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🇸🇪 Sweden Geography — Location, Area, Borders & Climate

Sweden is a country in Scandinavia, Europe. It covers a total area of 450,295 km² and has a coastline of 3,218 km. It shares land borders with 2 countries.

📐 Geographic Statistics

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Continent
Europe
geographical region
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Region
Scandinavia
sub-region
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Total Area
450,295 km²
land coverage
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Pop. Density
23/km²
people per km²
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Coastline
3,218 km
total shore length
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Timezone
UTC+1/2
UTC offset
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Independence
1523
established
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Climate
Subarctic north, temperate south, cold winters
general type

Location and Position

Sweden is situated in Scandinavia, within the broader continent of Europe. The country has a coastline of 3,218 km, giving it access to maritime trade, fishing and tourism. Coastal geography has played a major role in the country's historical development and economic activity.

Size and Area

Sweden covers a total area of 450,295 km², making it one of the smaller countries in the world. With a population of 10.5M across this area, the population density is 23/km². The capital city is Stockholm.

Climate

The climate of Sweden is subarctic north, temperate south, cold winters. The best time to visit is generally June–August (midnight sun), December–February (skiing), when conditions are most favourable for travel.Climate varies by region within the country, so specific conditions depend on the area being visited.

🗺️ Countries Bordering Sweden

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Norway
Oslo
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Finland
Helsinki

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Sweden located?

Sweden is located in Scandinavia, Europe. The capital city is Stockholm.

How large is Sweden?

Sweden has a total area of 450,295 km² with a population density of 23/km².

What countries border Sweden?

Sweden shares land borders with: Norway, Finland.

What is the climate of Sweden?

The climate of Sweden is Subarctic north, temperate south, cold winters. The best time to visit is June–August (midnight sun), December–February (skiing).

What timezone is Sweden in?

Sweden observes UTC+1/2 timezone.

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