How many countries currently make up the Nordic countries or Nordics?

The Nordic countries or Nordics are a geographical and cultural region in Northern Europe and the North Atlantic. They consist of five (5) countries which include: Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden. Their associated territories include Greenland, the Faroe Islands, and the Åland Islands.

The Nordic countries have much in common in their way of life, history, their use of Scandinavian languages and social structure. Politically, Nordic countries do not form a separate entity, but they co-operate in the Nordic Council. Governments from these nations work very closely.

Several years ago (2013), the regional area for the Nordic countries had a population of around 26 million people. Now, people from all around the world visit the Nordic countries to enjoy the exceptional landscapes, diverse wildlife, vibrant cities, and rich history of the Nordic people. Also, the fact that the countries have very little social unrest make them the ideal (perfect) tourist destinations.

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Grant McIntosh

For all of those people complaining that the answer is wrong....Greenland, the Faroe Islands, and the Åland Islands are NOT countries. The question asks how many countries. .These areas are autonomous regions....they are NOT countries.

Mr.LaFaye

EDM No you are incorrect. Estonia is a Baltic state in Northern Europe

rosemarymee

I think Scotland should join the Nordic Council.

Player

Forgot about Iceland.

Tom Knox

The correct answer is 8, which wasn't an option. Do your research prior to publishing the question.

Elaine GIbson

Missed on Iceland

vudu

THIS IS A WRONG ANSWER. THERE AR 8 COUNTRIES. WAKE UP!

bonniecardona

The answer given by QC is wrong, there are a total of 8

Player

Howard Groopman, I think you mean Nordic. Scandinavia only applies to Denmark, Sweden and Norway. Nordic is those 3 plus Finland & Iceland.

Howard Groopman

Went with 4 instead of 5, figuring Iceland was not truly Scandinavian.

alan

Leant something new. Never heard of Iceland being called a Nordic country before

skrueger

Leda Beck, John is saying that geologically, Greenland is part of North America. Politically, since it is ruled by Denmark, it is considered a Nordic territory. I hope that when England ruled Canada that you did not consider Canada was a part of Europe.

Mike Reidy

Read the question, how many countries, no mention of territories, until the explanation in the answer!

Mike Reidy

John W Shreve, by whom, Americans with very little knowledge of world geography? It’s actually Danish!

Kat

John W Shreve, Greenland is an autonomous country belonging to Denmark, and is considered one of the "Nordics", although for the purposes of this quiz it was not included, as were the Faroe and Aland islands.