Scandinavia Map

About Scandinavia

Scandinavia traditionally refers to the three kingdoms of Norway, Sweden, and Denmark, which share cultural, historical, and linguistic ties. The broader term "Nordic countries" also includes Finland and Iceland.

Norway occupies the western part of the Scandinavian Peninsula, sharing its longest border with Sweden to the east. The countries share a common history, similar languages, and strong cooperation through various agreements including passport-free travel.

Scandinavian Countries

Norway

Capital: Oslo | Population: 5.5 million | Area: 385,207 km²

Sweden

Capital: Stockholm | Population: 10.5 million | Area: 450,295 km²

Denmark

Capital: Copenhagen | Population: 5.9 million | Area: 43,094 km²

Nordic Countries (Extended)

Finland

Capital: Helsinki | Population: 5.5 million | Not Scandinavian but Nordic

Iceland

Capital: Reykjavik | Population: 370,000 | Nordic island nation

Major Cities in Scandinavia

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Oslo, Norway

Norwegian capital, museums, modern architecture, fjord location.

59.9139°N, 10.7522°E

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Stockholm, Sweden

Swedish capital built on 14 islands, historic old town, royal palace.

59.3293°N, 18.0686°E

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Copenhagen, Denmark

Danish capital, Tivoli Gardens, Little Mermaid, colorful Nyhavn.

55.6761°N, 12.5683°E

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Bergen, Norway

Gateway to Norwegian fjords, UNESCO Bryggen wharf.

60.3913°N, 5.3221°E

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Gothenburg, Sweden

Sweden's second city, close to Norwegian border.

57.7089°N, 11.9746°E

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Malmö, Sweden

Connected to Copenhagen by the Øresund Bridge.

55.6050°N, 13.0038°E

Norway's Borders

Sweden: 1,619 km - Norway's longest border, easy crossing points
Finland: 736 km - Northern border in Finnmark
Russia: 196 km - Eastern Finnmark, heavily controlled

Travel Between Scandinavian Countries

Oslo to Stockholm: 5-6 hours by train or car
Oslo to Copenhagen: 8 hours by train, 2 hours by flight
Bergen to Gothenburg: 7 hours by car
No border controls: Schengen area allows free movement

Scandinavian Cooperation

Nordic Council: Inter-parliamentary cooperation since 1952
Nordic Passport Union: Freedom to travel and work since 1954
Language: Norwegian, Swedish, and Danish are mutually intelligible
Culture: Shared Viking heritage and similar traditions