Sweden 🇸🇪
Sweden 🇸🇪: capital Stockholm, population 10.5 million, located in Europe. Currency: Swedish Krona (kr). Discover flag, language, neighbors and fun facts — then play the Name the Nations geography game!
Quick Facts
- Capital: Stockholm
- Population: 10.5 million
- Continent: Europe
- Language: Swedish
- Currency: Swedish Krona (kr)
Geography at a Glance
- Official name: Kingdom of Sweden
- Area: 450,295 km² (173,860 sq mi)
- Region: Northern Europe
- Has a coastline
- People: Swedish
- Internet domain: .se
Fun Facts About Sweden
- The Nobel Prize ceremony is held here every year.
- Has the right to roam law letting anyone walk on private land.
- Invented dynamite, the pacemaker, and the zipper.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sweden known for?
Sweden is known for several things — The Nobel Prize ceremony is held here every year; Has the right to roam law letting anyone walk on private land; Invented dynamite, the pacemaker, and the zipper.
How big is Sweden?
Sweden covers about 450,295 square kilometers (173,860 square miles), in the Northern Europe region.
Is Sweden landlocked?
No. Sweden has a coastline and shares land borders with 2 neighboring countries.
What are people from Sweden called?
People from Sweden are called Swedish.
What is the capital of Sweden?
The capital of Sweden is Stockholm.
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