The Countries of Northern Europe.

The countries of Northern Europe are thinly populated (Denmark excepted), but economically highly developed.
Finland (capital Helsinki), the so-called 'country of rocks, lakes and forests', is situated on the coast of the Baltic Sea. It exports large quantities of timber and paper. There are two coun­tries on the Scandinavian Peninsula: Sweden and Norway. Sweden (capital Stockholm) is rich in timber and iron ore. Norway (capital Oslo) is known for its extensive use of 'white coal' (=water-power). It is a nation of seafarers and fisheries. Den­mark (capital Copenhagen) occupies the Jutland Peninsula and the adjacent islands. It is a great cattle-breeding country. Iceland (capital Reykjavik) is situated on an island in the Atlantic Ocean. It is thinly populated. Fishing is the chief occu­pation of its inhabitants.
Questions and Assignments.

• Mark the states described above and their capitals on the out­
  line map.
• Compare the geographical positions and natural features of
  Sweden and Norway.
• Use the Atlas maps to describe the geographical position,
  natural features and population of Finland.