GEOGRAPHY THROUGH MAPS
Gulf of Bothnia
Between Sweden and Finland, the Gulf of Bothnia extends north from the Åland region into a colder, less saline part of the Baltic. Its geography links postglacial coasts, northern rivers and seasonal sea ice.
Fast Facts
- Sweden lies to the west and Finland to the east.
- The northern Bothnian Bay and southern Bothnian Sea are connected through the Kvarken area.
- Freshwater supply and distance from the Danish gateways help keep salinity low.
Connected lessons
- Gulf of BothniaMap, explanation and practice
Geographical connections
- Baltic SeaRelated places
- Gulf of FinlandRelated places
- Scandinavian MountainsRelated places
- Scandinavian PeninsulaRelated places
- Lake VänernRelated places