There's a very good chance that, before this century is out, Scandinavia will reunite. A recent poll found that already nearly half of Finns, Danes, Swedes, Norwegians and Icelanders are willing to support a federation of their nations into one.
This has happened before. Sweden, Norway and Denmark joined to form the Kalmar Union that lasted from 1397 to 1523.
Why would these countries unite today? That's pretty easy to grasp. They are among the fortunate, northern countries most likely to avoid the major impacts of climate change, particularly drought. They're also culturally and ethnically aligned.
On their own, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Iceland and Finland are small countries. They have considerable wealth but their size leaves them vulnerable. Together, with their combined population of 25-million, they would enjoy considerably more clout to protect their independence and resources. The countries are already linked through the Nordic Council.
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cool... I mean, 'you're getting warmer.' Didn't know that history, or that even collectively, they're still all smaller than us.
Canada could learn a thing or two from these countries especially Norway. For example, Norway receives 80% of the money made from oil. They have a huge, huge monitary reserve. Canada doesn't even come close and we are supposed to have the best health care in the world....joke!!
Norway just ranked No. 1 for the best country to live in.
Norway has been number one for a long time.
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