10 Interesting Sweden Facts

Friday, November 27th 2015. | Countries


Let’s talk about the Scandinavian country in Northern Europe on Sweden Facts. The official name is Kingdom of Sweden. A bridge-tunnel across the Öresund links Denmark and Sweden. The country shares the border with Finland and Norway. Based on the area, Sweden takes the third largest country in European Union. It has the area at 173,860 square miles or 450,295 square km. It is occupied by 9.8 million people.  Check other interesting facts about Sweden below:

Sweden Facts 1: the population density

Due to the large area in Sweden and population, the country has a low population density. It is only inhabited by 21 residents per square km.  The southern half of Sweden is occupied by more people.

Sweden Facts 2: the south and north Sweden

The north Sweden is dominated by forested area. If you come to the southern part, you can find a lot of agricultural fields.

Sweden Facts

Sweden Facts

Sweden Facts 3: the income

The people in Sweden have prosperous life due to the high per capita income.  The country is ranked in eighth place based on the income. It can be seen from the human development, equality, protection of civil liberties, education, quality of life, economic competitiveness and health.

Sweden Facts 4: European Union member

Since 1st January 1995, Sweden has been a member in European Union. This country is also included in various international organizations such as Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, Nordic Council, United Nations, and World Trade Organization.

Sweden Pic

Sweden Pic

Sweden Facts 5: the famous writers

There are many famous writers who come from Sweden. Those include Astrid Lindgren, Harry Martinson, August Strindberg and Selma Lagerlöf.

Sweden Facts 6: the famous artists

The famous artists in the country include Tobias Sergel, Carl Milles, Anders Zorn and Carl Larsson.

Sweden Pictures

Sweden Pictures

Sweden Facts 7: the film industry

The famous film personalities from Sweden included Ingrid Bergman, Ingmar Bergman and Greta Garbo. They were famous in 1920s until 1980s.

Sweden Facts 8: the musical tradition

The musician tradition in Sweden is very rich. You can enjoy the hip hop, pop or even medieval folk ballads. You can also check the unique musical instruments in the country such as wooden flutes, lur, and drum. The Swedish folk music was inspired from the Viking tradition. Check facts about South Africa here.

Sweden

Sweden

Sweden Facts 9: the notable composers from Sweden

The notable composers from the country include Franz Berwald and Carl Michael Bellman.

Sweden Facts 10: the architecture

Timber was used as the main material to create the architecture in Sweden before 13th century. Then it was replaced by stone. Get facts about Spain here.

Sweden Beauty

Sweden Beauty

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