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Is Sweden perfect?
The Good Country Index (GCI) is a yearly study that examines and measures how nations contribute to the common good of humanity. Of the 149 countries included in the 2020 GCI, Sweden ranks 1st. Sweden also reached first place in 2016.
Simply put, Scandinavia consists of Sweden, Denmark and Norway and is largely a geographical description. The Nordic region seems less clear but is a cultural description and consists of Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Finland and Iceland. So all Scandinavians are Nordic, but not not all Nordic people are Scandinavian.
What is it like to live in northern Sweden?
For me, the most outstanding feature about northern Sweden is its climate. The northern summers are not as warm as in the southern parts of Sweden, but, for northlanders such as myself, who have moved there, these summers are the shiny pearl in the oyster. Known for the mid-night sun, the days and nights in northern Sweden are bright and pleasant.
Which countries are considered to be part of Northern Europe?
Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia,Lithuania, Norway, and Sweden are all considered to be part of Northern Europe.
What are the main differences in northern European business culture?
Differences in Northern European business culture. Because of the geographic spread differences are also substantial. The main differences can be summarized by the geographic location – for example the proximity of the UK and Ireland to Iceland means that the use of English language is high also in Iceland.
Are the Nordic countries really a utopias for happiness?
A report authored by the Nordic Council of Ministers and the Happiness Research Institute in Copenhagen aims to provide a more nuanced picture of life in the Nordic nations – suggesting their reputations as utopias for happiness are masking significant problems for some parts of the population, especially young people.