I don't know why you're being downvoted, I believe you're on to something here. The harsh climate has forced these countries to adapt, otherwise you'd simply p

I don't know why you're being downvoted, I believe you're on to something here. The harsh climate has forced these countries to adapt, otherwise you'd simply perish in the past. Finland, having no conceivable natural resources like Norway, was forced to adapt by building a few thriving industries and excellent infrastructure to facilitate them.