Fennoscandia facts for kids
Fennoscandia is a special region in northern Europe. It includes the Scandinavian Peninsula, which has Norway and Sweden. It also covers all of Finland. Plus, it includes parts of Russia, like Karelia and the Kola Peninsula.
The name "Fennoscandia" comes from two old Latin words. "Fennia" means Finland, and "Scandia" means Scandinavia.
Fennoscandia is different from other regions like Scandinavia or the Nordic countries. For example, Denmark is a Nordic country but is not part of Fennoscandia. Also, Karelia and the Kola Peninsula are in Fennoscandia. However, they are part of Russia, not the Nordic countries.
What Makes Fennoscandia Special?
The land in Fennoscandia is very rugged and beautiful. It has many mountains and deep valleys. You can also see amazing fjords in Norway. Fjords are long, narrow inlets of the sea with steep cliffs on both sides. They were carved by ancient glaciers.
The people living in Fennoscandia have a long shared history. This includes the Finnish, Norwegian, Russian, Sami, and Swedish people. They have influenced each other's cultures over many centuries.
