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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. How Minnesota keeps its Scandinavian heritage alive

    Dec 16, 2024 · Today, about 43% of Minnesotans who reported multiple ancestry identify as Scandinavian, according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Evidence of the state’s …

  3. 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.

  4. 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 …

  5. 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 …

  6. 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 …

  7. 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 …

  8. How to Experience Nordic Culture in Minnesota

    Discover fine Scandinavian gifts, food, needlework and clothing at Ingebretsens, a South Minneapolis market that opened in 1921. Register in advance to take classes in traditional needlework and …

  9. Scandinavian Travel Guide 2026 | VisitNordic

    Scandinavia is a Northern European region that includes Denmark, Norway and Sweden. These three countries are often referred to as the Scandinavian countries. Finland and Iceland are sometimes …

  10. What the Scandinavian concept of hygge can teach Americans about …

    Jan 2, 2026 · As the holiday season comes to a close and parts of the country face frigid temperatures this New Year’s, we explore a concept of comfort, warmth and joy that began in Scandinavian …