Fun Facts About The Nordic Countries

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The Nordic countries occupy the northernmost part of Western Europe, extending to the North Pole. These include Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden and Denmark, the Faroe Islands, Åland and in most definitions Greenland, because of their longstanding political and linguistic ties. Northern Europe has always been considered the most livable place in the world. The Nordic countries have rich and beautiful natural scenery, and people enjoy good welfare. These are countries that not only have developed economies in the region, and the world, but also have a way of life that is admired by many.

Denmark

Denmark is the smallest of the Nordic countries, possessing hundreds of islands, farmland, and endless beaches. Denmark, the Faroe Islands and Greenland are collectively known as the Kingdom of Denmark. While all three have their own parliaments, they are also part of the Kingdom of Denmark with Queen Margrethe II as the symbolic monarch.

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Norway

Norway is only slightly larger than the US state of New Mexico and two-thirds of Norway is mountainous. Norway has nearly 300 peaks over 2,000 meters (more than 6,500 feet) high.
Norway is the westernmost, northernmost – and surprisingly easternmost – of the three Scandinavian countries. Norway is known for its deep fjords, steep mountains, numerous waterfalls, wooden churches, the Northern Lights and thousands of years of maritime traditions. Norway’s topology and nature have a distinctive regional diversity.

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Switzerland

Sweden is the largest of the Nordic countries by size and population, with about 10 million inhabitants. It is home to endless forests, clear blue lakes and beautiful archipelagos along the coast.
The country borders Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark via a bridge tunnel over the Öresund.
The most popular souvenir in Sweden is the “overtaking the moose” warning sign that is often seen along Swedish roads. Swedes replace thousands of these traffic signs every year

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Finland

One of the Nordic countries, Finland is known as the “Land of 1,000 Lakes”, yet the country has over 188,000 lakes with 98,000 islands to explore.
The EU country is the most sparsely populated and the only Nordic country to use the euro, with Nordic languages being the first language of only a minority.

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Iceland

Is an island country in the north Atlantic Ocean, in Northern Europe, and therefore culturally part of Europe. The name Iceland is a misnomer: while glaciers cover 10% of the land, its mild climate and volcanic activity keep the country warm. Settled during the Viking Age, Iceland has the world’s oldest parliament, the Alþingi. It’s called the Land of Fire and State The breathtaking scenery of volcanoes, glaciers, geysers and waterfalls on this North Atlantic island.
Reykjavik, Iceland’s capital, has sidewalks that are heated by geothermal heat in winter. And also used for home heating for the people of Reykjavik.

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Åland

Åland is an autonomous archipelago in the Baltic Sea, consisting of a main island and a surrounding archipelago. Although legally part of Finland, in practice the islands run their business and are quite different from the mainland. As fewer than 30,000 inhabitants speak Swedish, the Finnish name of the province of Ahvenanmaa is rarely used.
This is where the Swedish-speaking population has a distinctive culture and sense of national identity.

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Faroe Islands

The Faroe Islands or Faeroe are 18 islands in the mid-North Atlantic Ocean, northwest of Scotland and between Iceland and Norway. The archipelago is a self-governing island territory of Denmark, although they aim politically for greater independence with a very distinct culture and national consciousness. Especially known for its impressive natural scenery and unique life.

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Greenland

Greenland is an autonomous territory of Denmark; geographical part of North America. The indigenous people, the Inuit, are also culturally close to the Native Americans, but have a strong modern Nordic influence.
While the Baltic states share a common history with the Nordic countries, and the Estonians in particular claim their country Nordic, they are not members of the Nordic Council and they are covered by a separate area.

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