Scandinavian Peninsula

Latitude and longitude coordinates are: 61.862476, 9.681024.

The Scandinavian Peninsula (Skandinaviska halvön in Swedish and Den skandinaviske halvøy in Norwegian) is the largest peninsula in Europe, consisting of Norway and Sweden. Situated in Northern Europe, the peninsula is about 1,150 miles long and has a total area of 750,000 km2 (290,000 sq miles). It took its name from the term Scandinavia, which refers to Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. The Scandinavian Mountains, also known as the Scandes, run through the peninsula and form the border between Sweden and Norway. The largest city in the Scandinavian Peninsula is Stockholm, the capital of Sweden. It has also the most populous urban area in Scandinavia. The highest point in the peninsula is Galdhøpiggen at 2,469 m (8,100 ft) above sea level. The peninsula is bordered by the Norwegian Sea to the west, the Barents Sea to the north, Russia, the Gulf of Bothnia, the Baltic Sea to the east, Denmark to the south, and the North Sea to the southwest.

Where is Scandinavian Peninsula on Map?

Road map of Scandinavian Peninsula shows where the location is placed.

Satellite Map of Scandinavian Peninsula

Scandinavian Peninsula Lat Long Coordinates Info

The latitude of Scandinavian Peninsula is 61.862476, and the longitude is 9.681024. Scandinavian Peninsula is located at Norway country in the Peninsulas place category with the gps coordinates of 61° 51' 44.9136'' N and 9° 40' 51.6864'' E.