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🇸🇪 Sweden

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Last Updated Jul 24, 2024

About Sweden

Sweden

Sweden, formally the Kingdom of Sweden, is a Nordic country located on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. It borders Norway to the west and north, and Finland to the east, and shares a maritime border with Denmark to the south. At 450,295 square kilometres (173,860 sq mi), Sweden is the largest Nordic country by both area and population, and is the fifth-largest country in Europe. Its capital and largest city is Stockholm. Sweden has a population of 10.6 million, and a low population density of 25.5 inhabitants per square kilometre (66/sq mi); 88% of Swedes reside in urban areas. They are mostly in the central and southern half of the country. Sweden's urban areas together cover 1.5% of its land area. Sweden has a diverse climate owing to the length of the country, which ranges from 55°N to 69°N.

Source: Wikipedia

At a Glance

Capital Stockholm
Population 10.6 million
Area 450,295 km²
Language Swedish
Currency Swedish krona
GDP/Capita $57,117

Travel Advisory

Level 2 Exercise Increased Caution

Exercise increased caution due to heightened risks to safety and security.

Currency & Economy

Currency
Swedish krona (SEK)
GDP
$603.7B
GDP per Capita
$57,117

Development

Life Expectancy
83.3 years

Geography & Practical Details

Region
Europe
Capital
Stockholm
Area
450,295 km²
Population
10,605,098
Timezone
UTC+01:00
Languages
Swedish
Calling Code
+46
Drives On
Right
ISO Code
SE