Abstract: Among all terminological activities around the world, the terminological work in the North Europe occupies an important place. Although it has not formed an independent Terminological theory system in North Europe, there is fruitful terminological practical achievement in this area. This paper tries to give a brief analysis on the present situation of the terminology development in the North Europe, and to provide some useful reference for the terminological theories development and practical work in China as well.

Key words: language maintenance, language planning, the system of nomenclatures, the system of concepts, the terminological practice