Baltic countries

The terms "Baltic countries", "Baltic Sea countries", "Baltic states", and "Balticum" refer to slightly different combinations of countries in the general area surrounding the Baltic Sea.

Baltic Sea countries and Balticum

Geographically, the Baltic Sea countries are countries that have access to the Baltic Sea: Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Russia, and Sweden.

Related Topics:
Denmark - Estonia - Finland - Germany - Latvia - Lithuania - Poland - Russia - Sweden

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The Baltic Sea countries, together with Norway, Iceland and the European Union form the Council of the Baltic Sea States.

Related Topics:
Norway - Iceland - European Union - Council of the Baltic Sea States

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Balticum is the geographic term used in local languages, including Scandinavian and German, for the territory of the Baltic states and historical East Prussia. In a historical context, it includes the lands of: Estonia, Livonia, Courland, Latvia, Prussia (or East Prussia), and Lithuania.

Related Topics:
Scandinavian - German - East Prussia - Estonia - Livonia - Courland - Latvia - Prussia - Lithuania

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