Scandinavia

Also known as Scandenavia, Scadanan, Scedeland, Skandenavia, Scandinavian civilization, Scadinavia, Skandinavia, Scadan

Scandinavia is a subregion of northern Europe that most commonly comprises Denmark, Norway, and Sweden, which share strong historical, cultural, and linguistic ties. It may also refer to the Scandinavian Peninsula (which excludes Denmark but includes part of northern Finland). In English usage, the term is also used as a synonym for the Nordic countries. Iceland and the Faroe Islands are sometimes included, due to their ethnolinguistic ties to Sweden, Norway, and Denmark. Although Finland differs from the other Nordic countries in this respect, some authors consider it Scandinavian because of

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Scandinavia is a subregion of northern Europe most commonly referring to Denmark, Norway, and Sweden, which share strong historical, cultural, and linguistic connections. The term is important because it identifies a distinct cultural and historical area in Europe, though its exact boundaries vary depending on whether it includes the Scandinavian Peninsula, Nordic countries, or related regions like Iceland and Finland.

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Country.demonym: Scandinavian
Country.name: Scandinavia
Country.image_map: Scandinavia M2002074 lrg.jpg
Country.map_caption: Photo of the Fennoscandian Peninsula and Denmark, as well as other areas surrounding the Baltic Sea, in March 2002
Country.membership_type: Composition
Country.membership: In English, the term is sometimes used more loosely to also include: Nordic territories that are not part of Scandinavia:
Country.languages_type: Languages

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Wikidata facts

Demonym: Skandinavierinnen
Image: Map of Scandinavia.svg

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Commons category: Scandinavia
Commons gallery: Scandinavia
P8168: Paul Codrea

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Contents

Geography
Scandinavia as a concept
Etymology
Appearance in medieval Germanic languages
Possible influence on Sámi languages
Reintroduction of the term ''Scandinavia'' in the 18th century
Use of ''Nordic countries'' vs. ''Scandinavia''
Different meanings of the term ''Scandinavian''
Languages
North Germanic languages
Uralic languages
Finnish
Sámi languages
Other languages
History
Ancient descriptions
Viking Age
The Middle Ages
Scandinavian unions
Economy
Tourism
See also
References
Further reading
Historical
Recent
External links

The geography of the region is varied, from the Norwegian fjords in the west and Scandinavian mountains covering parts of Norway and Sweden, to the low and flat areas of Denmark in the south, as well as archipelagos and lakes in the east. Most of the population in the region live in the more temperate southern regions, with the northern parts having long, cold winters.