Sweden

Sweden (Swedish: Sverige), officially the Kingdom of Sweden (Swedish: Konungariket Sverige), is a Nordic country in Northern Europe. It borders Norway to the west and north, Finland to the east, and is connected to Denmark in the southwest by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund.

Geography

Sweden is the third-largest country in the European Union by land area, with a total area of 450,295 square kilometres (173,860 sq mi). Sweden has a low population density of 22 inhabitants per square kilometre (57/sq mi) with the population mostly concentrated to the southern half of the country.

History

Sweden emerged as an independent and unified country during the Middle Ages. In the 17th century, the country expanded its territories to form the Swedish Empire, which became one of the great powers of Europe until the early 18th century.

Economy

Sweden has a mixed economy characterized by high tech capitalism and extensive welfare benefits. It has a modern distribution system, excellent internal and external communications, and a skilled labor force.

Culture

Swedish culture is characterized by egalitarianism, both in its social and political systems. It has a rich literary tradition, with notable authors like August Strindberg, Astrid Lindgren, and Henning Mankell.

See also

• History of Sweden
• Geography of Sweden
• Economy of Sweden
• Culture of Sweden

Sweden

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  EU-Sweden (orthographic projection)
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  EU-Sweden
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  Vendel I helmet
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  Vikings Voyages
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  Bildsten med skepp 800-1099 Tjängvide, Gotland
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  Map of Sweden ca 1280
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  Gustav Vasa
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  Gustave Adolphe at Breitenfeld - Johann Walter
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  Swedish Empire
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  Marten's Poltava
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  Starvation image from Fäderneslandet 1867