Why are Sweden, Norway and Finland known as Scandinavian countries?

Dear Student,

The answer to your question is as follows:

Scandinavia is derived from Scania which is the southernmost province of Sweden. Pliny the Elder first referred to the region as Scatinavia. It was initially used to address the kingdoms of Denmark, Norway and Sweden. In modern usage, Finland has been incorporated into Scandinavia as well. Thus, it refers to a cultural as well as a political region in Northern Europe.

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