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Scandinavia wasn't colonised. Of course, some inland and northern parts of it were "colonised" by the local population, but modern Scandinavians are largely the native people of Scandinavia. (Though, of course at some point in history they must have arrived, maybe even replacing the "original" "native" population, if there is one.)
The first written proof of "the ancestors of modern Scandinavian people" in Scandinavia is in the late 1st century BCE, when Tacitus, a Roman senator and historian wrote about people in Scandinavia. He called one of their tribes the Suiones. He described them having powerful fleets, and described a ship of their's that is an accurate description of a Viking longboat, and other descriptions of their appearance that loosely matched with that of Scandinavians'.
The language of the before mentioned "native" population is unknown, but the ancestors of the tribe Tacitus above described, were the ones that "colonised", and that brought the Indo-European language family to Scandinavia were the "Battle Axe culture".. They spoke the likely ancestor of Scandinavian languages.. Their occupation included most of modern-day Germany, Denmark, Poland, the Baltic States, Belarus, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, northern Ukraine, and western Russia, as well as southern Sweden, Swedish speaking Finland, and a thin line along the southern coasts of Norway.
Oh, and to answer when; these before mentioned "Battle Axe People" started developing in various areas from ca. 3200 BC/2900 BC to ca. 2300 BC/1800 BC.
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∙ 12y agoScandinavia is a region, not a country. The countries that make up the region of Scandinavia are Denmark, Norway and Sweden. During WW2, Denmark and Norway were both invaded on April 9, 1940. Sweden was never invaded and was able to remain neutral throughout WW2 by allowing the Nazis to move supplies through Sweden while also offering asylum to Jews fleeing from Nazi persecution.
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What year was the invasion of Scandinavia?
The only time Scandinavia has ever been partly invaded was during the 2nd WW where Germany occupied Denmark and Norway for 5 years, but not Sweden.
Did the Romans ever invade Scandinavia?
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When did Egypt first become occupied by the egyptians?
the Egyptians occupied Egypt in 11183B.C.
What would happen to Scandinavia without the north Atlantic drift?
It would become colder.
Where is the Scandinavia Public Library in Scandinavia located?
The address of the Scandinavia Public Library is: 349 N. Main St., Scandinavia, 54977 0157
Where is Scandinavia on a map?
the Scandinavian highlands are in Scandinavia
Is Norway in Scandinavia?
Norway is a part of scandinavia. Scandinavia is Norway, Sweden and Denmark.
Beowulf is set either Normandy England Scandinavia or Sutton Hoo?
Beowulf is set in Scandinavia.
Was Beowulf from Denmark or Scandinavia?
Denmark is part of Scandinavia.
Is Italy a part of Scandinavia?
No. It is a long way from Scandinavia.
What is the national dish of Scandinavia?
Scandinavia is region, not a country
Does Scandinavia enjoy a mediteranean climate?
no the Mediterranean's climate is not in Scandinavia
