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  1. Scandinavia - Wikipedia

    The Scandinavian Mountains block the mild and moist air coming from the southwest, thus northern Sweden and the Finnmarksvidda plateau in Norway receive little precipitation and have cold winters. …

  2. Scandinavia | Definition, Countries, Map, & Facts | Britannica

    Dec 25, 2025 · 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.

  3. An Introduction to the 5 Scandinavian Countries - ThoughtCo

    May 6, 2025 · Scandinavia is a large region of northern Europe that is predominantly made up of the Scandinavian Peninsula. This peninsula contains the countries of Norway and Sweden. Neighboring …

  4. An Introduction to the Scandinavian Countries - Life in Norway

    Sep 1, 2025 · Scandinavia is best understood as the cultural and historical region made up of Norway, Sweden and Denmark. These three nations share centuries of intertwined history, closely related …

  5. The Nordic Countries: An Ultimate Illustrated Guide (2025 Update)

    Jan 29, 2025 · Locally (and technically) speaking, Scandinavia refers to the countries of Sweden, Norway, and Denmark — all speaking the Scandinavian languages and home of the Norse people …

  6. Scandinavia - New World Encyclopedia

    Scandinavia is a historical and geographical region including the three kingdoms of Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. It is characterized by common ethno-cultural heritage and mutually intelligible North …

  7. 11 of the best places to visit in Scandinavia - Lonely Planet

    Apr 29, 2025 · While the countries all have their personalities, they are united in a love of nature and a shared Viking history. You could be forgiven for thinking that the region also includes Iceland, …

  8. Scandinavia - Wikiwand

    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 …

  9. Scandinavian Peninsula | Map, Countries, & Facts | Britannica

    Scandinavian Peninsula, large promontory of northern Europe, occupied by Norway and Sweden. It is about 1,150 miles (1,850 km) long and extends southward from the Barents Sea of the Arctic Ocean …

  10. Scandinavian Peninsula - Wikipedia

    The Scandinavian Peninsula[1] is located in Northern Europe, and roughly comprises the mainlands of Sweden, Norway and the northwestern area of Finland. It is the largest of the peninsulas of Europe, …