10 Cool Excitements in Lapland
Also known as Sápmi, Lapland includes the Nordic regions of Sweden, Finland, Norway, and Russia. It has traditionally been inhabited by the Sami people, known in English as “Lapps” or “Laplanders”. Thinking about Lapland, the word itself may cast some images of colourful Laplanders, known as the Sámi peoples, roaming reindeer, the home of Santa Claus, the Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights), and the midnight sun. But, there is a lot more to Lapland than you ever imagined.
Sadly, Lapland is not what it used to be. Nowadays, the traditional Sámi people constitute only a small minority of about 5% of the total Lapland population. Russians and Norwegians are the most dominant ethnic group. Let’s head up north, far north, to the incredible Kingdom of Lapland! Norway, Sweden, Finland, and a bit of the Svalbard Islands, for the 10 coolest experiences!
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Globerovers Magazine July 2017