Situated between Norway and Finland, this Scandinavian country is officially known as the Kingdom of Sweden. It boasts supreme natural beauty: rolling plains, mountains, fjords and countless lakes. Strung out along its jagged coastline are a number of inhabited islands, some of which host the capital city of Stockholm (fondly referred to as ‘the Venice of the north’).


There is plenty to see in Sweden, and although the cost of living here is generally high, most of the natural and historical attractions can be visited free of charge. Ancient castles and fortresses are juxtaposed with modern cities. Bursting at the seams with art and culture, the cosmopolitan atmosphere of these cities is enhanced by the presence of thousands of foreign residents, all of whom have been assimilated into Swedish society.

With thousands of nature reserves and other wilderness areas, explorers of the great outdoors will never be at a loss. Summer pursuits include mountain climbing, orienteering, swimming, hiking and cycling (the country has a fairly temperate climate, thanks mainly to the effects of the Gulf Stream). You could also canoe along one of Sweden’s many waterways, or be more adventurous and try white water rafting. The winter months bring with them the delights of skiing and snowboarding.

Sweden has the highest standard of living in all of Europe. It is one of the most advanced industrial countries in the world; the vast majority (at least 80%) of the Swedes live in cities. It can fairly be said that hard work and determination are responsible for Sweden becoming the prosperous country that it is today.

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