1. The Nordic Nations
Chapter 6 Section 4

2. The Nordic Nations
Norway
Finland
Denmark
Iceland
Sweden

3. 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)

4. 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

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

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

7. 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.

8. 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

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