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Sweden Culture, Geography and History

Geography and Environment of Sweden

  • Beautiful shot of Helsingborg Sofiero Gardens at sunset

Europe's fifth largest country is a densely forested, green enclave bordered by Norway, Finland and the Baltic Sea. Home to pristine rivers, areas of thick woodlands, pure lakes and windswept islands, Sweden boasts an environment rich in incredible natural beauty. Most of the population lives in the south, with cities and towns concentrated away from the cold temperatures, snow and unforgiving terrain of the Arctic north. Sweden's urban centres and suburbs are largely built with respect to the natural world, with dedicated green spaces and waterways common features of many large cities and towns.


History and Government of Sweden


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Recommended Reading

  • Astrid and Veronika - Linda Olsson
  • The Darkest Room - Johan Theorin
  • Christina Queen of Sweden - Veronica Buckley
  • Italian Shoes - Henning Mankell
  • Popular Music from Vittula - Mikael Niemi

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Sweden at a glance

  • 2
  • Stockholm (population 704,000)
  • 9 million
  • Swedish
  • SEK
  • (GMT+01:00) Amsterdam, Berlin, Bern, Rome, Stockholm, Vienna
  • Type C (European 2-pin), Type F (German 2-pin, side clip earth)
  • +46

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