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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.
Having such a powerful and ambitious neighbor on your doorstep has understandably made a mighty big influence on the development of Finland’s culture and identity, and must be factored into the equation of is Finland a part of Scandinavia, and if not, why not.
- Kurt Brighton
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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?
Nov 8, 2022 · No, strictly speaking, Finland is not geographically part of Scandinavia as it is not considered as being on the Scandinavian peninsula. However, Finland shares an extensive history and culture with its neighbors, prompting some to say that it should be included in the definition of Scandinavia.
Instead, Finland is considered a Nordic country, not a Scandinavian one. But, of course, this doesn’t stop people from erroneously lumping it in with Scandinavia on occasion. This article will explain which three countries are actually ‘Scandinavian’ and why Finland isn’t one of them.
Apr 1, 2023 · The Bright Side. The Finnish Secret to Happiness? Knowing When You Have Enough. The Nordic nation has been ranked the happiest country on earth for six consecutive years. But when you talk to...
Apr 9, 2024 · Swedish and Finnish Ethnicity. Are Swedes and Finns the Same Ethnicity? Are Swedes and Finns Related? Do Sweden and Finland Speak the Same Language? Why Do Finns Learn Swedish In School? Why Is Finland Not Part of Scandinavia? The History Between Sweden and Finland. Swedish Colonization of Finland; the Northern Crusades in the 1150s.