Scandinavia and Baltic countries map + quiz.

Human geography map of the Baltic and Scandinavian regions of Northern Europe. Mouse-over the country or city icon to show related statistics and geographical information.

Geography of Denmark

Population: 5,825,000
Largest city and capital: Copenhagen
Highest point: Møllehøj 171 meters 561 ft
Land area: 43,094 km2, 16,639 sq mi
Climate: temperate

Denmark is located in southern Scandinavia, to the north of Germany. Denmark occupies the Jutland Peninsula as well as a number of islands to the east of the peninsular in the Baltic Sea, which are known as the Danish Archipelago. There are 443 islands in total, of which only 72 are inhabited. Nowhere in Denmark is more than 52 kms from the sea. The largest island is Zealand, which is where Copenhagen the capital is located. Denmark is generally quite flat, with some gently rolling hills in Jutland.

Geography of Estonia

Population: 1,329,000
Largest city and capital: Tallinn
Highest point: Suur Munamägi 318 meters 1, 043 ft
Land area: 45,227 km2, 17,462 sq mi

Estonia is a country in northeastern Europe, and the northernmost of the three Baltic States, which lie between Russia to the east and the Baltic Sea to the east. Estonia is generally a flat low lying country with some hilly areas to the so

Geography of Finland

Population: 5.5 million
Largest city and capital: Helsinki
Highest point: 1,324 meters 4,344 ft
Land area: 338,445 km2, 130,678 sq mi

Finland is located in Northern Europe, with Russia bordering to the east, Sweden to the west, and a border with Norway to the north. About one third of Finland lies within the Arctic Circle. Finland has a low population density, with most Finnish people living in the southern low-lying part of the country. The center and northeastern part of the country is higher, and there are some mountains in the northwest. Finland is mostly forested and has around 56,000 lakes.

Geography of Iceland

Population: 364,134
Largest city and capital: Reykjavik
Highest mountain: Hvannadalshnúkur 2,110 meters 6,920 ft
Land area: 103,001 km2, 39,769 sq mi

Iceland is an island nation situated where the North Atlantic Ocean meets the Arctic Ocean. After Great Britain, Iceland is the second largest island in Europe. Iceland's varied topography features plateaus, mountainous regions and lowlands, with the country being famous for its geysers, volcanic features, glaciers and coastal fjords. Iceland is one of the World's least populated countries, and around 80% of the country is uninhabited. Only 1.2% of the land is used for food production. Two thirds of Iceland's population live in and around the capital Reykjavik.

Geography of Latvia

Population: 1,907,675
Largest city and capital: Riga
Highest mountain: 312 meters 1,024 ft
Land area: 64,589 km2, 24,938 sq mi

Latvia lies in northeastern Europe, bordering Lithuania, Estonia, Belarus, Russia and the Baltic Sea. Latvia is generally a flat, low-lying country, 98% of which is lower than 200 meters. More than half of Latvia's territory is covered in forest. Around 10% of Latvia is covered in swamps, bogs and marshes.

Geography of Lithuania

Population: 2,794,329
Largest city and capital: Vilnius
Highest mountain: Aukštojas Hill 294 meters 864 ft
Land area: 65,300 km2, 25,200 sq mi

Lithuania is the southernmost of the Baltic States, and is bordered by Poland, Russia, Belarus and Latvia. The Baltic Sea lies to the west. Lithuania is generally flat with rolling hill areas. Lithuania is about one third forest land, with many swampy areas and lakes. Lithuania is the most populous of the Baltic States.

Geography of Norway

Population: 5,432,580
Largest city and capital: Oslo
Highest mountain: Galdhøpiggen 2,469 meters 8,100 ft
Land area: 385,207 km2, 148,729 sq mi

Norway is a long and narrow country located in Scandinavia, which is in Northern Europe. Norway is one of Europe's most northern countries. Around 50,000 islands lie off Norway's long and rugged coastline. Norway is one of the most mountainous countries in Europe, and is famous for it's beautiful fjords. Norway is also home to many glaciers.

Geography of Sweden

Population: 10.3 million
Largest city and capital: Stockholm
Highest mountain: Kebnekaise 2,097 meters 6,880 ft
Land area: 450,295 km2, 173,860 sq mi

Sweden is a northern European country located to the east of Norway and the west of Finland on the Scandinavian Peninsula. Most of the country is flat lowlands and rolling hills, with mountains bordering Norway to the west. As one moves north the country becomes more hilly than the south. Sweden has around 1,000 lakes, and 69% of the country is covered with forest.

Play the Scandinavia and Baltics quiz

©2022 - Digital Dialects Geography