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Sweden

Kingdom of Sweden

Region

Europe • Northern Europe

Capital

Stockholm

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The flag of Sweden has a blue field with a large golden-yellow cross that extend to the edges of the field. The vertical part of this cross is offset towards the hoist side.

The flag of Sweden has a blue field with a large golden-yellow cross that extend to the edges of the field. The vertical part of this cross is offset towards the hoist side.

Population
10,353,442
Area
450,295 km²
Time Zone
UTC+01:00
Top-Level Domain
.se

About Sweden

Sweden is a country located in Europe, specifically in the Northern Europe region. Its capital city is Stockholm. With a population of 10,353,442, it ranks among the moderately populated countries in terms of population.

The country covers a total area of 450,295 km², making it a medium-sized country in terms of land area. With a population density of 22.99 people per square kilometer, it is sparsely populated.

The official language of Sweden is Swedish, .

The currency used in Sweden is the Swedish krona (kr), .

Sweden is a member of the United Nations.

In Sweden, vehicles drive on the right side of the road.

The country operates in the UTC+01:00 time zone.

Sweden shares its borders with 2 countries: Finland and Norway.

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Coat of Arms

Coat of Arms of Sweden

Quick Facts

  • Capital: Stockholm
  • Continent: Europe
  • Native Name: Sverige
  • Demonym: Swedish
  • Top Level Domain: .se
  • Calling Code: +46
  • Independence: Independent country
  • Start of Week: Monday

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