Scandinavia does not include Iceland. Iceland is sometimes mistaken as being part of Scandinavia as its culture and language are derived from Scandinavian aspects, the majority of Icelandics are of Scandinavian descent, and Scandinavians have ruled over Iceland for centuries. But truly, there are only three countries in Scandinavia: Norway, Sweden, and Denmark.
Icelanders are descended from Norsemen of Scandinavia and Celts from Ireland and Scotland. 60-80% Nordic and the rest Celtic.
The name scandium is derived from Scandinavia.
The name scandium is derived from Scandinavia.
The name scandium is derived from Scandinavia.
The original name of scandium is derived from the Latin word "Scandia," which means Scandinavia. Scandium was named after Scandinavia because it was first discovered in rare minerals found in Scandinavia.
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Icelands national dish is Hakar.
The term "Scandinavia" derives from the Old Norse words "Scania" and "Þiði," which refer to the region of Scandinavia that includes Sweden, Norway, and Denmark. These countries share a common history, culture, and language, which has led to their collective classification as Scandinavian. Finland and Iceland are sometimes included as well due to their close cultural and historical ties with the region.
They have very similar cultures.
Icelandic
Iceland was ruled by Scandinavian countries for centuries. This caused Icelandic culture to be based on Scandinavian culture, the Icelandic language to be based off other Scandinavian languages, and the majority of Icelandics to be of Scandinavian descent. So in a way, Iceland could be considered a child of Scandinavia, as Scandinavia helped produce Iceland.