Midatlantiska

MidAtlantiska is a term used primarily in Swedish-language sources to describe a fictional or hypothetical transatlantic region, rather than a formally established political entity. The name blends “Mid,” indicating a central position, with “Atlantiska,” relating to the Atlantic, signaling a focus on the central Atlantic zone between Western Europe and Eastern North America. Because it is not standardized, the geographic scope of MidAtlantiska varies by author or planner, but common renderings place it along the mid‑Atlantic maritime corridor, including coastal zones, islands, and offshore areas with significant maritime activity.

Origins of the concept appear in speculative fiction, futurism discussions, and regional planning debates from the late 20th century onward, where it is used to explore cross‑Atlantic cooperation, climate resilience, and diversified supply chains. In fiction, MidAtlantiska may be governed by a supranational council, federated city‑states, or a loose alliance of ports; in policy exercises, it serves as a framework for joint research, infrastructure investment, and environmental stewardship.

Economically, the concept is associated with shipping, fishing, offshore energy, tourism, and port logistics. Culturally, it emphasizes exchange across the Atlantic and multilingual competence, often featuring Swedish and English as common languages. While MidAtlantiska has inspired maps, novels, and planning papers, it lacks official status or real‑world political boundaries.

See also: Mid-Atlantic, transatlantic cooperation, regional planning.