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Jan 12, 2023 · Finland is not formally considered part of the Scandinavian region (Sweden, Denmark, and Norway), but the four are all part of the Nordic region. Finland also has strong historic links with the region, and the broader Scandinavian definition used in the US and UK usually includes Finland.
So at the end of the day, with the vast majority of the country speaking languages that aren’t as readily compatible with those of the traditionally-defined Scandinavian nations, we end up with a fairly strong argument as to why Finland is not a part of Scandinavia.
- Kurt Brighton
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Nov 8, 2022 · Historically, Finland has been considered part of Scandinavia. This is because the region was inhabited by the same Germanic tribes that settled in other parts of Scandinavia. Additionally, Finland was under Swedish and Danish rule for centuries.
May 18, 2021 · Named the happiest country in the world for the past three years in a row, Finland is considered a Nordic country. But is it part of Scandinavia?
Dec 22, 2022 · Formally and locally speaking, Finland is generally not considered part of the Scandinavian region or the Scandinavian people (Sweden, Denmark, and Norway). However, the broader Scandinavian definition commonly used in the US includes Finland, Iceland, Åland, and the Faroe Islands when referring to Scandinavia and Scandinavians. A small part ...
Finland, according to some Finns I know, is not part of Scandinavia, which comprises Denmark, Norway and Sweden. Together with Iceland and Finland (and the Faroes), they together form the...
So, why is Finland not considered part of Scandinavia? Let’s explore the historical, cultural, and linguistic reasons behind this distinction. Geographical Differences: One of the primary reasons Finland is not part of Scandinavia is its geographical location. While Sweden, Norway, and Denmark are located on the Scandinavian Peninsula ...