Synopses & Reviews
Scandinavia Profiled examines Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland, and Iceland, with detailed economic, political, and cultural information on this lesser known European region. Readers can learn that Iceland has the world's highest internet penetration rate and that Sweden is the world's leading producer of iron ore. As both a top travel destination and an area of vital economic interest, Scandinavia is an increasingly important region whose essence is captured in this thorough profile.
Synopsis
Scandinavia Profiled examines Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland, and Iceland, with detailed economic, political, and cultural information on this lesser known European region. Readers can learn that Iceland has the world's highest internet penetration rate and that Sweden is the world's leading producer of iron ore. As both a top travel destination and an area of vital economic interest, Scandinavia is an increasingly important region whose essence is captured in this thorough profile.
About the Author
Barry Turner is the editor of
The Statesman's Yearbook. He has been a full-time writer for twenty years and has worked as a journalist and broadcaster in the fields of politics, biography, travel, and education. He holds a Ph.D. in political history.