The countries that have territory within the Arctic region are commonly referred to as the Arctic countries. These countries have land or maritime areas that extend into or beyond the Arctic Circle. The Arctic countries include:
Canada
Denmark (Greenland, which is an autonomous territory within the Kingdom of Denmark)
Finland
Iceland
Norway
Russia
Sweden
United States (Alaska)
These countries are members of the Arctic Council, an intergovernmental forum established to promote cooperation and coordination among Arctic states on issues related to the Arctic region. While not all Arctic countries have land within the Arctic Circle, they have interests in the area due to shared maritime boundaries, environmental concerns, and the impacts of climate change on the Arctic.