Scandinavian Countries
Scandinavia strictly refers to three countries: Denmark, Norway and Sweden, which share closely related languages and a common history. People often use the word loosely to mean all of Northern Europe, but that broader group is properly called the Nordic countries, which adds Finland and Iceland. The distinction matters because Finnish is not related to the Scandinavian languages at all.
3 countries Scandinavia proper is Denmark, Norway and Sweden. The wider Nordic group adds Finland and Iceland.
| Country | Capital | Currency | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
 Denmark | Copenhagen | DKK kr | 6,009,169 |
 Norway | Oslo | NOK kr | 5,610,870 |
 Sweden | Stockholm | SEK kr | 10,596,620 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Scandinavian and Nordic countries?
Scandinavia is Denmark, Norway and Sweden. The Nordic countries add Finland and Iceland to that group. Finland is Nordic but not Scandinavian, because Finnish is not a Scandinavian language.
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