Inhabitants: 10,1 million
Size: 450 295 km² (Third largest country in the European Union)
Capital: Stockholm
Official language: Swedish
Currency: Swedish Krona (SEK)
Major cities: Stockholm 2,2 million inhabitants, Göteborg 1 million inhabitants, Malmö 0,7 million inhabitants.
Member of the European Union: Yes, since 1995.
GDP/Capita: $ 51,242 / year
Minimum number of paid vacation/year: 25 days.
Some Swedish multinational companies: Electrolux, Ikea, Volvo, Scania, Ericsson, Spotify, SKF, H&M, Assa Abloy, Skanska, Essity
Famous music groups from Sweden: Ace of Base, ABBA, Avicii, Roxette, Swedish House Mafia, Icona Pop, Robyn, Cardigans, Zara Larsson.
Flight times from Stockholm to cities in Europe:
Stockholm – London: 2,5 hours
Stockholm – Paris: 2,5 hours
Stockholm – Rome: 3 hours
Stockholm – Lisbon: 4,5 hours
Neutrality
Sweden has not been part of a war since 1814. This makes Sweden the nation which has had the longest period of peace.