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Where Did the Name Scandinavia Come From and Is Scandinavia a Country or a Region?

April 26, 2017country region scandinavia

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Where Did the Name Scandinavia Come From and Is Scandinavia a Country or a Region?

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Scandinavia is a region that comprises the countries of Norway, Sweden, and Denmark. Finland and Iceland are sometimes considered part of Scandinavia. Scandinavia extends into the Arctic Circle, but has mild weather because of the Gulf Stream. Most of the people who live in Scandinavia are Scandinavians, and belong to the group