THE COUNTRY
A military power during the 17th century, Sweden has not participated in any war for two centuries. An armed neutrality was preserved in both World Wars.
Since then, Sweden has pursued a successful economic formula consisting of a capitalist system intermixed with substantial welfare elements. Sweden joined the EU in 1995, but the public rejected the introduction of the euro in a 2003 referendum. The share of Sweden’s population born abroad increased from 11.3% in 2000 to 20% in 2021.
- Stockholm (includes Vasa Museum, Skansen, Djurgarden, Gamla Stan, Drottningholm);
- Stockholm Archipelago;
- Birka & Hovgarden;
- Tanum petroglyphs;
- Malmo
- Private Jets, Helicopters and Airliners
- Finest Onboard Catering
- Ground Transport and Yachts
- Luxury Villa & House Rentals
- Local Guide & 24/7 Assistance
- Customized Global Services
TO BE KNOWN
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The State's CapitalStockholm
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Time ZoneUTC +1
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Telephone Code46
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Total Area450 295 Km2
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Population10 536 338 (2023 est.)
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Main LanguagesSwedish
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CurrencySwedish kronor (SEK)
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GDP Per CapitaUSD 53600
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Airports231
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Heliports2
TRAVEL INFORMATION
Temperate in south with cold, cloudy winters and cool, partly cloudy summers; subarctic in north
Swedish 80.3%, Syrian 1.9%, Iraqi 1.4%, Finnish 1.4%, other 15%
Finish everything on your plate as it is considered rude to leave any food uneaten.
Köttbullar (Swedish Meatballs) — beef mixed with pork or veal seasoned with onions, salt, pepper, and allspice and shaped into small round balls for browning in butter; typically served with lingonberry sauce, mashed potatoes, and gravy on the side
Small, open, competitive, and thriving economy that remains outside of the euro zone; has achieved an enviable standard of living, with its combination of free-market capitalism and extensive welfare benefits
