Sweden

Extracted Attributes

• Area

  450,295 square kilometres (173,860 sq mi)

• Type

  Nordic country, Constitutional monarchy, Parliamentary democracy, Unitary state

• Capital

  Stockholm

• Climate

  Mild maritime (south), continental (center), subarctic (north)

• Location

  Scandinavia, Northern Europe

• Population

  10,592,686

• Highest Point

  Kebnekaise at 2,096.8 m (6,879 ft) above sea level

• Official Name

  Kingdom of Sweden

• Monarch's Role

  Purely representative function

• Economic System

  Nordic social welfare system

• Legislative Body

  Riksdag (unicameral, 349 members)

• Lowest Elevation

  Bay of Lake Hammarsjön, near Kristianstad, at -2.41 m (-7.91 ft) below sea level

• Head of Government

  Prime Minister

• Population Density

  25.5 inhabitants per square kilometre (66/sq mi)

• GDP Per Capita Rank

  12th highest

• EU Membership Status

  Member since 1995-01-01

• Administrative Divisions

  21 counties, 290 municipalities

• Eurozone Membership Status

  Rejected

• Human Development Index Rank

  5th highest

Timeline

• The Svear, or Suiones, Germanic peoples inhabiting the area, were mentioned by Roman author Tacitus. (Source: Britannica)

  0098-XX-XX

• Inception of the entity 'Sweden' (as a region or proto-state). (Source: Wikidata)

  0900-01-01

• An independent Swedish state emerged. (Source: Summary)

  1100-XX-XX

• The Black Death killed approximately one-third of the Scandinavian population. (Source: DBpedia)

  1300-XX-XX

• Sweden joined the Kalmar Union. (Source: Summary)

  1397-XX-XX

• Sweden left the Kalmar Union and Stockholm became the permanent capital. (Source: Summary, Britannica)

  1523-XX-XX

• Involvement in the Thirty Years' War led to the formation of the Swedish Empire, establishing Sweden as a European great power. (Source: Summary)

  1618-XX-XX

• The Swedish Empire ceased to be a great power, and Sweden gradually lost its overseas territories throughout the 18th and 19th centuries. (Source: Summary)

  1700-XX-XX

• Sweden lost Finland to Russia. (Source: Summary)

  1809-XX-XX

• Sweden's last direct military involvement, leading to a military-forced personal union with Norway. (Source: Summary)

  1814-XX-XX

• The union with Norway peacefully dissolved. (Source: Summary)

  1905-XX-XX

• Sweden joined the European Union. (Source: Summary)

  1995-01-01

• Sweden joined EU battlegroups. (Source: DBpedia)

  2008-XX-XX

• Sweden openly moved towards cooperation with NATO. (Source: DBpedia)

  2009-XX-XX

• Sweden celebrated 200 years of peace. (Source: Summary)

  2014-XX-XX

• Sweden formally applied for NATO membership and was invited to join the alliance. (Source: Summary, DBpedia)

  2022-XX-XX

Web Search Results

• Sweden - Wikipedia

  Sweden, formally the Kingdom of Sweden, is a Nordic country located on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. It borders Norway to the west and north, and Finland to the east. At 450,295 square kilometres (173,860 sq mi), Sweden is the largest Nordic country by both area and population, and is the fifth-largest country in Europe. Its capital and largest city is Stockholm. Sweden has a population of 10.6 million, and a low population density of 25.5 inhabitants per square kilometre [...] At 449,964 km2 (173,732 sq mi), Sweden is the 55th-largest country in the world, the fifth-largest country in Europe, and the largest country in Northern Europe. The lowest elevation in Sweden is in the bay of Lake Hammarsjön, near Kristianstad, at −2.41 m (−7.91 ft) below sea level. The highest point is Kebnekaise at 2,096.8 m (6,879 ft) above sea level. [...] Sweden is a highly developed country ranked fifth in the Human Development Index. It is a constitutional monarchy and a parliamentary democracy, with legislative power vested in the 349-member unicameral Riksdag. It is a unitary state, divided into 21 counties and 290 municipalities. Sweden maintains a Nordic social welfare system that provides universal health care and tertiary education for its citizens. It has the world's 14th highest GDP per capita_per_capita "List of countries by GDP

• Sweden | History, Flag, Map, Population, & Facts - Britannica

  Sweden, country located on the Scandinavian Peninsula in northern Europe. The name Sweden was derived from the Svear, or Suiones, a people mentioned as early as 98 ce by the Roman author Tacitus. The country’s ancient name was Svithiod. Stockholm has been the permanent capital since 1523. [...] ## Land Sweden lies to the southwest of Finland. A long coastline forms the country’s eastern border, extending along the Gulf of Bothnia and the Baltic Sea; a narrow strait, known as The Sound (Öresund), separates Sweden from Denmark in the south. A shorter coastline along the Skagerrak and Kattegat straits forms Sweden’s border to the southwest, and Norway lies to the west. Sweden extends some 1,000 miles (1,600 km) to the north and south and 310 miles (500 km) to the east and west. [...] Sweden occupies the greater part of the Scandinavian Peninsula, which it shares with Norway. The land slopes gently from the high mountains along the Norwegian frontier eastward to the Baltic Sea. Geologically, it is one of the oldest and most stable parts of the Earth’s crust. Its surface formations and soils were altered by the receding glaciers of the Pleistocene Epoch (about 2,600,000 to 11,700 years ago). Lakes dot the fairly flat landscape, and thousands of islands form archipelagoes

