We’re heading to the region that hosts the five happiest countries in the world.
Welcome to Scandinavia. The countries located in the northernmost part of Europe are called “Scandinavian countries”. We can list these countries as Denmark, Finland, Sweden, Norway and Iceland respectively. Although the official languages of the countries vary, their historical cultures are common. In addition, Scandinavian countries are also called “Nordic countries”. In these countries, where the welfare level is quite high, the per capita income is well above the world average. Export, winter tourism and fishing can be listed among the main livelihoods of the people of the country.
Denmark is known as the earliest Scandinavian country to join the European Union. Finland and Sweden joined the EU in 1995, while Iceland and Norway are not members of the European Union. Where is Scandinavia? What continent is Norway located on? What are the Scandinavian countries? What continent is Denmark in? Where is the Scandinavian peninsula located? Which Scandinavian countries are considered happy countries? On which continent is the Scandinavian peninsula located? What are the Nordic countries? We have told you everything you wonder about Scandinavian countries in all details.
To put it in general terms, Scandinavia is considered the geography of the countries in Northern Europe. We can list Denmark, Sweden and Norway as Scandinavian countries. Together with these countries, Finland, Iceland, Faroe Islands and Greenland make up the Scandinavian countries. The languages of these countries are quite similar to each other except Finnish. These languages are called Scandinavian languages. Below we have listed the 5 most curious Scandinavian countries.
1. Denmark
Copenhagen is the capital of Denmark, located in Scandinavia. Denmark is governed by a constitutional monarchy. Greenland and the Faroe Islands are also Danish islands. Iceland remained under Danish rule until 1944. Denmark, which took the first place in a row for years but left the leadership to Norway after a while, is a Scandinavian country with a high level of happiness. We mentioned that the capital of the country is Copenhagen.
So what is the population ratio of this city? With a population of approximately 1 million 215 thousand, Copenhagen is the most populous city of both Denmark and other Scandinavian countries. If we need to list the most developing sectors in the capital, we can talk about port and trade. We can list the most popular spots of the country as: The Little Mermaid Statue, Christiansborg Palace, Bakkent Amusement Park, Danish Open Air Museum, Rosenborg Castle, Stroget Street, Tivoli Gardens.
2. Sweden
Officially the Kingdom of Sweden, it is a country located on the Scandinavian peninsula in Northern Europe. The country’s border neighbors are Norway from the west and north, and Finland from the east. Sweden is also connected to Denmark by the Öresund Bridge in the south. With an area of approximately 450,295 km², Sweden is the third largest country among the European Union countries.
The total population of the country is 10,182,291 million. 85% of the people in the country live in cities. The capital of Sweden is Stockholm, which is also considered the largest city in the country. About 2 million people live in the capital. 1.3 million people live in the center. We can mention the other big cities of the country, respectively, Gothenburg and Malmö.
Sweden has the status of a country with a parliamentary system and a legitimate monarchy. Additionally, the country has been a member of the European Union since 1 January 1995. The capital city of Stockholm has a total area of 188 square kilometers. The capital, which is also the largest city in the country, is visited by 1.5 million tourists a year. The annual festivals in Stockholm are Oktoberfest, Classical Music Festival and Wira Spalen. In addition, the Nobel Prize Ceremony takes place every year in Stockholm. We can list the most known points of the country as: Stockholm Palace – Vasa Museum, Stockholm City Hall, Lake Malaren.
3. Norway
Officially known as the Kingdom of Norway, it is a country located in the western part of the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Neighboring Finland, Sweden and Russia, the country has a coast on the Norwegian Sea, an arm of the Atlantic Ocean, in the west. The capital of the country, which is governed by a constitutional monarchy, is Oslo.
Norway is a Nordic country spread over an area of 385,207 km2. The reason for their negative approach to the European Union is their concerns that it will negatively affect the fishing industry. On the other hand; It is a member of EFTA (European Free Movement Organization) with Norway, Switzerland, Iceland and Liechtenstein. It does not want to leave this membership or move to the EU.
Norway is considered one of the happiest countries in the world. It would not be wrong to say that it also has the most beautiful nature in the world. Moreover, the natural beauties of the country are always open to everyone. The life they live together with nature is one of the important reasons for the happiness of the Norwegian people.
The population of Oslo, the capital of the country, is about 685 thousand. At the same time, Oslo is one of the most populated and most expensive cities in Scandinavia. Cultural and historical tourism is highly developed in Oslo. We can list the most known points of the country as: Viking Ship Museum, Karl Johans Street, Astrup Fearnley Art Museum, The Vigeland Park, Oslo Cathedral, Akershus Fortress and Kon Tiki Museum.
4. Iceland
Iceland, ranked 4th on our list, is an island and European country located southeast of Greenland, north of the Atlantic Ocean, and northwest of Scandinavia and Great Britain. The capital and largest city is Reykjavík, located in the southwest of the country. Reykjavík is home to more than two-thirds of Iceland’s population. Reykjavik is also considered the northernmost capital city in the world. In fact, officially Iceland is not part of the European Union. In other words, it does not belong to Europe geographically. But culturally it is part of Europe. Iceland is currently a member of the Scandinavian Passport Union and the Schengen Area as a non-voting participant under EU law.
Iceland is among the happiest countries in the world. At the same time, Iceland is a country with a very good economy and a high level of prosperity. Especially this northern country, where tourism is progressing well, enchants those who see it with its magnificent nature. The reason for the happiness of Icelanders is usually due to friendship relations.
In the country where the population is quite small, almost most people know and trust each other. The population of the country’s capital, Reykjavik, is about 180 thousand. Fishing and winter tourism are highly developed in Reykjavik. We can list the most known places of the country as: Hallgrimskirkja Cathedral, Sun Voyager Ice Statue, Iceland National Museum and Viking Maritime Museum.
5. Finland
We complete our list of Scandinavian countries with Finland. Officially, the Republic of Finland is a Northern European country located in Northern Europe on the Baltic Sea coast. It is located on the Scandinavian peninsula and its capital is Helsinki. It borders Russia to the east, Norway to the north, and Sweden to the west. The number of saunas in the country is quite high. Scandinavian land Finland winks at number five among the happiest countries on Earth.
One of the reasons for this is Finland’s growing economy. Like other Scandinavian countries, the existence of a welfare state in Finland keeps the quality of life of its citizens at a very high level. The capital of the country is Helsinki. The population of the city, which has a coast on the Gulf of Finland, is approximately 645 thousand. We can list the most popular spots of the country as: Helsinki Cathedral, Klasma Contemporary Art Museum and Seurasaari Open Air Museum.
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