Discover Sweden
High-income economy. Innovation leader: Spotify, IKEA, Volvo, Ericsson, H&M. Strong welfare state, tech sector, manufacturing.
About Sweden
Geography
Area: 450,295 sq km
- • Temperate south, subarctic north
- • Long summer days (midnight sun above Arctic Circle)
- • Cold dark winters
- • Moderate thanks to Gulf Stream
Government
Type: parliamentary constitutional monarchy
Capital: Stockholm
Economy
High-income economy. Innovation leader: Spotify, IKEA, Volvo, Ericsson, H&M. Strong welfare state, tech sector, manufacturing.
GDP: $627.4 billion
Per Capita: $60,200
Demographics
Population: 10,536,338
Languages: Swedish (official), Finnish, Sami, English widely spoken
Religions: Church of Sweden (Lutheran) 53.9%, Muslim 8.1%, none 33%
Explore Sweden's Regions
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Major Cities in Sweden
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Travel Essentials
📞 Contact & Emergency
Phone Code: +46
Currency: Swedish Krona (SEK)
universal: 112
police (non-emergency): 114 14
⚡ Practical Info
Electricity: 230V / 50Hz / Type C, F
Driving: Right
Water: ✅ Safe
💰 Tipping
- • Not expected — wages include service
- • Rounding up or 5-10% for exceptional dining
- • Cashless society — almost everything by card
When to Visit Sweden
✅ Best Months
June, July, August
🔥 Peak Season
Jun-Aug (midnight sun, warmest)
💎 Off Season
Nov-Mar (cold, dark, but northern lights and Ice Hotel)
Jokkmokk Winter Market (Sami culture, 400+ years old)
Midsommar (Jun 19-25 area) — biggest celebration after Christmas
Gothenburg Culture Festival, crayfish parties
Lucia Day (Dec 13), Christmas markets, Ice Hotel opens
Top Destinations in Sweden
Cultural Tips
- 💡Fika (coffee break with pastry) is a national institution — join in
- 💡Swedes value personal space and silence — it's not rudeness
- 💡Remove shoes when entering homes
- 💡Sweden is nearly cashless — carry a card, not cash
- 💡Lagom (just right, not too much) is the guiding philosophy
- 💡Don't skip Midsommar — it's bigger than Christmas for many Swedes
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