Denmark-Norway

Denmark-Norway was a historical political union from 1536 to 1814, where the two kingdoms were united under a single monarch, sharing government institutions and foreign policy. Though separate entities with distinct cultures and laws, they operated as one entity in many respects. The union helped maintain regional stability, expand influence, and manage common interests across Scandinavia. It ended when Norway was ceded to Sweden after the Napoleonic Wars, while Denmark continued as a separate kingdom. The union significantly shaped Scandinavian history, influencing national identities and regional relations that persist today.