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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 |