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General Information

Sweden, a Scandinavian country, is known for its forests, lakes, and Northern Lights.

Where Sweden is Located

Sweden is in Northern Europe (Scandinavia), bordered by Norway to the west, Finland to the northeast, and the Baltic Sea and Gulf of Bothnia to the east and south. It features vast forests, thousands of lakes, and the Arctic Lapland region in the north. The capital, Stockholm, is spread across 14 islands.

Landscape of Sweden

Sweden’s glaciated landscape features 95,700 lakes (Vänern, Europe’s third-largest) and the Stockholm Archipelago’s 30,000 islands. The Arctic Lapland tundra (Sarek National Park) has glacial valleys like Lapporten, while the Siljan Ring—a 377-million-year-old meteor crater—holds Sweden’s deepest lake. Gotland’s limestone sea stacks (rauks) rise from the Baltic, and the southern Skåne region blends beech forests with Viking-era rune stones.

Climate of Sweden

Sweden has a temperate climate in the south and subarctic conditions in the north. The southern regions experience mild winters and cool summers, while the northern areas are colder, with long winters and short, mild summers. The country experiences significant seasonal variation, with long summer days and long, dark winter nights. Snowfall is common in the winter, especially in the northern parts, and rainfall is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year.