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Scandinavia The term is used variously and often erroneously to include (a) the peninsula shared by Norway and Sweden, (b) the three countries of Denmark, Norway and Sweden, (c) often these and also Finland, (d) sometimes also Iceland. Strictly speaking, Scandinavia consists of Denmark, Norway and Sweden, and the five countries including Finland and Iceland are correctly described as Nordic countries. With a combined population of more than 18 million (Scandinavia) and 24 million (Nordic countries), and a high standard of living, the region represents one of the richest holiday (vacation) markets in the world.
ScanRailpass Unlimited travel rail ticket
Buildings. In mid 2000 the inventory included over 43 000 ancient monuments (31 500 in England, 7200 in Scotland, 3300 in Wales and 1400 in Northern Ireland). See building conservation schemes for other schemes.
Schengen Agreement
Treaty signed in Luxembourg village of that name in June 1985 by France, Germany and the three Benelux countries on the gradual abolition of controls at the common frontiers. It took more than 10 years for it to come into force. The Schengen zone covers 13 EU states including Denmark, Sweden and Finland and two non-EU countries (Norway and Iceland), which joined in March 2001, as a free travel area of 310 million people allowing crossing borders without showing passports. The UK and the Republic of Ireland have opted out of most of the agreement. The system also includes a database to combat crime and illegal immigration.
schistosomiasis See bilharziasis Scottish Vocational Qualifications See National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs); General National Vocational Qualifications (GNVQs)
available for various periods in first or standard class to non-residents of Scandinavia on the national railways of Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden and certain other services. Different prices apply to those under 12, 12–25, 26–60 and 60+ years of age. See also rail passes.
scuba diving Water sport of swimming under water, using self-contained underwater breathing apparatus, called scuba.
scenic route Generally a minor road passing
to land, caused by the temperature difference when the land surface is warmer than the sea surface, and exercising a cooling effect.
through attractive countryside relatively little used by commercial traffic and hence well suited to pleasure motoring. Often identified by local authorities and publicized not only as a tourist/visitor attraction but also to attract tourists off major roads.
scheduled An adjective used, e.g., in transport when referring to a regular service between two points operated according to the publicized timetable (schedule), available for use by members of the public. Hence, e.g., in air transport scheduled flight, also scheduled airline, an airline operating such flights.
DICTIONARY OF TERMS
satellite account Term developed by the United Nations to measure the size and structure of economic sectors not included in their own right in national accounts. Hence a tourism satellite account measures the tourism sector. The account runs alongside as a subset of national accounts and enables the provision of reliable estimates of the contribution of tourism to the country’s economy, which can be accurately compared with other sectors.
sea breeze A coastal breeze blowing from sea
sea cruising areas See cruise sea fog A type of fog formed when air that has been lying over a warm surface is transported over a colder surface. See also steam fog. sea-legs Ability to walk on deck while the ship is pitching and rolling without becoming seasick. seaboard Coastline, seashore. seaborne Conveyed by a ship on sea.
Scheduled Ancient Monuments Castles, fortifications, other structures and archaeological sites scheduled and protected in the United Kingdom in similar ways as Listed
seamen’s fares Reduced air fares to which seamen are commonly entitled when travelling to join or leave a ship. 147