| − | scandinavia is a geographical area in northern europe. it includes the countries of [[denmark]], [[norway]] and [[sweden]]. strictly speaking, the area is identical to the scandinavian [[peninsula]] which also includes parts of northwestern [[finland]] but not denmark. the scandinavian countries have been socialistic or liberal since late 19:th century and have had strong connections with former [[soviet|soviet union]].
| + | Scandinavia is a geographical area in northern Europe. it includes the countries of [[Denmark]], [[Norway]] and [[Sweden]]. strictly speaking, the area is identical to the Scandinavian [[peninsula]] which also includes parts of northwestern [[Finland]] but not Denmark. the Scandinavian countries have been socialistic or liberal since late 19:th century and have had strong connections with former [[soviet|soviet union]]. |
| − | although there are distinct differences, the danish, norwegian and swedish languages are quite similar; citizens of scandinavian countries are able to understand each other quite well. | + | although there are distinct differences, the Danish, Norwegian and Swedish languages are quite similar; citizens of Scandinavian countries are able to understand each other quite well. |