Northern group
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The Northern group is a term used to describe the northern member states of the European Union but varies in its definition. The countries which constitute the northern group are Denmark, Germany, Finland, Sweden, the Netherlands, as well as the United Kingdom and The Republic of Ireland .[1] The northern group are generally grouped together as a result of their rather northern geographical location as well as common economic interest which include a preference for free global trade.[1] The northern group also defines the wealthiest member states in the European Union. For the puspose of economic comparison among EU member states France may also be included as part of the northern group. Thus the northern group refers to the European Unions "high income" countries. [2]
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- ^ a b BBC, Northern Group. Retrieved on November 14, 2006.
- ^ University of Newcastle, Economic characteristics of the northen group. Retrieved on November 14, 2006.
