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The given Sweden location map shows that Sweden is located in north Europe. Sweden map also shows that Sweden is a part of Scandinavian Peninsula. Sweden shares its international boundaries with Finland in the north-east, Norway in the west, and Denmark in the south-west; although, Denmark is separated through a thin maritime boundary but it is also connected through a bridge-tunnel across the Oresund. Besides, in the east, Gulf of Bothnia and in the south-east Baltic Sea lie. Most of the regions of the country has temperate climate except the northerner region which it has sub-arctic climate. However, in the coastal region it has oceanic climate as well.
Stockholm is the capital as well as largest city of Sweden. The government type of Sweden is a parliamentary representative democratic constitutional monarchy featured with multi-party system. Under this political system, the executive power is exercised by the government, headed by the Prime Minister. However, the legislative power is vested in both the government as well as the parliament. And, the Judiciary is independent.
The economy of the country is of mixed type that depends upon various sectors including industries, manufacturing, services, exports and trades, agriculture, hydro-power, mining etc. some of the significant companies known across the world of Sweden are Volvo, Ericsson, Vattenfall, Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB, Skanska, Electrolux, Svenska Cellulosa Aktiebolaget, Volvo Personvagnar, Scania, TeliaSonera, Sandvik, ICA, Hennes & Mauritz, and IKEA.
Where is Sweden Located?
The given Sweden location map shows that Sweden is located in north Europe. Sweden map also shows that Sweden is a part of Scandinavian Peninsula. Sweden shares its international boundaries with Finland in the north-east, Norway in the west, and Denmark in the south-west; although, Denmark is separated through a thin maritime boundary but it is also connected through a bridge-tunnel across the Oresund. Besides, in the east, Gulf of Bothnia and in the south-east Baltic Sea lie. Most of the regions of the country has temperate climate except the northerner region which it has sub-arctic climate. However, in the coastal region it has oceanic climate as well.
Stockholm is the capital as well as largest city of Sweden. The government type of Sweden is a parliamentary representative democratic constitutional monarchy featured with multi-party system. Under this political system, the executive power is exercised by the government, headed by the Prime Minister. However, the legislative power is vested in both the government as well as the parliament. And, the Judiciary is independent.
The economy of the country is of mixed type that depends upon various sectors including industries, manufacturing, services, exports and trades, agriculture, hydro-power, mining etc. some of the significant companies known across the world of Sweden are Volvo, Ericsson, Vattenfall, Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB, Skanska, Electrolux, Svenska Cellulosa Aktiebolaget, Volvo Personvagnar, Scania, TeliaSonera, Sandvik, ICA, Hennes & Mauritz, and IKEA.
Counties of Sweden
| County | Administrative Center | Population | Area | Latitude and Longitude |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stockholm County | Stockholm | 2.5 million+ | 6,519 sq km (2,517 sq mi) | 59.3293° N, 18.0686° E |
| Västra Götaland County | Gothenburg | 1.8 million+ | 23,800 sq km (9,189 sq mi) | 57.7089° N, 11.9746° E |
| Skåne County | Malmö | 1.4 million+ | 11,034 sq km (4,260 sq mi) | 55.6050° N, 13.0038° E |
| Uppsala County | Uppsala | 400,000+ | 8,207 sq km (3,169 sq mi) | 59.8586° N, 17.6389° E |
| Östergötland County | Linköping | 470,000+ | 10,562 sq km (4,078 sq mi) | 58.4108° N, 15.6214° E |
