Scandinavia

In English usage, Scandinavia can refer to DenmarkDenmark, NorwayNorway, and SwedenSweden, sometimes more narrowly to the Scandinavian Peninsula, or more broadly to include ÅlandÅland, the Faroe IslandsFaroe Islands, FinlandFinland, and IcelandIceland.

The broader definition is similar to what are locally called the Nordic countries, which also include the remote Norwegian islands of Svalbard and Jan MayenJan Mayen, and GreenlandGreenland, a constituent country within the Kingdom of Denmark.

Scandinavia (/ˌskændɪˈneɪviə/ SKAN-di-NAY-vee-ə) is a subregion in Northern Europe, with strong historical, cultural, and linguistic ties.

In English usage, Scandinavia can refer to Denmark, Norway, and Sweden, sometimes more narrowly to the Scandinavian Peninsula, or more broadly to include Åland, the Faroe Islands, Finland, and Iceland.

The broader definition is similar to what are locally called the Nordic countries, which also include the remote Norwegian islands of Svalbard and Jan Mayen, and Greenland, a constituent country within the Kingdom of Denmark.