Sápmi

Sápmi is the cultural region traditionally inhabited by the Sámi people. It stretches across the northern parts of Norway, Sweden, Finland, and into Russia's Murmansk Oblast. The exact boundaries of Sápmi are not precisely defined by political borders, but rather by the historical and ongoing presence of the Sámi population and their cultural practices. The Sámi are an indigenous Finno-Ugric people and have a distinct language, culture, and history. Traditionally, their livelihoods have been closely tied to the natural environment, with reindeer herding being a particularly significant aspect of their culture in many areas. However, Sámi communities are diverse, and their economies and ways of life vary across the region. The Sámi flag, adopted in 1986, symbolizes the unity of the Sámi people. Political and cultural organizations work to protect and promote Sámi rights, languages, and traditions within the different countries that encompass Sápmi.