4. Introduction
Scandinavia refers to three Northern
European countries: Sweden and Norway
(together form Scandinavian Peninsula),
Denmark
Finland and Iceland are generally included,
while Greenland is rarely.
5. Scandinavian Peninsula
Comprised of two of three Scandinavian countries:
Sweden & Norway
Denmark physiographical is part of North
European Plain rather than peninsula itself.
6. Denmark
Capital: Copenhagen
Denmark is the southern most Scandinavian country,
consists of over 400 islands, Linked to the main land by
bridges
Almost all of the Denmark is low and flat, but there
many low hills as well.
8. Norway
Capital: Oslo
Also called “The Land of Vikings, and the midnight
Sun”, Norway is the north most country in Europe.
Norway is a jagged expanse of islands.
10. Sweden
Capital: Stockholm
Sweden is the largest of scandinavian countries – both in
land size and population
Sweden offers numerous lakes and sceneries to the
tourists