Northern Europe is home to Sweden, often known as the Kingdom of Sweden. The largest and most populous of the Nordic nations, it has borders with Finland to the east, Norway to the west, and with Denmark to the southwest. Sweden is the third-biggest nation in the European Union and the fifth-largest nation in the world with a total area of 450,295 square kilometers. It is also the largest nation in Northern Europe.
Stockholm is the nation’s capital and largest city. 10.4 million people make up Sweden’s whole population, which is spread out at a low density of 25.5 people per square kilometer. Urban regions account for 1.5% of the country’s total land area and this is where 87 percent of Swedes reside. The middle and southern regions of the country have the largest concentration.
The 349-member unicameral Riksdag in Sweden, a constitutional monarchy and parliamentary democracy, is in charge of passing laws. It is a unitary state that now has 290 municipalities and 21 counties. Sweden continues to uphold a Nordic social welfare system that offers all of its residents’ access to tertiary education and healthcare. It scores quite highly in terms of quality of life, health, education, protection of civil liberties, economic competitiveness, income equality, gender equality, prosperity, and human development. It also has the eleventh-highest per capita income in the world.
TRENDING FASHION IN SWEDEN
ACCESSORIES IN SWEDEN
TRIBES IN SWEDEN AND THEIR FASHION
The Swedes
The Nordic country state of Sweden is home to the North Germanic ethnic group known as Swedes, who are united by their shared origins, culture, history, and language. With a sizable diaspora in other nations, they are primarily found in Sweden and the other Nordic countries, especially Finland where they are an officially recognized minority.
The Geats
From antiquity to the late Middle Ages, a sizable North Germanic tribe known as the Geats—sometimes called Goths—inhabited Götaland, or “land of the Geats,” in what is now southern Sweden. They are one of the ancestors of the present-day Swedes. The Western and Eastern lands of the Geats, the Swedish provinces of Västergötland and stergötland, as well as numerous other toponyms continue to bear the Geats’ name.
There is a unique group of Swedish dialects that are spoken in former Geats’ lands.
TOURIST AND HISTORICAL PLACES IN SWEDEN
Skansen and Djurgården, Stockholm – the world’s oldest (and one of the biggest) open-air museum, Skansen is a medieval hamlet made up of homes and farmsteads from all across Sweden.
Stockholm City Hall – one of Sweden’s most recognizable structures, was constructed between 1911 and 1923 using an astounding eight million bricks. It was created by architect Ragnar Stberg and is regarded as one of the finest instances of National Romanticism. Three crowns grace the summit of the 106-meter-tall tower.
Sigtuna – the lovely village of Sigtuna, located north of Stockholm in the lush green Uppland region, is famous for being the first town ever established in Sweden and was established in 980 CE, the last century of the Viking era. It is perched alongside Lake Mälaren.
Oresund Bridge, Malmo – the stunning Oresund Bridge is a 15-minute drive from the heart of Malmo. The structure, which has been well-known around the world since it opened in 1999 after years of development, has become even more well-known because to the popular Danish/Swedish TV serial “The Bridge.”
Lund Cathedral – this cathedral is the most frequented in Sweden, as well as one of Skne’s most popular tourist destinations. When you stand in front of the massive Roman building with its beautiful twin towers, you’ll understand why.
Abisko National Park, Lapland – this is the Land of the Midnight Sun in the summer, with several weeks of nonstop daylight. The 77 square kilometer park is well known for its pristine natural beauty and Nordic wildlife. Long summer walks and Scandinavian winter activities are both fantastic reasons to go there.
Kiruna and the Ice Hotel, Lapland – the northernmost town in Sweden is Kiruna in Lapland, which is at the same latitude as central Greenland. Additionally, it serves as the capital of the biggest commune in the nation, which borders both Finland and Norway.
Visby, Gotland – the rose-entwined, walled town of Visby on the island of Gotland, which is rich in medieval history and bursting with abandoned churches, is a major magnet for tourists from all over the world.
Liseberg Theme Park, Gothenburg – Liseberg is one of the most visited destinations in Sweden, with more than three million tourists yearly. It includes a wide variety of attractions, including four roller coasters, bumper cars, a fairy-tale castle, and rides for speed demons and adrenaline junkies.
Kärnan & the Fredriksdal Open-Air Museum, Helsingborg – the town of Helsingborg is home to numerous historical sites and is situated across the Oresund sea from Denmark’s Helsingor (Elsinore).
The Göta Canal, Gothenburg to Stockholm – The 190-kilometer-long Göta Canal (also known as the Göta kanal) was constructed in the early 19th century and is frequently referred to as Sweden’s finest engineering achievement. It now ranks among the top tourist destinations in the nation and provides a distinctive viewpoint of central Sweden.
Domkyrka (Uppsala Cathedral), Uppsala – the jewel in the crown of this city, the Uppsala Cathedral, dates back to about 1270. It has been expanded over the years, with each era leaving its own mark. Neo-Gothic spires that were built in the late 19th century and stained-glass windows from the same renovation era are its most prominent exterior elements.
Vasa Museum, Stockholm – Sweden’s most visited museum, the Vasa Museum (Vasamuseet), in Stockholm, now draws close to a million people a year.
Stockholm Archipelago, Stromma Boat Tours – the “Venice of the North” is how people frequently refer to Stockholm. Around 30,000 islands make up Stockholm’s magnificent archipelago (skärgrden), which is surrounded by water. Some islands are home to distinctive red and yellow timber summerhouses, while others are completely undeveloped.
