The Nordic Nations Chapter 6 Section 4

The Nordic Nations Norway Finland Denmark Iceland Sweden

Norway (1) Cold climate, 1/3 lies north of the Arctic Circle Known as: “Land of the Midnight Sun” In midsummer months, the Sun never sets In midwinter months, the Sun never rises Long jagged coastline, that includes many fjords (Steep sided valleys)

Norway (2) Wealthy country because of oil and natural gas Parliamentary Democracy Has a monarchy but is governed by elected prime minister Voted not to join European Union

Sweden Very wealthy Abundant natural resources: Iron Ore and Pine Forests A welfare state Constitutional Monarchy

Welfare State Uses high rates of taxation to provide services to people who are sick, needy, jobless or retired

Finland Large unspoiled wilderness Heavy industry drives the economy Republic The president, who is the head of state, is elected by popular vote to a six-year term and is eligible for a second term. The prime minister, appointed by the president from the parliamentary majority and confirmed by Parliament, is the head of government.

Denmark Mostly made up of a peninsula; known as, Jutland. Includes almost 500 islands Farming: Butter, cheese, bacon, and ham The Danes also invented and export the world-famous LEGO building blocks Parliamentary Democracy

Iceland Small land of glaciers and geysers Sits on top of a fault line Economy depends on Fishing Parliamentary Republic 100% Literacy Rate