The region of Sápmi was formerly known as Lapland, and the Sámi have historically been known in English as Lapps or Laplanders, but these terms are regarded as offensive by the Sámi, who prefer their own endonym, e.g. Northern Sámi Sápmi. [8][9] Their traditional languages are the Sámi languages, which are classified as a branch of the Uralic la...

Lapland, region of northern Europe largely within the Arctic Circle, stretching across northern Norway, Sweden, and Finland and into the Kola Peninsula of Russia. It is bounded by the Norwegian Sea on the west, the Barents Sea on the north, and the White Sea on the east.

Lapland[A] is the largest and northernmost region of Finland. The 21 municipalities in the region cooperate in a Regional Council. Lapland borders the Finnish region of North Ostrobothnia in the south.

Laplander may refer to: Something from or related to Lapland (disambiguation) Sámi people, the indigenous people of Lapland; Laplander, an inhabitant of Finnish Lapland, regardless of ethnicity; Volvo Laplander L3314, a type of military vehicle produced by Volvo; LAPLander (Light Airbag Protected Lander), a space probe

Apr 4, 2025 · Sami, any member of a people speaking the Sami language and inhabiting Lapland and adjacent areas of northern Norway, Sweden, and Finland, as well as the Kola Peninsula of Russia, a region they call Sápmi. Although a number of Sami languages exist, many Sami no longer speak their native language, and those who do are almost all bilingual.

Sep 26, 2015 · The Sami people (also Sámi or Saami), traditionally known in English as Lapps or Laplanders, are an indigenous Finno-Ugric people inhabiting the Arctic area of Sápmi, which today encompasses parts of far northern Norway, Sweden, Finland, the Kola Peninsula of Russia, and the border area between south and middle Sweden and Norway.

Dec 4, 2024 · The Sami people, often referred to as the indigenous inhabitants of Lapland, have a rich cultural heritage that spans across the northern regions of Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Russia.

Mar 26, 2025 · Lapland is a land of natural wonders, but it is also rich in the history and culture of the Sami people. These indigenous people, also known as Laplanders, have inhabited the Arctic regions of Lapland Finland, Lapland Sweden, and Lapland Norway for thousands of years.

Apr 4, 2019 · The Sámi people, also known as Sami and Saami, were previously known as Lapps and Laplanders. As with the words used to refer to many ancient cultures, these terms have become outdated (and less than politically correct).

Want to know more about these Arctic indigenous people? Here's an introduction to the Sámi people & ethical ways to enjoy their culture.