Norðurlöndin
Norðurlöndin, in Icelandic, refers to the Nordic countries of Northern Europe: Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden. The term often extends to associated autonomous territories such as Greenland (an autonomous territory within the Kingdom of Denmark), the Faroe Islands (also Danish autonomous territory), and Åland (an autonomous region of Finland). The region covers a wide geographic range, from Arctic coasts to temperate zones, and is known for its long maritime heritage and strong welfare traditions.
Historically linked by early medieval kingdoms and later close institutional cooperation, the Nordic countries have developed
The Nordic economies are highly developed, with high living standards and robust social safety nets. Key sectors