Norwegian Geography and the Arctic Circle

• Sweden: farmers raise pigs, cattle, sheep, grow barley, wheat, sugar beets, and have a reliable fishing industry. Vikings lived there from 800s to 1000s, dividing the country into provinces during the Middle Ages. Today, 25 provinces serve as historical legacies. Sweden remained neutral during World Wars I and II. Finland was controlled by Sweden and Russia throughout history, is independent today with Helsinki as capital, and shares borders with Sweden, Norway, Russia, and has a long coastline bordered by the Baltic and Gulf of Bothnia. Finland has over 50,000 lakes, forests, and a diverse range of wildlife. Majority are Finns, with Swedes and Sami as minority groups.

• Finland: languages and geographically not part of Scandinavia, but shares history and culture with Sweden and Norway. Siblings to the west, sharing borders with Sweden, Norway, and Russia. Largest city is Helsinki. Largely covered in forests, has a long coastline, and consists of over 50,000 lakes. Population is predominantly Finnish, with Swedes and Sami as minority groups. Majority are Christian, mainly Lutherans.

• Denmark: smallest country in Scandinavia, capital is Copenhagen, and Jutland Peninsula makes up most of its mainland regions. Borders Germany and includes over 400 islands off the east coast of Jutland. Denmark has few natural resources but rich soil for farming, with primary economy based on services, manufacturing, and tourism. Denmark has a diverse range of wildlife, including pika, nightingale, raccoondog, stork, and various birds. Majority are Danes, but minorities include people from Turkey, Pakistan, and Iran. Danish is the official language, with English widely spoken. People are primarily Christian, living in cities and towns.

• Middle Ages: Sweden was divided into provinces, with each having its laws governed by their kings. Lasted from the fall of Rome to the fall of Constantinople. During this time, Swedish Vikings established trade routes by attacking lands across northeastern Europe and Russia.

• Finland: part of Sweden till the early 19th century, gained independence in 1917, and has been one of Europe's most stable countries since. Helsinki is the capital and largest city. Finland shares borders with Sweden, Norway, and Russia and has a long coastline bordered by the Baltic Sea, Gulf of Bothnia, and Gulf of Finland. The country has a diverse range of wildlife and is primarily inhabited by Finns, with Swedes and Sami as minority groups.

• Sweden: major agricultural and fishing industry, with farmers raising pigs, cattle, sheep, and growing barley, wheat, and sugar beets. Vikings lived in Sweden from the 8th to the 11th centuries and divided the country into provinces during the Middle Ages. Today, 25 provinces serve as historical legacies. Sweden has remained neutral throughout history.

• Denmark: capital is Copenhagen, borders Germany, has a diverse range of wildlife, and is primarily inhabited by Danes. Denmark's economy is primarily based on services, manufacturing, and tourism. During the Middle Ages, Denmark united Scandinavia and Iceland, but Sweden split from the union in 1523. Denmark was occupied by Nazi Germany during World War II and granted self-governance to the Faroe Islands in 1948. Greenland gained autonomy in 1979, and Denmark joined the European Union in 1973.

• Sweden: farmers raise pigs, cattle, sheep, grow barley, wheat, sugar beets, and have a reliable fishing industry. Vikings lived there from 800s to 1000s, dividing the country into provinces during the Middle Ages. Today, 25 provinces serve as historical legacies. Sweden remained neutral during World Wars I and II. Finland was controlled by Sweden and Russia throughout history, is independent today with Helsinki as capital, and shares borders with Sweden, Norway, Russia, and has a long coastline bordered by the Baltic and Gulf of Bothnia. Finland has over 50,000 lakes, forests, and a diverse range of wildlife. Majority are Finns, with Swedes and Sami as minority groups.

• Finland: languages and geographically not part of Scandinavia, but shares history and culture with Sweden and Norway. Siblings to the west, sharing borders with Sweden, Norway, and Russia. Largest city is Helsinki. Largely covered in forests, has a long coastline, and consists of over 50,000 lakes. Population is predominantly Finnish, with Swedes and Sami as minority groups. Majority are Christian, mainly Lutherans.

• Denmark: smallest country in Scandinavia, capital is Copenhagen, and Jutland Peninsula makes up most of its mainland regions. Borders Germany and includes over 400 islands off the east coast of Jutland. Denmark has few natural resources but rich soil for farming, with primary economy based on services, manufacturing, and tourism. Denmark has a diverse range of wildlife, including pika, nightingale, raccoondog, stork, and various birds. Majority are Danes, but minorities include people from Turkey, Pakistan, and Iran. Danish is the official language, with English widely spoken. People are primarily Christian, living in cities and towns.

• Middle Ages: Sweden was divided into provinces, with each having its laws governed by their kings. Lasted from the fall of Rome to the fall of Constantinople. During this time, Swedish Vikings established trade routes by attacking lands across northeastern Europe and Russia.

