Scandinavia - Wikipedia Most people in Scandinavia today speak Scandinavian languages that evolved from Old Norse, originally spoken by ancient Germanic tribes in southern Scandinavia
An Introduction to the 5 Scandinavian Countries - ThoughtCo Scandinavia consists of Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, and Iceland, each with unique landscapes and climates Norway, Sweden, and Denmark are situated on the Scandinavian Peninsula, with Finland and Iceland nearby
11 of the best places to visit in Scandinavia - Lonely Planet The three countries of Norway, Denmark and Sweden comprise Scandinavia, a region of Northern Europe where you’ll find fjords, forests and hygge, highly seasonal weather, rugged islands and a distinctively minimalist style of home decor
The Nordic Countries: An Ultimate Illustrated Guide (2025 Update) 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 during the Viking Age
Scandinavia: Places, People History of Northern Europe The most common definition of Scandinavia is Denmark, Norway and Sweden The three countries share an enormous amount of history, and the languages are extremely closely related
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 Germanic languages
What are the Scandinavian Countries? - The Norwegian Standard The nations making up Europe’s northernmost region are most commonly called either Scandinavia – Norway, Denmark, and Sweden – or the Nordic countries – Norway, Denmark, Sweden, Iceland, and Finland
Nordic countries - Wikipedia Scandinavia refers typically to the cultural and linguistic group formed by Denmark, Norway and Sweden, or the Scandinavian Peninsula, which is formed by mainland Norway and Sweden as well as the northwesternmost part of Finland Outside of the Nordic region the term Scandinavia is sometimes used as a synonym for the Nordic countries