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Mar 20, 2024 · 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.
1 day ago · Northern Europe is made up of three distinct regions: Scandinavia, the British Isles, and the Baltic region. Scandinavia is located in the northern part of Europe and consists of three countries – Norway, Sweden, and Denmark. These countries are known for their stunning landscapes, picturesque fjords, and charming cities.
Mar 7, 2024 · In general, Scandinavia denotes Norway, Sweden, and Denmark. The term Norden refers to Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden. These form a group of countries having affinities with each other and are distinct from the rest of continental Europe.
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4 days ago · Baltic states, northeastern region of Europe containing the countries of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, on the eastern shores of the Baltic Sea. They are bounded on the west and north by the Baltic Sea, on the east by Russia, on the southeast by Belarus, and on the southwest by Poland and an exclave of Russia.
Mar 20, 2024 · Northern Europe. Aland Islands. Channel Islands (Guernsey, Jersey, Sark) Denmark. Estonia. Faroe Islands. Finland. Iceland. Ireland.
1 day ago · There are over 7000 rivers, streams, and canals in the country; of these, only ten are longer than 100 kilometres (62 mi). The longest rivers of Estonia are Võhandu — 162 kilometres (101 mi) and Pärnu —144 kilometres (89 mi), followed by the Põltsamaa, Pedja, Kasari, Keila, and Jägala rivers.
Mar 10, 2024 · The North European Plain covers vast areas of western and central Europe, including western and northern France, Belgium, the Netherlands, southern Scandinavia, northern Germany, and most of Poland. As we move eastward from northern France and Belgium, it is commonly referred to as the North European Plain.