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Sweden is the largest country in Northern Europe with over 9 million inhabitants. It borders Norway to the west and Finland to the northeast and in the south it is connected to Denmark by the Öresund Bridge (Öresundsbron). The Baltic Sea and the Gulf of Bothnia are located eastern Sweden.
REASONS TO GO
The cool Stockholm, the maritime Gothenburg and the multi-cultural Malmö.
The Swedish Design – from house interiors to fashion.
Experiencing the midnight sun and Arctic night in the North of the Arctic Circle.
GOOD TO KNOW
Capital: Stockholm
Currency: Swedish Krona (SEK)
Area: 450.000 km2 (174,000 sq mi)
Population: 9 million
Language: Swedish
Electricity: 230V/50Hz (European plug)
Calling Code: +46
Time Zone: UTC +1
PUBLIC HOLIDAYS
Public holidays 2009
Jan 1 New Year’s Day
Jan 5 Epiphany Eve
Jan 6 Epiphany Day
May 1 May Day
Jun 6 Sweden's National Day
Nov 1 All Saints day
Dec 24 Christmas Eve
Dec 25 Christmas Day
Dec 26 Boxing Day
Dec 31 New Year’s Eve
OTHER HOLIDAYS
Good Friday, Easter Sunday, Easter Monday, Ascension Day, Whit Sunday and Midsummer’s Day.
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