Baltican

Baltican is a term used to describe a group of countries in Northern Europe, specifically those that were part of the Baltic region during the Middle Ages. The term is often used in a historical context to refer to the region's political and cultural landscape during this period. The Baltican countries include present-day Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, as well as parts of modern-day Russia, Poland, and Belarus.

The region's history is marked by periods of significant political and cultural exchange, including the Teutonic Knights' expansion into the area in the 13th century, the Livonian Order's establishment of a state in the 13th century, and the subsequent incorporation of the region into the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth in the 16th century. The Baltican countries were also heavily influenced by the Swedish Empire in the 17th century.

The term "Baltican" is not widely used in contemporary political or geographical contexts, but it remains an important term in historical and cultural studies of the region. The region's rich history and cultural heritage continue to be a subject of interest and study for historians, anthropologists, and other scholars.