Sweden

Sweden is officially known as the Kingdom of Sweden and it is a Nordic country located on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Norway neighbors Sweden to the west and Finland to the east; and the country is linked to Denmark by the Øresund Bridge. Sweden covers a total land area of 450,295 square kilometers and is the third largest country in the European Union by area. Sweden’s population is approximately 9.4 million people. Sweden’s capital city is Stockholm.

Sweden generally has a moderate climate. The best month to visit is early June, during summer. May and July are good months too.

Sweden’s official language is Swedish. Although very similar to Danish and Norwegian, their pronunciation is very different. Finnish is also recognized as a minor language in Sweden.

Sweden’s official currency is the Swedish krona (SEK). Sweden strong economy has export-oriented

Sweden has numerous attractive sites. Starting with its Capital, Stockholm, it has unique location, great architecture, historical sites, museums, parks and nightlife.  Sweden’s spectacular Baltic Island of Gotland has some of the best beaches in Sweden with the welcoming and surprisingly flat landscape which is perfect for cycling. Enjoy Sweden’s national parks and nature reserves that are ideal for long hiking tours. Visit and enjoy the impressive scenery of Abisko in Lapland in the North, a great spot with the famous Lapporten landmark. Sarek national park, Europe’s wildest place with dangerous rivers, deep valleys, high mountains and no facilities for tourists is ideal for experienced hikers looking for adventure.

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