Sweden
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Capital
Stockholm
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Local time
8:16
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Population
10.14 m
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Driving side
Right
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Calling code
+46
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Currency
kr SEK (krona)
Sweden
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Capital
Stockholm
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Local time
8:16
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Population
10.14 m
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Driving side
Right
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Calling code
+46
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Currency
kr SEK (krona)
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Average Salary
$ 4 123
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Petrol price
€ 1.82 pl
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Precipitation
624mm /year
Geography & travel
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Country Area
449 964 km2
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Protected Area
15%
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Forest Area
69%
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Agricultural area
7%
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Railways
9716km
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Annual air passengers
13.35 m
Population
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Ethnicity
Swedes with Finnish and Sami minorities
Finns
Yugoslavs
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Religion
Lutheran - 87 %
Roman Catholic
Orthodox
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Languages
Swedish
Sami/Finnish-speaking minorities
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Armed Forces
30 550
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Murders
1 per 100k
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Alcohol consumption
8.7 l/person
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Smoking
20.4%
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Diabetes
4.7%
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Tuberculosis
9 per 100k
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HIV
0.2%
Economy
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Industries
iron and steel, precision equipment, radio and telephone parts, wood pulp and paper products, processed foods, motor vehicles
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Agriculture
barley, wheat, sugar beets, meat, milk
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Natural Resources
iron ore, copper, lead, zinc, gold, silver, tungsten, uranium, arsenic
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Energy Import
28%
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Natural Resources
iron ore, copper, lead, zinc, gold, silver, tungsten, uranium, arsenic
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Renewable Energy
49%
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CO2 Emissions
43 421kt
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Ease of Business
10 (Best=1, Worst=200)
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ATMs per 100k people
41
What not to do when visiting Sweden
Sweden Don't forget to say "Skoal" when toasting - move the glass form the waistline to the eyes, look the other person directly in the eyes, say "skoal", drink, make a wave of the glass towards you hosts eyes and bring it back down on the table.
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Sweden Don’t show a lot of emotion when communicating in public - one might show anger by looking away or stopping talking.
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Sweden Don’t interrupt anyone when speaking - it’s considered rude.
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Did you know?
Orienteering originated from Sweden.
Sweden Don't make affectionate touching nor emotional displays in public - Swedes are quite reserved.
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Europe Don’t forget to handshake when greeting (men). Women usually greet with light kisses on both cheeks (”air kisses” where you just touch cheeks and kiss the air), a handshake is common on first meeting. Eye contact is important.
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Europe Don't smack or slurp - it's not appreciated.
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Europe Don't avoid eye contact business and personal conversations. It's a sign of courtesy.
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Northern Europe Don't forget to disrobe completely before you sauna - bring a towel (only) if you are shy.
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Did you know?
Sweden imports trash from Norway just to recycle it.
Europe Don't enter buses, trains or similar before everyone who wants to get out has done so.
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Europe Don't forget to wear reflectors when riding a bike or walking at dark.
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