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Which region includes Denmark, Norway, and Sweden?
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Denmark, Norway, and Sweden are collectively known as Scandinavia.123
While the term is sometimes used interchangeably with the Nordic countries, Scandinavia is typically defined more restrictively to refer specifically to these three nations. When Finland, Iceland, and the Faroe Islands are included alongside Denmark, Norway, and Sweden, the broader group is referred to as the Nordic countries or Norden.413