geography

Could Scandinavia Refer to a Peninsula?

šŸ’” The Answer

  • The term Scandinavia may refer to the Scandinavian Peninsula.
  • This peninsula includes Norway, Sweden, and parts of Finland.
  • The definition based on peninsula is geographical.
  • The cultural definition often differs from the geographical one.
  • Both usages are accepted in different contexts.

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