The 5th largest country in Europe, Sweden is a Nordic land with about 10% of the nation lying above the Arctic Circle. It is sparsely populated, with over 2/3 of all inhabitants living in the Southern cities. Its Southwestern coast borders on the Kattegat while most of the Eastern part of the country borders on the Baltic Sea.

A highly developed nation with a very high standard of living, for many years Sweden has been synonymous with free lifestyles.

Quick Info:

• Area: 449,964 sq km
• Population: 9.0 million
• Capital: Stockholm
• Population: 1.7 million
• Language: Swedish
• Website: Sweden Gateway
  

Source: Operation World 2001