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Most people who come to Sweden are struck by its sheer size. The wide open countryside, the rolling landscapes and vast forests give a feeling of spaciousness, silence and tranquility which makes an unforgettable impression on many visitors. Sweden is also open and spacious in other ways. You can see it in the city architecture, in the trendy fashion boutiques in furniture and interior décor and in design in the widest sense. Sweden has a surprisingly small population given its geographical size, but it has won worldwide recognition for its achievements in design, music, IT, sport, fashion and gastronomy.
Country Officer
Lynn Keillor
612-287-0869
keill003@tc.umn.edu
- Stockholm, capital of Sweden, called cleanest city in Europe
- Arctic circle and points beyond to the north – Land of the Midnight Sun
- Mountains, glaciers, lakes, islands, meadows, oceans – Sweden has it all for nature lovers
- Many beautiful and historic castles
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- Sweden is approximately the size of California.
- 8.9 million inhabitants.
- Official language is Swedish, most Swedes also speak English.
- Sweden is a constitutional monarchy, with strong social welfare programs and relatively high taxes.
- Swedes love the outdoors, with hiking, fishing and bird-watching among most popular activities.
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