• Sweden Culture : Language, Religion, Food - Original Travel

  Sweden is a constitutional monarchy with a parliamentary system. The monarch has a purely representative function. The parliament (Riksdag) is has 349 members (40% women) elected for four years. The Minister of State (prime minister) is appointed by the Speaker of Parliament. The government and parliament work together to develop laws, which the Supreme Court is the top of the judicial system. Famous Swedes

• Sweden – EU country profile | European Union

  Sweden is a constitutional monarchy and parliamentary democracy. The prime minister is the head of government and the monarch is the head of state. The government exercises executive power. Legislative power is vested in the single-chamber parliament (349 members). Sweden is a unitary state, divided into 20 counties and 290 municipalities. ## Trade and economy

• Tourism in Sweden - Wikipedia

  Sweden has a large number of lakes and forests; the former are popular for fishing and canoeing. There are several large lakes, including lakes Vättern and Vänern. The Göta Canal from Stockholm to Gothenburg allows for trips in the summer. Hiking is popular in the summer, both in the forested regions as well as in the alpine landscapes. [...] According to the CIA World Factbook, Sweden was the 21st most-visited country in the world, with 7,627,000 arrivals in 2006. Swedish culture [edit] Main article: Culture of Sweden Image 7 View from southern Öland Image 8 Tanumshede rock carvings Sweden has a number of World Heritage Sites, which are popular as tourist destinations. These include:

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• Country

  Sweden

• Instance Of

  Q6256

• Population

  10,592,686

• Coordinates

  Lat: 61.0, Lon: 15.0

• Inception Date

  1/1/900

Sweden, formally the Kingdom of Sweden, is a Nordic country in Scandinavia. It borders Norway to the west and north, Finland to the east, and is connected to Denmark in the southwest by a bridge–tunnel across the Öresund. At 450,295 square kilometres (173,860 sq mi), Sweden is the largest Nordic country, the third-largest country in the European Union, and the fifth-largest country in Europe. The capital and largest city is Stockholm. Sweden has a total population of 10.5 million, and a low population density of 25.5 inhabitants per square kilometre (66/sq mi), with around 87% of Swedes residing in urban areas in the central and southern half of the country. Sweden has a nature dominated by forests and a large amount of lakes, including some of the largest in Europe. Many long rivers run from the Scandes range through the landscape, primarily emptying into the northern tributaries of the Baltic Sea. It has an extensive coastline and most of the population lives near a major body of water. With the country ranging from 55°N to 69°N, the climate of Sweden is diverse due to the length of the country. The usual conditions are mild for the latitudes with a maritime south, continental centre and subarctic north. Snow cover is infrequent in the densely populated south, but reliable on higher latitudes. Furthermore, the rain shadow of the Scandes results in quite dry winters and sunny summers in much of the country. Germanic peoples have inhabited Sweden since prehistoric times, emerging into history as the Geats (Swedish: Götar) and Swedes (Svear) and constituting the sea peoples known as the Norsemen. An independent Swedish state emerged during the early 12th century. After the Black Death in the middle of the 14th century killed about a third of the Scandinavian population, the dominance of the Hanseatic League in Northern Europe threatened Scandinavia economically and politically. This led to the forming of the Scandinavian Kalmar Union in 1397, which Sweden left in 1523. When Sweden became involved in the Thirty Years' War on the Protestant side, an expansion of its territories began and eventually the Swedish Empire was formed, this became one of the great powers of Europe until the early 18th century. Swedish territories outside the Scandinavian Peninsula were gradually lost during the 18th and 19th centuries, ending with the annexation of present-day Finland by Russia in 1809. The last war in which Sweden was directly involved was in 1814 when Norway was militarily forced into a personal union, which peacefully dissolved in 1905. In 2014, Sweden celebrated 200 years of peace, breaking even Switzerland's record for peace. Sweden maintained an official policy of neutrality during wartime and non-participation in military alliances during peacetime, although Sweden secretly relied on U.S. nuclear submarines during the Cold War. Sweden has since 2008 joined EU battlegroups, provided intelligence to NATO and since 2009 openly moved towards cooperation with NATO. In 2022, Sweden applied for NATO membership and was formally invited to join the alliance at the NATO Summit in Madrid. Sweden is a constitutional monarchy and a parliamentary democracy, with legislative power vested in the 349-member unicameral Riksdag. It is a unitary state, currently divided into 21 counties and 290 municipalities. Sweden maintains a Nordic social welfare system that provides universal health care and tertiary education for its citizens. It has the world's 12th highest per capita income and ranks very highly in quality of life, health, education, protection of civil liberties, economic competitiveness, income equality, gender equality, prosperity and human development. Sweden joined the European Union on 1 January 1995 but rejected Eurozone membership following a referendum. It is also a member of the United Nations, the Nordic Council, the Council of Europe, the World Trade Organization and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).