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The Nordic Nations . Chp 6, Section 4. Nordic Nations. The Nordic Nations make up the northernmost part of Europe. They are also known as Scandinavia. They include: Norway, Sweden, Finland, Denmark, and Iceland.
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The Nordic Nations Chp 6, Section 4
Nordic Nations • The Nordic Nations make up the northernmost part of Europe. • They are also known as Scandinavia. • They include: Norway, Sweden, Finland, Denmark, and Iceland. • They have traditionally enjoyed some of the highest standard of livings in the world.
Norway • Mostly cold climate • 1/3 of Norway lies north of the Arctic Circle • Called the Land of the Midnight Sun because the sun never sets in the midsummer months • In midwinter months, the sun never rises
Norway • A mild climate is found along the southern and western coasts due to the warm winds from the North Atlantic currents • Most of Norway’s population lives along these coasts
Norway • Norway has both oil and natural gas resources • Another important resource is fish. • Warm ocean currents keep most of Norway’s port’s ice free year round
Norway • Parliamentary democracy • Norway has a monarchy, but is governed by an elected prime minister • Norway elected not to join the EU so it could retain control of it’s environment.
Norway • The people greatly value their cultural traditions • Elaborate folk dress is often seen at weddings and festivals
Norway • ¾ of the population lives in urban centers • Oslo is the capital city • Skiing and snowmobiling are popular leisure activities
Sweden • Abundant natural resources: Iron ore, dense forests • Exports: machinery, cars, paper products, wood, and electronics. • Only 8% of Sweden's land can be used for farming
Sweden • Sweden’s wealth has enabled it to be a welfare state. • Sweden is a constitutional monarchy • Member of EU
Sweden • Most of Sweden's population lives in cities in the Southern lowlands. • Stockholm is the capital and largest city.
Finland • Wealth comes from huge forests of spruce, pine, and birch wood. • Paper and wood products are their major exports • Joined the EU in 1995
Finland • The Finn’s ancestors are thought to have migrated from Siberia. • Their language and culture differs from the other Nordic nations • Most Finn’s live in cities on the southern coast
Finland • Helsinki is the capital and has a population of around 1 million people • Cities try to keep the small town feel by having no skyscrapers • Finn’s enjoy cross-country skiing and saunas
Denmark • Most of Denmark is located on a peninsula called Jutland. • Farm products include butter, cheese, bacon, and ham. • Royal Copenhagen porcelain is famous around the world • The Danes also invented Legos
Denmark • 5.4 million people • Parliamentary democracy with a monarch as head of state • Elected officials run the country • Joined the EU in 1993
Denmark • Copenhagen is the capital and largest city • Also home to one of the worlds most famous statues called the Little Mermaid (a character from a Hans Christian Anderson story)
Iceland • Iceland was ruled by Denmark for hundreds of years so Danish is still widely spoken there • Known for it’s glaciers and geysers • Use geothermal energy to heat homes and other buildings
Iceland • Iceland is home to more than 200 volcano’s . • These volcano's heat the hot springs that makes geothermal energy possible. • Economy depends heavily on fishing
Iceland • Population of 300,000 • Most live in urban areas • Over half live in the capital city of Reykjavik. • Recently Iceland economy has suffered major issues. • The literacy rate in Iceland is 100%
