Northern Scandinavian refers to the people and culture of the northernmost countries of Scandinavia, which include Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Denmark. The term 'LAPP' is a shortened version of the word 'SAMI, ' which is used to refer to the indigenous people of the region. The SAMI people have traditionally lived in the northern parts of Scandinavia, and their culture has been an important part of the region's history.