where, according to Snorre Sturlason , Harald Fairhair had his hair cut after uniting Norway. The historic Giske Church

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2860-583: Was elected new party leader. The Christian Democrats failed to pass the 4% election threshold for leveling seats in the 2021 election and won only three seats in parliament. The party leader Ropstad, facing controversy over his use of a parliamentary commuter home, resigned from the cabinet and as party leader on 24 September and Olaug Bollestad assumed leadership of the party. The Christian Democratic Party has been described as centrist and centre-right . The party holds European Christian democratic positions, including family values . While founded on

2915-482: Was established on 1 January 1908 when it was separated from the large municipality of Borgund . The initial population of the new municipality was 1,708 and it included the islands of Valderøya , Godøya , and Giske . During the 1960s, there were many municipal mergers across Norway due to the work of the Schei Committee . Then on 1 January 1964, the neighbouring Vigra Municipality (on the island of Vigra )

2970-454: Was merged into Giske Municipality. The newly enlarged municipality had a population of 4,644. The municipality is named after the farm and island of Giske ( Old Norse : Gizki ), since the first Giske Church was built there. The name comes from the word gizki which means " tablecloth " or " rag " (maybe because the island is small and flat). The coat of arms was granted on 14 June 1985, but it has old roots. The official blazon

3025-553: Was organised on a nationwide basis, and won 8 seats. The Christian Democrats became part of a short-lived non-socialist coalition government along with the Conservative Party , the Liberal Party and the Centre Party in 1963. At the elections of 1965, these four parties won a majority of seats in Stortinget and ruled in a coalition government from 1965 to 1971. The Christian Democrats opposed Norwegian membership in

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