Sweden
- Country Introduction:
Sweden, or Sverige in Swedish, is a Scandinavian country in northern Europe. It is surrounded by Norway to the left, Finland to the right, and above Denmark. Sweden has long winters with a little bit of daylight, and warm summers where the sun sets for only a few hours. ABBA, IKEA, Swedish meatballs, herring, Swedish House Mafia, and Vikings are just a few of the popular aspects and icons of Sweden.
Link to the State Department:
http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/2880.htm- Physical Geography:
- Culture and People:
Overview
Language
Religion and Beliefs
Food
Demography and Ethnicity
Institutions (e.g., family, government)
Gender and Sexuality
Higher Education
- Hazards and Risks:
- Crime
- Worldwide Caution
- Health Risks
- Food precautions
- Vulnerability to Weather
- Health and Insurance:
- Medical Facilities and Health Information
- Health Information for Travelers to Sweden
- The Swedish Health Care System
- Current Issues:
- Immigration:
- Cost of Living:
http://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/country_result.jsp?country=Sweden&displayCurrency=USD
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