Sweden is a country in Scandinavia, Europe. Its capital is Stockholm, with a population of approximately 10.5M and a total area of 450,295 km². The official language is Swedish and the currency is the Krona (SEK).
Sweden covers an area of 450,295 km² with a population density of 23/km² people per km². The country has a GDP of $593B ($56,500 per capita) and gained independence in 1523. It has a coastline of 3,218 km.
Sweden has produced more No.1 Billboard hits per capita than any country except the USA — giving the world ABBA, Avicii, Robyn, and the songwriters behind virtually every major pop act. It also invented the zipper, the pacemaker, and Spotify.
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A medieval island city with cobblestone streets dating back to the 13th century
The world's first ice hotel — entirely rebuilt from snow and ice every winter in Lapland
A UNESCO perfectly preserved Hanseatic ring-walled city on the island of Gotland
One of the world's best spots to witness the northern lights under crystal-clear Arctic skies
The capital of Sweden is Stockholm.
The official language(s) of Sweden are Swedish.
The population of Sweden is approximately 10.5M.
Sweden uses the Krona (SEK).
Sweden is located in Europe, in the Scandinavia region.
Sweden has a GDP of $593B, with a GDP per capita of $56,500.
The best time to visit Sweden is June–August (midnight sun), December–February (skiing). The climate is Subarctic north, temperate south, cold winters.
Visa-free for EU/US/UK (Schengen)
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