• Finland: part of Sweden till the early 19th century, gained independence in 1917, and has been one of Europe's most stable countries since. Helsinki is the capital and largest city. Finland shares borders with Sweden, Norway, and Russia and has a long coastline bordered by the Baltic Sea, Gulf of Bothnia, and Gulf of Finland. The country has a diverse range of wildlife and is primarily inhabited by Finns, with Swedes and Sami as minority groups.

• Sweden: major agricultural and fishing industry, with farmers raising pigs, cattle, sheep, and growing barley, wheat, and sugar beets. Vikings lived in Sweden from the 8th to the 11th centuries and divided the country into provinces during the Middle Ages. Today, 25 provinces serve as historical legacies. Sweden has remained neutral throughout history.

• Denmark: capital is Copenhagen, borders Germany, has a diverse range of wildlife, and is primarily inhabited by Danes. Denmark's economy is primarily based on services, manufacturing, and tourism. During the Middle Ages, Denmark united Scandinavia and Iceland, but Sweden split from the union in 1523. Denmark was occupied by Nazi Germany during World War II and granted self-governance to the Faroe Islands in 1948. Greenland gained autonomy in 1979, and Denmark joined the European Union in 1973.

• Sweden: farmers raise pigs, cattle, sheep, grow barley, wheat, sugar beets, and have a reliable fishing industry. Vikings lived there from 800s to 1000s, dividing the country into provinces during the Middle Ages. Today, 25 provinces serve as historical legacies. Sweden remained neutral during World Wars I and II. Finland was controlled by Sweden and Russia throughout history, is independent today with Helsinki as capital, and shares borders with Sweden, Norway, Russia, and has a long coastline bordered by the Baltic and Gulf of Bothnia. Finland has over 50,000 lakes, forests, and a diverse range of wildlife. Majority are Finns, with Swedes and Sami as minority groups.

• Finland: languages and geographically not part of Scandinavia, but shares history and culture with Sweden and Norway. Siblings to the west, sharing borders with Sweden, Norway, and Russia. Largest city is Helsinki. Largely covered in forests, has a long coastline, and consists of over 50,000 lakes. Population is predominantly Finnish, with Swedes and Sami as minority groups. Majority are Christian, mainly Lutherans.

• Denmark: smallest country in Scandinavia, capital is Copenhagen, and Jutland Peninsula makes up most of its mainland regions. Borders Germany and includes over 400 islands off the east coast of Jutland. Denmark has few natural resources but rich soil for farming, with primary economy based on services, manufacturing, and tourism. Denmark has a diverse range of wildlife, including pika, nightingale, raccoondog, stork, and various birds. Majority are Danes, but minorities include people from Turkey, Pakistan, and Iran. Danish is the official language, with English widely spoken. People are primarily Christian, living in cities and towns.

• Middle Ages: Sweden was divided into provinces, with each having its laws governed by their kings. Lasted from the fall of Rome to the fall of Constantinople. During this time, Swedish Vikings established trade routes by attacking lands across northeastern Europe and Russia.

• Finland: part of Sweden till the early 19th century, gained independence in 1917, and has been one of Europe's most stable countries since. Helsinki is the capital and largest city. Finland shares borders with Sweden, Norway, and Russia and has a long coastline bordered by the Baltic Sea, Gulf of Bothnia, and Gulf of Finland. The country has a diverse range of wildlife and is primarily inhabited by Finns, with Swedes and Sami as minority groups.

• Sweden: major agricultural and fishing industry, with farmers raising pigs, cattle, sheep, and growing barley, wheat, and sugar beets. Vikings lived in Sweden from the 8th to the 11th centuries and divided the country into provinces during the Middle Ages. Today, 25 provinces serve as historical legacies. Sweden has remained neutral throughout history.

• Denmark: capital is Copenhagen, borders Germany, has a diverse range of wildlife, and is primarily inhabited by Danes. Denmark's economy is primarily based on services, manufacturing, and tourism. During the Middle Ages, Denmark united Scandinavia and Iceland, but Sweden split from the union in 1523. Denmark was occupied by Nazi Germany during World War II and granted self-governance to the Faroe Islands in 1948. Greenland gained autonomy in 1979, and Denmark joined the European Union in 1973.

• Sweden: farmers raise pigs, cattle, sheep, grow barley, wheat, sugar beets, and have a reliable fishing industry. Vikings lived there from 800s to 1000s, dividing the country into provinces during the Middle Ages. Today, 25 provinces serve as historical legacies. Sweden remained neutral during World Wars I and II. Finland was controlled by Sweden and Russia throughout history, is independent today with Helsinki as capital, and shares borders with Sweden, Norway, Russia, and has a long coastline bordered by the Baltic and Gulf of Bothnia. Finland has over 50,000 lakes, forests, and a diverse range of wildlife. Majority are Finns, with Swedes and Sami as minority groups.

• Finland: languages and geographically not part of Scandinavia, but shares history and culture with Sweden and Norway. Siblings to the west, sharing borders with Sweden, Norway, and Russia. Largest city is Helsinki. Largely covered in forests, has a long coastline, and consists of over 50,000 lakes. Population is predominantly Finnish, with Swedes and Sami as minority groups. Majority are Christian, mainly Lutherans.

