Scandinavian Peninsula, large promontory of northern Europe, occupied by Norway and Sweden. Sweden, however, has extensive slopes of gentle gradient down to the Baltic Sea, while Norway’s mountains reach to the actual coastline and are deeply dissected by
fjords
. …
Large petroleum and natural-gas deposits
have been found off Norway’s coast in the North Sea and the Atlantic Ocean. Much of the population of the Scandinavian Peninsula is naturally concentrated in its southern part, which is also its agricultural region.
The Scandinavian nations share many cultural traits including similar flags and many related languages. The region is known for
its natural beauty and more recently its liberalism
. Denmark, Finland and Sweden are EU members. Oil and gas rich Norway, and, the only island nation (to the west), Iceland, are not.
Scandinavian people: Traits and culture
Year after year, Scandinavian countries earn the top spot on the United Nation’s list of the happiest countries in the world. The region is famous not just for its
incredible per-capita income
, but also its low cost of living, fantastic government support, and amazing healthcare.
Scandinavia, historically Scandia, part of northern Europe, generally held to consist of the two countries of the Scandinavian Peninsula,
Norway and Sweden, with the addition of Denmark
.
From archipelagos and lakes to fjords, mountains and cute log cabins,
Scandinavian countries are among Europe’s most beautiful
, and Scandis definitely know how to fully take advantage of this – especially during those rare occasions when the sun comes out.
Several experts have made their guess on how to explain Nordic happiness, and one way is by looking at the framework surrounding them. These include well-functioning democracy, free education and healthcare, and
a high priority of life balance
.
In short,
Iceland, Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Denmark
are all Nordic countries with Scandinavian roots, but typically, you will only find Danish, Norwegian, and Swedish people referring to themselves as Scandinavian. …
Scandinavian Peninsula, large promontory of northern Europe, occupied by
Norway and Sweden
. It is about 1,150 mi (1,850 km) long and extends southward from the Barents Sea of the Arctic Ocean between the Gulf of Bothnia and the Baltic Sea (east), Kattegat and Skagerrak (south), and the Norwegian and North seas (west).
Ice and snow prevented easy settlements in the far north
and made population growth in those regions slow. Other geographical factors like mountains, lakes, and rivers, presented challenges as well. Migrating north: The industrial age in the 20th century enabled growth in northern Scandinavia.
Why Norwegians are so happy?
Norway just like every Nordic country offers high levels of social supports.
Access to social services is free and equal to everyone
, regardless of their income. They provide free health care and free education generously. For that, they spend 12% more than the average GDP.
Why are the Swedes so attractive?
Swedes are
among the most attractive people
on the planet. … They’ve got those extra inches where it counts: The average Swedish man stands at a little over 5 ft 11ins, with a typical woman growing to 5 ft 5ins. Height can play a big role in how attractive someone is, while long legs are also a sign of genetic health.
Why are Swedes so happy?
Sweden is one of the most sustainable countries in the world, again 99% of their waste is gone to recycling/is recycled and 40% of swedes buy eco labeled items. … That sort of
reputation grants swedes happiness
and they are contributing a lot of green acts to the world, another reason for happiness.
As is often the case, it depends. Geographically, Finland could be considered Scandinavian and at one time was a part of the Swedish Kingdom. Most Finns are Lutherans, as Scandinavians used to be. However,
Finnish is not a Scandinavian language
and Finns are ethnically distinct from Scandinavians.
The Nordic Region consists of
Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Iceland
, as well as the Faroe Islands, Greenland, and Åland. You can find useful information about the Nordic Region and each of its countries here.
The Nordic region, or Norden, may be defined as consisting of the five sovereign states Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden, plus the three autonomous territories connected to these states: the Faroe Islands and Greenland (Denmark) and Åland (Finland).
