SWEDEN

| Capital City |
Stockholm |
| Geographic Location |
Placed at the North Europe, Sweden is a Scandinavian country. It is surrounde by Norway, Finland, Baltic Sea, Kattegat and Skagerrak.
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| Geographic Coordinates |
62 00 N, 15 00 E
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| Climate |
Different regions of the country are under the effect of different climatic conditions. The north part close to the arctic circle lives long and too cold winters. Here, the temperature sees -40°C. The south part is under the effect of a mild climate. Winters are cold and cloudy.
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| Time Zone |
GMT +1 |
| Language |
SWEDISH |
| Other Languages |
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| Monetary Unit |
Swedish Krona |
Telephone
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The international dialling code (to): 0046, The international dialling code (from) 00 + The related country code |
| Mobile Phone |
GSM 900/1800
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| Important Phone Nos. |
Ambulance, Police, Fire Brigade 112 |
| Internet |
.se
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| Opening Hours |
Banks; 9:30a.m. - 3p.m. (Mon-Fri) Shops; 10a.m. - 7/8p.m. (Mon-Fri), 10a.m. - 2/4p.m. (Sat)
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| Public Holidays |
New Year’s Day (1 January), Epiphany (6 January), Good Friday (April), Easter Sunday, Easter Monday (March/April), Ascension Day (May), Swedish National Day (6 June), Midsummer's Eve (23 June), Midsummer's Day (24 June), Christmas Day (25 December), Boxing Day (26 Dececember).
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| Electric |
230V 50HzHz |
General Information
Sweden is the today's representative of the wealth society and the modern world. With its art and culture accumulation, it is one of the leading countries. Moderna Museet placed at Stockholm and harboring the works of Picasso, Warhol like world-famous intellectuals is one of the best reflections of this cultural opulence.
The versatility of the geographical structure of country plays a significant role in the formation of a diverse social life and the considerable tourism potential. The north part of Sweden including glaciers is one the of best places for the adventurers. Jamtland and Harjedalen provinces of the region are ideal places for rafting, climbing and journey full of incidents on the snow. By comprising many lakes, the west part of Sweden facilitates a great deal of open-air activities. Goteborg evoking a water city is placed at this part of the country. Bohuslan province situated at the north of Goteborg is a popular tourism location for water sports and historical highlights. An endless number of lakes and waterways spread on the country-wide geography shows itself at the south, too. Every year, thousands of tourists flock in the white sandy beaches of the region. The islands at the south are impressive by their genuine atmosphere and photographic natural sceneries. Gotland and Oland islands at Baltic are the favourite places of the local people.
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