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Nov 15, 2021 · Map of Sweden, Norway and Denmark. Click to see large. Description: This map shows governmental boundaries of countries, capitals, cities, towns, railroads and airports in Sweden, Norway and Denmark. You may download, print or use the above map for educational, personal and non-commercial purposes. Attribution is required.
May 21, 2024 · Scandinavia, part of northern Europe, generally held to consist of the two countries of the Scandinavian Peninsula, Norway and Sweden, with the addition of Denmark. Some authorities argue for the inclusion of Finland on geologic and economic grounds and of Iceland and the Faroe Islands on the grounds that their inhabitants speak North Germanic ...
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- What is the historical name of Scandinavia?Scandinavia was historically called Scandia.
- Where is Scandinavia?Scandinavia is in the northern part of Europe. It is generally held to consist of the two countries of the Scandinavian Peninsula, Norway and Swede...
- What is the difference between Scandinavia and Norden countries?In general, Scandinavia denotes Norway, Sweden, and Denmark. The term Norden refers to Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden. These form a...
- Is Finland part of Scandinavia?Finland is generally not considered part of Scandinavia. Some authorities, though, argue for the inclusion of Finland on geologic and economic grou...
Scandinavia is a subregion of Northern Europe, with strong historical, cultural, and linguistic ties between its constituent peoples. Scandinavia most commonly refers to Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. It can sometimes also refer to the Scandinavian Peninsula (which excludes Denmark but includes a part of northern Finland).
Denmark–Norway had a threatening territory surrounding Sweden and the Sound Dues were a continuing irritation for the Swedes. In 1643, the Swedish Privy Council determined Swedish territorial gain in an eventual war against Denmark–Norway to have good chances.
Scandinavia is a historical and cultural-linguistic region, it comprises the three kingdoms of Norway, and Sweden, on the Scandinavian Peninsula, and Denmark, the country situated on the Jutland peninsula and its main islands of Sealand and Funen north of Germany, west of Sweden, between the North Sea and the Baltic Sea.
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Feb 24, 2021 · Sweden is bordered by 3 countries: by Finland in the east; by Norway in the north and west; by Denmark in the southwest (via a bridge-tunnel through Oresund Strait). It is bounded by the Gulf of Bothnia and the Baltic Sea in the east and south; and by the Skagerrak and Kattegat straits in the southwest.
May 14, 2024 · Nordic countries and their territories or dependent areas. Nordic countries, group of countries in northern Europe consisting of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden. The designation includes the Faroe Islands and Greenland, which are autonomous island regions of Denmark, and the Åland Islands, an autonomous island region of Finland.
