nordic nations
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Nordic Nations
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Countries
The following countries make up the Nordic
Nations
Norway
Sweden
Finland
Denmark
Iceland
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NORWAY
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Norways Land
Long, jagged Atlantic
Ocean coastline
Known for the many
fjords their coastlinehas
FJORDS = steep-sided
valleys that are inlets
of the sea
Has over 150,000
offshore islands that
protect the coast from
Atlantic storms
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Government, Economy and People
GOVERNMENT
Parliamentary Democracy(aka Prime Minister) witha Constitutional
Monarchy (aka King withlittle power)
ECONOMY
Wealthy country
One of the worlds largest oil
exporters
Fish is a major export
PEOPLE
Scandinavian Very similar to
Swedes and Danes
Close ties to U.S. because ofmigration
Outdoor sports, especially
skiing (national sport)
Very good education system
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Current Events
July 2011: 77 people died inNorways worst terroristviolence since World War II.
A domestic terrorist detonateda bomb in downtown Oslo,killing eight people.
The bomber then traveled tonearby Utya Island, where heshot and killed 69 people at ayouth camp.
He was sentenced to themaximum possible term of 21
years and was ordered toserve a minimum of 10 yearsin prison.
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SWEDEN
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Government, Economy and People
GOVERNMENT
Parliamentary Democracy (aka
Prime Minister) with a
Constitutional Monarchy (aka
King with little power)
ECONOMY
Wealthy industrial country
Abundant natural resources
Iron ore deposits and
extensive pine forests
PEOPLE
Most live in urban areas in the
central and southern part of
country
Sweden is famous for
smrgsbord
Outdoor sports (skiing and
hockey)
Welfare State and high
standard of living
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Finlands Popular Culture
ABBA (Mamma Mia)
Stieg Larssons (author) The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, The Girl Who Played with Fire, The Girl Who Kicked the Hornets Nest
IKEA
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FINLAND
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Finlands Land
Known for scenicbeauty
70% of land covered bythick, dense forest
Thousands of scenicislands offshore
Some northern partslie in Arctic Circle and
receive 24 hours a dayof sunlight duringperiods of the summer
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Government, Economy and People
GOVERNMENT
Democratic Republic (similar to
U.S.)
President is head of state
ECONOMY
Wealthy industrial country
Abundant natural resources
Iron ore deposits and
extensive pine forests
PEOPLE
Most live in the south where
the climate is mild
Love the outdoors and arts
Well-known for style of bath
called a sauna
Welfare State and high
standard of living
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DENMARK
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Denmarks Land
Consists of a peninsula and482 islands. About 100 ofislands have people livingon them
Peninsula is called Jutland
Link between Nordiccountries and mainlandEurope
Greenland is a provinceand the Faroe Islands are aself-governing part of
Danish kingdom More than 1/5th live in the
Copenhagen area
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Government, Economy and People
GOVERNMENT
Constitutional Monarchy
The Queen has actual powers
Prime Minister
ECONOMY
Strong economy despite lack of
natural resources
Windmills produce about 20% of
electrical power Meat and other food products,
petroleum products and
pharmaceuticals
PEOPLE
One of the highest standards of
living in the world
Outdoor sports, especially skiing
(national sport)
Very good education system
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Denmarks Popular Culture
Denmark came up with the LEGO. Hans Christian Andersen (author)
The Ugly Duckling, The Emperor's New Clothes, and The Little Mermaid t
Lars Ulrich (Metallica)
Rich, flaky raised sweet rolls (Danish pastries)
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ICELAND
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Icelands Land
Called the Land of Ice andFire because large glacierslie next to steaming hotsprings, geysers, andvolcanoes
Called the Land ofMidnight Sun. It is lightalmost 24 hours a day inJune and dark for a similar
period in December.
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Government, Economy and People
GOVERNMENT
Republic
President elected by people (has little
power)
Prime Minister and Cabinet do
majority of governing
ECONOMY
Relies on fish and fish products
Country is introducing new
manufacturing and service industries
Banking is an incredibly important
sector of economy
PEOPLE
Icelanders resemble the people of
Ireland, Scotland, and Scandinavia.
Icelanders do not have family names.They have a first name, and a second
name that combines the father's first
name and -son for a male or -dottirfor
a female
Majority of people live on coast or in
Reykjavik