• Denmark: smallest country in Scandinavia, capital is Copenhagen, and Jutland Peninsula makes up most of its mainland regions. Borders Germany and includes over 400 islands off the east coast of Jutland. Denmark has few natural resources but rich soil for farming, with primary economy based on services, manufacturing, and tourism. Denmark has a diverse range of wildlife, including pika, nightingale, raccoondog, stork, and various birds. Majority are Danes, but minorities include people from Turkey, Pakistan, and Iran. Danish is the official language, with English widely spoken. People are primarily Christian, living in cities and towns.

• Middle Ages: Sweden was divided into provinces, with each having its laws governed by their kings. Lasted from the fall of Rome to the fall of Constantinople. During this time, Swedish Vikings established trade routes by attacking lands across northeastern Europe and Russia.

• Finland: part of Sweden till the early 19th century, gained independence in 1917, and has been one of Europe's most stable countries since. Helsinki is the capital and largest city. Finland shares borders with Sweden, Norway, and Russia and has a long coastline bordered by the Baltic Sea, Gulf of Bothnia, and Gulf of Finland. The country has a diverse range of wildlife and is primarily inhabited by Finns, with Swedes and Sami as minority groups.

• Sweden: major agricultural and fishing industry, with farmers raising pigs, cattle, sheep, and growing barley, wheat, and sugar beets. Vikings lived in Sweden from the 8th to the 11th centuries and divided the country into provinces during the Middle Ages. Today, 25 provinces serve as historical legacies. Sweden has remained neutral throughout history.

• Denmark: capital is Copenhagen, borders Germany, has a diverse range of wildlife, and is primarily inhabited by Danes. Denmark's economy is primarily based on services, manufacturing, and tourism. During the Middle Ages, Denmark united Scandinavia and Iceland, but Sweden split from the union in 1523. Denmark was occupied by Nazi Germany during World War II and granted self-governance to the Faroe Islands in 1948. Greenland gained autonomy in 1979, and Denmark joined the European Union in 1973.

• Sweden: farmers raise pigs, cattle, sheep, grow barley, wheat, sugar beets, and have a reliable fishing industry. Vikings lived there from 800s to 1000s, dividing the country into provinces during the Middle Ages. Today, 25 provinces serve as historical legacies. Sweden remained neutral during World Wars I and II. Finland was controlled by Sweden and Russia throughout history, is independent today with Helsinki as capital, and shares borders with Sweden, Norway, Russia, and has a long coastline bordered by the Baltic and Gulf of Bothnia. Finland has over 50,000 lakes, forests, and a diverse range of wildlife. Majority are Finns, with Swedes and Sami as minority groups.

• Finland: languages and geographically not part of Scandinavia, but shares history and culture with Sweden and Norway. Siblings to the west, sharing borders with Sweden, Norway, and Russia. Largest city is Helsinki. Largely covered in forests, has a long coastline, and consists of over 50,000 lakes. Population is predominantly Finnish, with Swedes and Sami as minority groups. Majority are Christian, mainly Lutherans.

• Denmark: smallest country in Scandinavia, capital is Copenhagen, and Jutland Peninsula makes up most of its mainland regions. Borders Germany and includes over 400 islands off the east coast of Jutland. Denmark has few natural resources but rich soil for farming, with primary economy based on services, manufacturing, and tourism. Denmark has a diverse range of wildlife, including pika, nightingale, raccoondog, stork, and various birds. Majority are Danes, but minorities include people from Turkey, Pakistan, and Iran. Danish is the official language, with English widely spoken. People are primarily Christian, living in cities and towns.

• Middle Ages: Sweden was divided into provinces, with each having its laws governed by their kings. Lasted from the fall of Rome to the fall of Constantinople. During this time, Swedish Vikings established trade routes by attacking lands across northeastern Europe and Russia.

• Finland: part of Sweden till the early 19th century, gained independence in 1917, and has been one of Europe's most stable countries since. Helsinki is the capital and largest city. Finland shares borders with Sweden, Norway, and Russia and has a long coastline bordered by the Baltic Sea, Gulf of Bothnia, and Gulf of Finland. The country has a diverse range of wildlife and is primarily inhabited by Finns, with Swedes and Sami as minority groups.

• Sweden: major agricultural and fishing industry, with farmers raising pigs, cattle, sheep, and growing barley, wheat, and sugar beets. Vikings lived in Sweden from the 8th to the 11th centuries and divided the country into provinces during the Middle Ages. Today, 25 provinces serve as historical legacies. Sweden has remained neutral throughout history.

• Denmark: capital is Copenhagen, borders Germany, has a diverse range of wildlife, and is primarily inhabited by Danes. Denmark's economy is primarily based on services, manufacturing, and tourism. During the Middle Ages, Denmark united Scandinavia and Iceland, but Sweden split from the union in 1523. Denmark was occupied by Nazi Germany during World War II and granted self-governance to the Faroe Islands in 1948. Greenland gained autonomy in 1979, and Denmark joined the European Union in 1973.

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