The Nordic countries, the Faroe Islands, Greenland and Åland
Facts about the Nordic countries
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Facts about Denmark
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Denmark, the most southerly of the Nordic countries, is a small, densely populated country, made up of a large of islands skirted by lovely beaches.
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Facts about Finland
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Lakes and forests characterise the expansive Finnish landscape. Finland is also renowned for mobile phones, design and Moomins.
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Facts about Iceland
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In the northern part of the Atlantic Ocean lies the volcanic island of Iceland, famous for its warm springs and dramatic scenery.
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Facts about Norway
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For many, Norway is synonymous with oil and mountains. Its dramatic, beautiful scenery stretches from the beaches and cliffs in the south through the mountainous areas in the middle to the midnight sun at the North Cape.
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Facts about Sweden
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The largest country in the Nordic Region is also the one with the biggest population. For many, Sweden is synonymous with the production of high-quality cars, iron and steel.
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Facts about the Faroe Islands
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Fish and wild scenery are characteristic of the Faroe Islands, an island group in the North Atlantic.
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Facts about Greenland
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The inhabitants of Greenland originate from Central Asia. The country is part of the North American continent, but geopolitically the island is part of Europe.
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Facts about Åland
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Åland consists of 6,757 islands situated midway between Sweden and Finland. Although the people of Åland speak Swedish, this autonomous territory is part of Finland.