Sweden, better known as Kingdom of Sweden, is located at the Scandinavian Peninsula in North of Europe. Sweden’s capital is Stockholm and from the year 1995 it has been a part of the European Union.Sweden is one of the most developed nations in Europe with 84% of the population living in urban areas which is only about 1.3% of its total land area. Sweden is the third largest country in Western Europe and the fifth largest nation in Europe.
The citizens of Sweden are quite affluent and enjoy a high standard of living while the population density of Sweden is very thin except in the metropolitan areas.Sweden is famous for its traditional exports of timber, copper and iron. It has a very well equipped transportation system and has all the provisions for utilizing the rural assets fully.Besides the above, Sweden has a rich supply of water but unfortunately it lacks sufficient supply of oil and coal deposits.
History of Sweden
After the formation of the Kalmar union in the year 1397, Sweden was unified under the leadership of King Gustav Vasa in the 16th century. Later on in the 17th century, the Swedish Empire was formed and the territories were expanded.Sweden had its last war in the year 1814, where it entered into a personal union with Norway and this union lasted upto the year, 1905. In short, Sweden is a peaceful country and has adopted a policy of non alignment.
Weather in Sweden
Sweden has basically a temperate climate though in its northern mountain regions, a sub arctic climate prevails. During winter, night is unending while in the north of the Arctic circle, the sun never sets for a particular part of each summer.
Geography of Sweden
The country of Sweden is mainly situated in north Europe and is located west of the Baltic Sea and Gulf of Bothnia, all of which provide a long coastline. The country also shares its borders with Denmark, Germany, Poland, Lithuania etc.
Economy of Sweden
Sweden is one of the most developed nations in Europe with a highly equipped distribution system and excellent communication facilities. The main items which form the main backbone of Sweden’s economy are its timber, hydro power and iron ore resources.
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