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Sweden
🏙️ Capital city:
Stockholm
📈 Country population:
10.6 million
🗺️ Country area:
450,295 km²
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| Official Name | Kingdom of Sweden |
| Common Name | Sweden |
| Political Status | Sovereign unitary parliamentary constitutional monarchy |
| ISO Codes | SE, SWE, 752 |
| Internet TLD | .se |
| Calling Code | +46 |
| Capital City | Stockholm |
| Largest City | Stockholm |
| Coordinates | 59.33° N, 18.07° E |
| Time Zone | UTC+1 (CET), UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Population (2025 est.) | ~10.6 million |
| Area | 450,295 km² |
| Population Density | ~24 per km² |
| Languages | Swedish (official) |
| Currency | Swedish Krona (SEK) |
| Driving Side | Right |
| GDP (Nominal) | ~USD 610 billion |
| GDP Per Capita | ~USD 57,000 |
| HDI | Very High |
| Life Expectancy | ~83 years |
| Continent & Subregion | Europe — Northern Europe (Scandinavia) |
| National Day | National Day of Sweden (6 June) |
| National Anthem | Du gamla, Du fria |
Geography & Environment
- Located in Northern Europe on the Scandinavian Peninsula.
- Borders Norway and Finland; coastline along the Baltic Sea.
- Landscape includes forests, lakes, mountains, and archipelagos.
- Major lakes: Vänern, Vättern.
- Climate ranges from temperate in the south to subarctic in the north.
Demographics
- Population: ~10.6 million.
- Highly urbanized with population concentrated in the south.
- Major cities: Stockholm, Gothenburg, Malmö, Uppsala.
- Ethnically diverse population with significant immigrant communities.
- Religions: Christianity (Lutheran tradition), unaffiliated, others.
History
- Medieval Kingdom of Sweden emerged in the Middle Ages.
- Major European power during the 17th century.
- Union with Norway dissolved peacefully in 1905.
- Maintained neutrality during both World Wars.
- Joined the European Union in 1995.
Government & Politics
- Political system: Parliamentary constitutional monarchy.
- Head of State: King of Sweden.
- Head of Government: Prime Minister.
- Legislature: unicameral Riksdag.
- Administrative divisions: counties (län) and municipalities.
Economy
- Highly developed, innovation-driven economy.
- Key sectors: manufacturing, technology, services, green energy.
- Global companies include Volvo, Ericsson, IKEA, Spotify.
- Main exports: machinery, vehicles, pharmaceuticals, paper products.
- Strengths: innovation, strong welfare system.
- Weaknesses: export exposure, housing market pressures.
Culture & Society
- Strong emphasis on equality, social welfare, and consensus.
- Rich traditions in design, music, and literature.
- Famous figures: Alfred Nobel, Astrid Lindgren, ABBA.
Food & Cuisine
- Traditional dishes: meatballs, gravlax, herring.
- Emphasis on simple, seasonal ingredients.
- Strong coffee culture (“fika”).
Education & Institutions
- Free public education including universities.
- High literacy and strong research output.
- Leading universities include Uppsala University and Lund University.
Tourism
- Nature-based tourism with forests, lakes, and northern lights.
- Popular destinations: Stockholm, Lapland, Gothenburg archipelago.
- Strong emphasis on sustainability.
Practical Information
- Emergency number: 112.
- Plug type: C/F; Voltage: 230V.
- Efficient public transport and digital services.
Sports, Entertainment & Notable People
- Popular sports: football, ice hockey, handball.
- Strong international presence in ice hockey.
- Notable figures: Zlatan Ibrahimović, Greta Thunberg.
Neighboring Countries of Sweden
Sweden is located in Northern Europe and borders two countries:
Finland 614 km and
Norway 1,619 km.
Famous For
- High quality of life and welfare state.
- Innovation and global brands.
- Natural landscapes and sustainability.
- Design, music, and social progressivism.
Sources
- World Bank
- United Nations (UN Data)
- IMF
- CIA World Factbook
- Statistics Sweden (SCB)