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    Scandinavia
    Scandinavia is made up of the mainland of Norway, the mainland of Sweden, the northwestern part of Finland, and a part of Northwest Russia.

    What is the Scandinavian Peninsula? 
    Scandinavia
    In English, the term Scandinavia usually refers to the countries of Norway, Sweden, and Denmark.

    What is Scandinavia?
    Scandinavia
    The Roman author Pliny the Elder was not alone in his belief that Scandinavia was an island.

    Ancient descriptions of Scandinavia: Cryptic and interesting
    Scandinavia
    Geographically speaking, Finland is usually not considered a part of Scandinavia. 

    Is Finland part of Scandinavia?
    Scandinavia is made up of the mainland of Norway, the mainland of Sweden, the northwestern part of Finland, and a part of Northwest Russia.

    What is the Scandinavian Peninsula? 

    The Scandinavian Peninsula, located in Northern Europe, is the largest peninsula on the continent. 
    In English, the term Scandinavia usually refers to the countries of Norway, Sweden, and Denmark.

    What is Scandinavia?
    The Roman author Pliny the Elder was not alone in his belief that Scandinavia was an island.

    Ancient descriptions of Scandinavia: Cryptic and interesting
    Geographically speaking, Finland is usually not considered a part of Scandinavia. 

    Is Finland part of Scandinavia?

    Countries
    Sweden has a number of unique Viking attractions and must-see sights.

    These are the must-see Viking attractions in Sweden

    Aside from its natural beauty, a big draw for tourists visiting Sweden each year is to experience its Viking history. 

    Countries
    Sweden has a number of unique Viking attractions and must-see sights.

    These are the must-see Viking attractions in Sweden

    Aside from its natural beauty, a big draw for tourists visiting Sweden each year is to experience its Viking history. 

    Countries

     Scandinavia is made up of the mainland of Norway, the mainland of Sweden, the northwestern part of Finland, and a part of Northwest Russia.

    What is the Scandinavian Peninsula? 

    The Scandinavian Peninsula, located in Northern Europe, is the largest peninsula on the continent. 
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    History
    The Gray Goose Laws, known as Grágás in Old Icelandic, were among the earliest codifications of Icelandic law, comprising a collection of laws that were formally written down in 1117 CE.

    The Gray Goose Laws: Iceland's ancient legal foundation

    Before you ask, no, this has nothing to do with a popular vodka brand. The Gray Goose Laws were a collection of ancient laws established in Norway that were taken by Norse settlers to create the legal foundation of the Icelandic Commonwealth.

    History
    The Gray Goose Laws, known as Grágás in Old Icelandic, were among the earliest codifications of Icelandic law, comprising a collection of laws that were formally written down in 1117 CE.

    The Gray Goose Laws: Iceland's ancient legal foundation

    Before you ask, no, this has nothing to do with a popular vodka brand. The Gray Goose Laws were a collection of ancient laws established in Norway that were taken by Norse settlers to create the legal foundation of the Icelandic Commonwealth.

    History

     The Roman author Pliny the Elder was not alone in his belief that Scandinavia was an island.

    Ancient descriptions of Scandinavia: Cryptic and interesting

    The oldest source of the name Scandinavia can be found in Pliny the Elder's Natural History, written in the first century.
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