Eps 3: The Nordic Cultural Landscape
The paper focuses on certain biological elements which should be taken into account in landscape management.
The elements are discussed in different perspectives: temporal, spatial Nordic and European, and the close relationship between biological and historical landscape values is emphasised.
The paper stresses the need for a holistic approach to preserve the natural and cultural heritage and secure a long-term utilisation of the landscape.
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Elaine Freeman
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As a geographical and cultural region of Northern Europe, the Nordic region comprises five countries and three autonomous regions. The Nordic countries form the North Atlantic region of Northern Europe, consisting in particular of Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and the associated territories Sweden and Finland. The Nordic region consists of Scandinavia , Sweden , Finland , Iceland and Norway .
This article focuses on respondents from Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden, who represent 96% of the population in the "Nordic cluster."
No data has yet been collected from the other four, and therefore the discussion of these companies is outside the scope of this paper. Despite the size of the Nordic countries, there are only 24 million people living in the Nordic countries. They form one of the largest regions in Europe, comprising the territory of Finland and Iceland, which includes Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden, as well as Iceland and Greenland.
However, we will learn more about the cultural diversity of the Nordic countries in terms of religion, culture, education and employment.
The Kingdom of Sweden is located in the middle of the Scandinavian triptych, which borders Norway to the west and is connected to Denmark by bridges and tunnels via the Öresund Strait. Denmark is also exceptionally beautiful, with a coastline that strikes a perfect balance between the rugged mountains and the peace and quiet of its waters.
Sweden is in the middle of the Scandinavian triptych, with Norway in the east and Denmark in the west and Finland and Sweden in the east.
Linguistically, Swedish, Norwegian and Danish have a common word, which is Scandinavia and refers to all. So it is understandable why so many non-Scandinavians associate Scandinavia with Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland and Iceland. Northern Europe is the political playground for the kingdoms of these three countries, since Finland was once part of the kingdoms of Sweden and Denmark and Finland once belonged to Denmark.
Knowing the difference between the terms "Scandinavian" and "Nordic" is difficult for anyone who is not resident in these countries. This definition is considered the most commonly accepted definition in Scandinavia at the moment, but it can change slightly if you travel to different regions, so it is important to go back to basics to clarify the term.
Geographically, the Scandinavian peninsula is a region divided by Norway, Sweden and parts of northern Finland. Scandinavian countries with Scandinavian roots, Iceland, Norway and Sweden as well as Finland and Denmark are all common. Typically, you will only find Danes, Norwegians and Swedes who call themselves Scandinavian. When the Scandinavian people emerged from northern Europe, some Finns emigrated to Finland at the end of the 19th century.
Despite their unique roots, Finns today share more cultural traits with their Scandinavian neighbours than with their eastern neighbours. They have, for example, an unshakeable belief in the social system, and this has helped to create their own Finnish culture, characterised by flexible, clever and ingenious people who can find their way through difficult circumstances.
Climate, history, and conflicts with neighboring countries have made Finland a risk - a culture that makes it more vulnerable to natural disasters than other countries in the region.
The Baltic States have shared historical events with the Nordic countries over the centuries, including Scandinavia. The Baltic States, and on this basis, Estonia has applied for membership of the Nordic Council, which is considered one of the Baltic countries. Scandinavian countries and has used it to include Estonia, even alluding to a Baltic shield, while Denmark is located on the northern European level.
Remarkable are the 1820s and 1920s, which came to the Midwest from Sweden, Iceland, Finland, Denmark, Norway, and the United States.
By highlighting this cultural heritage, the partners hope to show that the historic Nordic American Churches are deeply rooted in many communities and that there is a strong link between the history of these Churches and their cultural significance. The church built by the Nordic American congregations is increasingly vulnerable to the shrinking population, resulting in fewer resources to maintain the buildings and the decorative arts inside. The enhancement of Nordic American cultural heritage also shows how these sacred sites are often embedded within a particular region.