Finland’s location – squeezed between Norway and Sweden on one side and Russia on the other – can confuse those unfamiliar with Finnish culture into thinking that the Finns must be either...
Category: Scandinavia
Noses are a very important factor in people’s visual identities, not just on a personal level but also regionally, racially, and ethnically. There have always been (stereo)typical images of...
One of the most iconic features of Scandinavia is the array of picturesque wooden houses painted in bright colors. These lovely buildings capture the eye of many tourists and admirers of Scandinavian...
The depiction of Scandinavians in popular media has been so consistently stereotypical that most people can conjure an image of the ideal Dane, Swede, or Norwegian. The average Scandinavian is...
Sweden, Denmark, Norway, and America are some of the richest and most economically advanced nations in the world today. However, when it comes to politics and culture, the United States and...
The Scandinavian countries are among the wealthiest, safest, and happiest societies in the world today. Their high quality of life makes them a top draw among prospective immigrants. But why are...