Lapland is a cultural region largely within the Arctic Circle in the north of the Scandinavian Peninsula. Who inhabited the Lapland?

Lapland, also known as Sápmi, is a cultural region located largely within the Arctic Circle across the northern parts of Norway, Sweden, Finland, and the Kola Peninsula in Russia. This region is the traditional home of the Sami people, who are the only designated indigenous group in the European Union. Historically, the Sami lived a nomadic lifestyle as reindeer herders, migrating across the tundra to coastal grazing areas. While many have transitioned to modern occupations like farming or fishing, reindeer husbandry remains a core cultural pillar. In contrast, the other options refer to different geographical regions: the Padaung (Kayan) are from Myanmar and Thailand, the Hamar inhabit the Omo Valley in Ethiopia, and the Himba are indigenous to Namibia. The Sami maintain their own languages, parliaments, and distinct cultural heritage within the Sápmi territory.