NORTHERN EUROPE

Faq about Northern Europe

  • What is the religion in Northern Europe?

    Most people in Europe follow one of three main groups of Christianity. Roman Catholicism is common in the west and southwest. Protestantism is mostly found in the north. Eastern Orthodoxy is followed in the east and southeast.

  • What do people eat in Northern Europe?

    People in Northern Europe usually eat a lot of meat, chicken, or fish with small side dishes of vegetables and starch like potatoes or bread. Their traditional meals have a lot of protein, mostly from meat and dairy. They do not eat much whole grains, fruits, or vegetables.

  • What is Northern Europe known for?

    The Nordic countries in Northern Europe have a long and rich history. Long ago, there were the Vikings in Scandinavia, and places like Estonia have old castles from the medieval times. These countries have many historical places you can visit and learn about the past.

  • What fruits originated in Northern Europe?

    Fruits like the apple, pear, cherry, plum, elderberry, medlar, rowan, and hawthorn have been in Northern Europe since ancient times. Some of these fruits are native to the region and have grown there naturally for a very long time.