"Sweden - Sverige - Suede - Schweden - Svezia" Sweden by vec

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The Swedish flag - Sweden

The Swedish flag

Land area: 449 964 sq km
Population: 8878085 people (july 2003)
National day: June 6
Language: Swedish (Sami and Finnish speaking minorities)

Some facts about Sweden
Highest point: Mountain Kebnekaise, 2111 m.
Number of pigs in Sweden: 1 891 456 (in 2001)
Country lenght: 1572 km (north to south)
Big Mc: 30 SEK ($4 USD)
Railways: 11481 km
Chief of State: King Carl XVI Gustaf

Did you know that Sweden have the second longest life expectancy in the world after Japan? In average a Swedish male become 77,3 years and a Swedish female become 82,7 years.

Swedish bank notes - Sweden

Swedish bank notes

Money in Sweden
Currency: Swedish Krona (SEK), divided in 100 ören.

Coins:
10 Kronor
5 Kronor
1 Krona
50 Öre

Notes:
1000 Kronor
500 Kronor
100 Kronor
50 Kronor
20 Kronor

Intro Updated Jan 11, 2004
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Folkdans - Sweden

Dancing Folkdans Local Customs (3)

This typical Swedish dance, called folkdans, is still quite propular in some areas. Folkdans includes the way the people... more travel advice

A rune stone - Sweden

Rune stones by the Vikings Things to Do (1)

All over Sweden you can find the rune stones. Mosts stones with rune inscriptions were by Vikings made during the 11th... more travel advice

Valborg celebration - Sweden

Celebrating Valborgsmässoafton Local Customs (3)

One special Swedish tradition is Valborgsmässoafton celebrated on the evening of April 30. This tradition is called... more travel advice

Road 45 near Storuman, packed snow - Sweden

Online road status information Transportation (1)

On Vägverkets site you can find a map with good information about the status on all main roads in Sweden. Just follow... more travel advice

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evaanna Feb 9, 2005 at 3:48 AM Report Abuse

Interesting info and photos, liked the customs tips best.

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