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Is Swedish the same as Scandinavian?

No, Swedish is not the same as Scandinavian.

* Swedish is a language spoken by about 10 million people, primarily in Sweden.

* Scandinavian refers to a region in Northern Europe that includes Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Iceland.

Think of it this way:

* Scandinavian is like a big continent.

* Swedish is like one country within that continent.

There are other Scandinavian languages, including:

* Danish

* Norwegian

* Icelandic

* Finnish (although Finnish is not considered a Scandinavian language, it is spoken in a Scandinavian country)

So, while Swedish is spoken in Scandinavia, it is just one of many languages spoken in the region.

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