Scandinavian Peninsula (Noun)
Meaning
The peninsula in northern Europe occupied by Norway and Sweden.
Classification
Nouns denoting spatial position.
Examples
- The Scandinavian Peninsula is bounded by the Norwegian Sea to the west, the North Sea to the southwest, the Skagerrak to the south, and the Baltic Sea to the east.
- In geological terms, the Scandinavian Peninsula was formed from a large mountain range created by the collision of tectonic plates during the Paleozoic and Mesozoic eras.
- Climate and vegetation on the Scandinavian Peninsula vary significantly, ranging from tundra and mountainous terrain to coniferous forests.
- Sweden occupies the majority of the Scandinavian Peninsula's southern part, with the Swedish region of Lapland also making up the southern part of Norway.
- Inhabited since the Stone Age, the Scandinavian Peninsula's unique blend of harsh climate, forests, and rugged coastline helped to develop a distinctive and enduring human culture.