| Type | Maritime and trading nation |
| Economy | |
| Location | Between the North Sea and the Baltic Sea |
| Formation | 16th century |
| Predecessor | |
| Major cities | Stockholm • Oslo • Copenhagen • Malmö |
| Global influence | Significant player in regional and global affairs |
| Political entity | The Scandinavian Peninsula |
| Natural resources | Fish • forest • oil • minerals |
| Cultural influence |
