'''Scandinavia''' is a geographical area in northern [[Europe]]. Typically, Scandinavia is considered to consist of the countries of Norway, Sweden, and Denmark. If Scandinavia is defined strictly by the geographical limits of the Scandinavian peninsula, Denmark is excluded. Finland is oftentimes included in Scandinavia, because it has very extensive cultural ties with the rest of the Scandinavian countries; Iceland is often included, for similar reasons. | '''Scandinavia''' is a geographical area in northern [[Europe]]. Typically, Scandinavia is considered to consist of the countries of Norway, Sweden, and Denmark. If Scandinavia is defined strictly by the geographical limits of the Scandinavian peninsula, Denmark is excluded. Finland is oftentimes included in Scandinavia, because it has very extensive cultural ties with the rest of the Scandinavian countries; Iceland is often included, for similar reasons. |