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Why is Finland considered Nordic?

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Finland is a member of Nordic Council. That is one important definition for a Nordic country. Being a Nordic country is a political decision, not just national or geographical. read more

Finland was the eastern part of Sweden for centuries and the country has naturally maintained its close ties since then. Swedish is also the second national language of Finland. Those are two reasons why the country is considered a natural part of the Nordic countries. read more

Finland, according to some Finns I know, is not part of Scandinavia, which comprises Denmark, Norway and Sweden. Together with Iceland and Finland (and the Faroes), they together form the Nordic Countries. read more

Finland was a part of the kingdom of Sweden, and Iceland belonged to Norway and Denmark. Besides a common history, politically and economically these five countries have followed a similar model known as the Nordic welfare state since the 20th century. read more

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