Nordic Countries

Why study a Nordic language?

Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, and Iceland offer a very high quality of life, both academically and professionally, as well as for families. More and more people are interested in learning their languages and becoming familiar with their culture. Knowing a Nordic language is a good way to grow personally, as well as opening many doors in these countries, as it stands out among other knowledge and job skills.

General information about Nordic Countries

The Nordic countries, located in northern Europe, comprise Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland, and Iceland, as well as the autonomous regions of Greenland, Åland, and the Faroe Islands. These countries are united by strong economic and cultural ties, their common history, and their social values and model. If they formed a single country, it would be the country with the most islands in the world, the second in coastal territory, and the seventh in area. The Nordic countries are known for the quality of life they offer their inhabitants and for their impressive landscapes. If you’re interested in this part of the world, below you’ll find useful links and information.

Basic Information:

Area: 3.426 million km² (including Greenland)
Population: 27.5 million inhabitants | Unemployment: between 5% and 7%, depending on the country.
Languages: Norwegian, Danish, Swedish, Icelandic and Finnish; as well as recognized minority languages in each country.
Organizations: Nordic Council.

Famous Nordic people: Carl Linnæus, botanist | Roald Amundsen, explorer | Astrid Lindgren, writer | Harald I, first king of Norway

Useful Links:

General information about Nordic countries
https://nordics.info/
Website created by Aarhus University (Denmark) with general information about Nordic society and culture.

https://www.nordforsk.org/
Nord Forsk is an organization that operates under the direction of the Nordic Council to facilitate cooperation and research in these countries.

https://www.nordiskkulturfond.org/en
The Nordic Culture Fund is an organization for the development of arts and culture in the Nordic countries.

Wikipedia page
https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pa%C3%ADses_n%C3%B3rdicos

Accounts to follow
Podcast: https://www.nordictalks.com/
Blog about Nordic literature: https://literaturanordica.wordpress.com/

Series to watch
Bron/Broen (The Bridge) – Denmark/Sweden co-production.