Gamla Stan, Stockholm – Much of the medieval enclave remains, although in typical Scandinavian style, it is freshly brushed and painted regularly. Its charm is in the architecture along its narrow stone-paved lanes and cobbled streets around its squares, especially the main one, Stortorget, surrounded by old merchants’ houses.
Drottningholm Palace, Lovö – Fairy-tale On the island of Lovö, the Drottningholm Palace (Drottningholms slott) is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is a great day excursion from the nation’s capital city because it is only 45 minutes by ferry from Stockholm’s city center and around 11 kilometers west.
MUSIC IN SWEDEN
Sweden’s national music, which includes the polka, schottische, waltz, polska, and mazurka, has roots in Scandinavia and Eastern Europe. One of the most popular Swedish folk instruments is the nyckelharpa, along with the Swedish fiddle. The most popular genre in Sweden is instrumental.
Some musicians in Sweden include:
Robyn
Zara Larsson
Some art work in Sweden include:
MEALS IN SWEDEN
Rakmacka (shrimp sandwich) – an open-face shrimp sandwich with complimentary topping.
Smorgastarta (Sandwich cake) – a savory cake-shaped sandwich with no set ingredients.
Pytt I Panna – a typical dish served with a fried egg and pickled beetroots.
Gravlax – a traditional dish common in North Sweden.
Kraftor (crayfish) – the dish is a staple party food in Sweden and is typically enjoyed during August season.
Wallenbergare – a clasic Swedish dish named after a well-known businessman.
Rakmacka (shrimp sandwich)
Smorgastarta (Sandwich cake)
Pytt I Panna
Gravlax
Kraftor (crayfish)
Wallenbergare
Toast Skagen – it consists of a layer of crunchy toast topped a prawn salad made with fresh prawn, mayonnaise and sour cream.
Korv stroganoff – a meal slice and fried with onion, garlic, tomatoes, and other herbs and spices.
Jansson’s Temptation – a Swedish meal made with julienne potatoes, a creamy sauce base and anchovies.
Artsoppa – a Swedish traditional pea soup, usually served as lunch.
Kottbullar – a delicious meatballs dish garnished with vegetables.
Julskinka – Swedish meal prepared by boiling and cooling before being glazed with mustard.
Toast Skagen
Korv stroganoff
Jansson’s Temptation
Artsoppa
Kottbullar
Julskinka
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION AND HABITAT PROTECTION IN SWEDEN
Sweden’s overall land area is covered by forests to a degree of about 70%. About 28 million hectares of forest land are covered globally, and this number is rather stable. But in the last century, the amount of timber in Swedish woods has nearly doubled. There are more trees now, and they tend to grow bigger and have thicker trunks. The claim that Sweden has twice as much forest as they did 100 years ago is for real.
In terrestrial ecosystems, Sweden is home to an estimated 50,000 species of animals and plants, or 32% of all the species in Europe. Among them are 73 species of mammals, about 240 species of breeding birds (plus another 60 or so non-breeding species seen sporadically to yearly), six species of reptiles, twelve species of amphibians, 56 species of freshwater fish, about 2000 species of vascular plants, nearly 1000 species of bryophytes, and more than 2000 species of lichens.
EFFECT OF CLIMATE CHANGE IN SWEDEN
Future climate predictions for Sweden call for a wetter country with more frequent and powerful rain events. The majority of the increase in precipitation will occur in the winter, and a greater percentage of it will be rain. Particularly in Sweden’s south, summers will be dryer and witness a decline in significant rain occurrences.
Whether or not Sweden’s climate will become more windy depends on the climate model. While some models forecast an increase, others expect a drop in average wind speed. One climate model that can account for wind gusts predicts an increase in wind gust speed in the future.
As the air temperature rises, so will the Baltic Sea’s surface temperature. Some models project rises in surface water temperature of up to 4 °C. By the end of the century, it is anticipated that the sea ice cover would recede and concentrate in the northern Gulf of Bothnia. Some climate models forecast a decrease in the salinity of the Baltic Sea due to an increase in freshwater imports from the mainland, however other models are very different and some even predict an increase in salinity.
GENDER EQUALITY IN SWEDEN
The aim for Swedish gender equality policy is that women and men shall have the same power to shape society and their own lives. Sweden’s government is committed to achieving this through a policy agenda that combats inequality and inhibitive gender roles and structures.
Some prominent women in Sweden include:
Lena Ingeborg Hallengren – Swedish politician who served as Minister of Health and Social Affairs.
Mona Sahlin – Swedish politician who was leader of opposition and leader of the Swedish Social Democratic Party.
Maria Arnholm – Swedish politician who served as Governor of Kronoberg County.
Eva Magdalena Andersson – Sweddish politician and economist serving as Prime Minister of Sweden.
Lena Ingeborg Hallengren
Mona Sahlin
Maria Arnholm
Eva Magdalena Andersson
Lena Micko – Swedish Social Democratic politician who served as Minister of Public administration.
Ewa Helena – Swedish politician and a member of Moderate Party, who served as Minister of Trade.
Eva Nordmark – Swedish Social Democratic politician and union party.
Eva Birgitta Ohlsson Klamberg – Swedish politician, who served as Minister of European.
Lena Micko
Ewa Helena
Eva Nordmark
Eva Birgitta Ohlsson Klamberg
