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Geographically, the Nordics are equally captivating. The dramatic relief and weather patterns of Norway, Sweden, and Finland create a landscape that’s both breathtaking and perplexing. Icons like Bergen boast extraordinary rainfall, earning the title of a "waterfall province," while those in Arctic Finland might feel like they’re residing in a desert by Nordic standards. Moreover, the idiosyncratic geography sometimes leads to amusing comparisons—Australia, in a surprising twist, is found closer to Norway's northern tip than to its southern end, defying expectations.