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The effect is worse in the winter, where the low prices and warm weather of the Canary Islands in particular are difficult things to leave behind. So it should come as no surprise that an estimated 50,000 Norwegians now call Spain their home. That’s almost 1\% of the population of Norway!
The Nordics Are the Least Friendly and Passionate Countries in the World. In a ranking of 65 countries around the world for “Friendliness” and “Finding Friends”, the Nordics ranks at the very bottom of the list. The friendliest country is, according to the report, Portugal.
Why do Scandinavians look good?
They have a natural glow: As well as a nutrient-rich diet – including a lot of herring and other fish oils which help maintain glowing skin – the Swedish tend to have higher cheekbones, giving them natural contour and highlights.
Some claim it is because of the harsh climate and the geography of Scandinavia. Add in the relatively small population (compared with the area of the Nordic countries) and you get the recipe for silence. People are used to silence, because of their nature and climate. Population density is among the lowest in Europe.
Stereotyping of Scandinavian people differs greatly depending on your perspective. Most foreign generalisations of the region’s people paint them as wealthy, rational, and perhaps even boring, with very little differences seen between the three nationalities.
What do Norwegians think of the Swedes and Danes?
Norwegian stereotypes about the Swedes and Danes are just as strong as the external perspectives of Scandinavians in general, and the same holds true from the perspective of the Swedes and Danes. Scandinavian jokes featuring “the Swede, the Dane and the Norwegian” are commonplace in schools.
Judging by the content of the emails we receive here at Life in Norway HQ, we know that many people’s perception of Scandinavia and Scandinavians is wildly inaccurate! So, let’s put that right. Let’s take a look in detail at some of the most common perceptions of people from this fascinating region.
Scandinavian jokes. Scandinavian jokes featuring “the Swede, the Dane and the Norwegian” are commonplace in schools. As depicted in this excellent long-running web comic, the typical Swede is rich, arrogant, and tech-savvy. The typical Dane is usually seen as a slightly decadent hedonist, with a can of beer never far from reach.