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Sweden Travel Guide

Welcome to the land of sweeping mountains, spectacular ski resorts, charming coastal villages and deep pine forests. Welcome to a country where you can enjoy exotic dog sled trips, overnight stays in ice hotels and admire beautiful blondes on every corner.

From the stunning ceramics of Skåne in the south, to the finely carved wood, bone and textile handicrafts of the Sami people in northern Lapland, Sweden’s rich in culture. And the cuisine is fantastic, not only in the big cities such as Stockholm, Gothenburg and Malmö, but throughout the country. Think fresh fish, wild mushrooms and sweet berries.
A city break in this beautiful Scandinavian country is just as appealing as outdoor activities. The capital Stockholm is one of the most dynamic urban cities in the world, with top fashion, art, shopping and nightlife on the menu. Whatever you are seeking, Sweden’s got it.

Full Name

Kingdom of Sweden

Former Name

Capital City

Stockholm

Government Type

Constitutional Monarchy

Area Size

449,964 sq km 173,731 sq miles

Time Zone

GMT/UTC +1 ()

Climate

Temperate in south with cold, cloudy winters and cool, partly cloudy summers; subarctic in north

Geography

Strategic location along Danish Straits linking Baltic and North Seas

Languages

Swedish, small Sami- and Finnish-speaking minorities

History

A military power during the 17th century, Sweden has not participated in any war in almost two centuries. An armed neutrality was preserved in both World Wars. Sweden's long-successful economic formula of a capitalist system interlarded with substantial welfare elements was challenged in the 1990s by high unemployment and in 2000-02 by the global economic downturn, but fiscal discipline over the past several years has allowed the country to weather economic vagaries. Indecision over the country's role in the political and economic integration of Europe delayed Sweden's entry into the EU until 1995, and waived the introduction of the euro in 1999.

Currency

Swedish Krona (SEK)

Electricity

230V 50Hz

Emergency Numbers

Ambulance: 112, Fire: 112, Police: 112

Stockholm

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