| Jönköping County | Jönköping | 370,000+ | 10,495 sq km (4,052 sq mi) | 57.7826° N, 14.1618° E |
| Dalarna County | Falun | 290,000+ | 28,194 sq km (10,886 sq mi) | 60.6036° N, 15.6259° E |
| Västerbotten County | Umeå | 275,000+ | 55,186 sq km (21,307 sq mi) | 63.8258° N, 20.2630° E |
| Norrbotten County | Luleå | 250,000+ | 98,245 sq km (37,933 sq mi) | 65.5848° N, 22.1547° E |
| Värmland County | Karlstad | 280,000+ | 17,519 sq km (6,764 sq mi) | 59.3793° N, 13.5036° E |
10 Largest Cities in Sweden
| City | County | Population | Latitude and Longitude |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stockholm | Stockholm County | 980,000+ | 59.3293° N, 18.0686° E |
| Gothenburg | Västra Götaland County | 600,000+ | 57.7089° N, 11.9746° E |
| Malmö | Skåne County | 360,000+ | 55.6050° N, 13.0038° E |
| Uppsala | Uppsala County | 240,000+ | 59.8586° N, 17.6389° E |
| Linköping | Östergötland County | 165,000+ | 58.4108° N, 15.6214° E |
| Västerås | Västmanland County | 130,000+ | 59.6099° N, 16.5448° E |
| Örebro | Örebro County | 130,000+ | 59.2753° N, 15.2134° E |
| Helsingborg | Skåne County | 115,000+ | 56.0465° N, 12.6945° E |
| Jönköping | Jönköping County | 100,000+ | 57.7826° N, 14.1618° E |
| Norrköping | Östergötland County | 98,000+ | 58.5877° N, 16.1924° E |
Top Tourist Attractions and Famous Places to Visit in Sweden
- Gamla Stan - Stockholm
- Vasa Museum - Stockholm
- Icehotel - Jukkasjärvi
- Abisko National Park - Norrbotten
- Liseberg Amusement Park - Gothenburg
- Drottningholm Palace - Stockholm County
- Kiruna Northern Lights - Lapland
- Stockholm Archipelago - Stockholm County
- Öresund Bridge - Malmö
- Gotland Medieval Towns - Gotland
- Skansen Open-Air Museum - Stockholm
- Kungsleden Hiking Trail - Northern Sweden
- Visby Historic Center - Gotland
- Turning Torso - Malmö
- Lake Vänern - Western Sweden
- Royal Palace of Stockholm - Stockholm
Sweden Facts
| Continent | Europe |
| Country | Sweden |
| Official Name | Kingdom of Sweden |
| Capital | Stockholm |
| Largest City | Stockholm |
| Coordinates | 60.1282° N, 18.6435° E |
| Administrative Divisions | 21 Counties |
| Official Languages | Swedish |
| Demonym | Swedish |
| Government | Parliamentary Constitutional Monarchy |
| Independence | 1523 |
| Total Area | 450,295 sq km (173,860 sq mi) |
| Population | 10.7 million+ (2025 est.) |
| Population Density | 25 people per sq km |
| Currency | Swedish Krona (SEK) |
| GDP Nominal | Approx. USD 650 billion |
| Economy | Advanced High-Income Economy |
| Postal Code Format | ### ## |
| Country Calling Code | +46 |
| Time Zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| Internet TLD | .se |
| ISO Country Code | SE |
| Driving Side | Right |
| Major Cities | Stockholm, Gothenburg, Malmö, Uppsala, Västerås |
| Major Airports | Stockholm Arlanda Airport, Gothenburg Landvetter Airport, Malmö Airport |
| Highest Point | Kebnekaise (2,097 m) |
| Longest River | Klarälven River |
| Climate | Temperate and Subarctic Climate |
| Average Summer Temperature | 18°C to 25°C |
| Average Winter Temperature | -20°C to 3°C |
| Famous For | Design, Innovation, Northern Lights, Forests, Music |
| National Animal | Moose |
| National Sport | Football |
| National Dish | Swedish Meatballs |
| Official Website | government.se |
Major Rivers in Sweden
- Klarälven River
- Torne River
- Dalälven River
- Ume River
- Lule River
- Göta älv River
Sweden Climate Facts
| Climate Type | Temperate, Continental, and Subarctic |
| Summer Temperature | 18°C to 25°C |
| Winter Temperature | -20°C to 3°C |
| Average Rainfall | 500 mm to 1,000 mm annually depending on region |
Neighboring Countries of Sweden
- Norway - West
- Finland - Northeast
- Denmark - Southwest via Öresund Bridge
References
- Official Government Website
- Statistics Sweden
- World Bank
- CIA World Factbook
- United Nations Population Division
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