How did Finaland, Denmark, Norway and Sweden become known as Scandinavian countries?

Question

Are there other countries called Scandinavian?

Answer 1

Scandinavia is a region in Northern Europe named after the Scandinavian Peninsula. The most common definition includes continental Denmark, mainland Norway and Sweden. Sometimes, Finland is included even in official contexts, although after the 1850s this inclusion divides opinions in all of the respective states. This is sometimes reflected with the usage of the term "Fennoscandia", mainly a geological term.

The Nordic countries include Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway (including Svalbard), Sweden and associated autonomous territories (Åland, Faroe Islands and Greenland).

In present usage, Scandinavia includes, politically and culturally, Sweden, Norway and Denmark. Geographically the Scandinavian peninsula includes mainland Sweden and mainland Norway, and also a part of Finland, while the Jutland Peninsula includes mainland Denmark and a small part of Germany (Denmark has not included any territory on the Scandinavian Peninsula since the middle of the 17th century).

The three countries that form Scandinavia came to be viewed as a single political and cultural region during the height of the nationalist movements in these countries in the middle of the 19th century (Scandinavism). The region takes its name from the peninsula, which in turn is thought to be named after the historical province of Skåne (Scania in southernmost part of Scandinavian Peninsula, in Sweden). Before the mid-19th century, the term covered a larger area of Northern Europe including adjacent parts of Germany, parts of Russia bordering Finland and Estonia.

The label Scandinavia today reflects linguistic similarities (Scandinavian or North Germanic languages), historical and cultural ties as well as similar societal developments. These similarities have persisted despite past enmity and competition, opposite policies during the two World Wars and the Cold War, and differing stances on membership in international organizations (e.g. NATO and the European Union).

Answer 2

Because the Scandinavian people settled there?