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Sweden
The Kingdom of Sweden is a country located in Northern Europe. It is the 55th biggest country in the world at 173,745 sq mi and was ranked as the world’s second most competitive country in 2010.
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Gustavus Adolphus was founder of the Swedish Empire at the beginning of the Golden Age of Sweden.
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What are facts about Sweden and Denmark during world war 2?
these two countries were supposed to be neutral the same as the Netherlands, however, they were also overrun by the Nazis.
Does Sweden have sizable deposits of uranium?
yes, we could export it if we want to.
- but i think it is forbiden for anyone ,even companies to dig it up.
What city in Sweden begins with Ra?
There are no cities in Sweden large enough to have "city status" whos name starts with Ra.
The king Gustav Vasa (sometimes spelled Wasa) is usually considered the founder (father) of the country Sweden
Birger Jarl united Sweden in the 11th century and he is also the founder of Sweden's capital city Stockholm.
Viking.
Sweden doesn't have a state religion. The largest religion in the country, however, is nominally the Swedish Church, the FORMER state religion. A form of Lutheran Christianity, and a member of the Porvoo Communion, it has approximately 6.5 million members, which, with a population of 9.6 million, means that more than 2 in 3 is a member. However, according to polls and the National Statistics Bureau, about 80-85% is atheist or agnostics.
Church attendance is usually less than 1% of the population, except for major religious holidays.
Other religions include (in no particular order) Judaism, Islam (several denominations), Asatro, Hinduism, Buddhism and other minor religions such as Sami shamanism, many of them having grown in Sweden due to immigration.
What are the states in Sweden called?
There are no states in Sweden, but rather provinces. The provinces cannot issue their own jurisdiction.
The provinces of Sweden are:
Blekinge
Bohuslän
Dalarna
Dalsland
Gotland
Gästrikland
Halland
Hälsingland
Härjedalen
Jämtland
Lappland
Medelpad
Norrbotten
Närke
Skåne
Småland
Södermanland
Uppland
Värmland
Västmanland
Västerbotten
Västergötland
Ångermanland
Öland
Östergötland
Why do people move from Sweden to Minnesota?
Because it has great fishing lakes, great baseball, great zoos, great resturants, and that is where the Mall Of America is located. The mall of America is like the 2nd largest mall in the world I think....it also has a really cool aquarium in it, lots of shops, and a huge theme park all inside of one mall!
What do people give as gifts on St Lucy Day in Sweden?
In Sweden you celebrate on the 24th of DDecember, you eat julbord which is a kind of buffet. At three o'clock most Swedes watch Donald Duck at TV- the same episodes every year. Santa Claus or Jultomten as he is called in Sweden comes with the presents to the children by knocking on the door.
Most Swedes have a Christmas tree.
Most people in Sweden celebrate Christmas as a tradition and not as a part of the religion.
On the 13th of December is Lucia. Lucia was according to the legend a saint from Sicily and is celebrated through a white dressed choir which sings traditional Swedish Christmas songs.
Advent is also a large part of the Swedish Christmas traditions. Children usually have a countdown calender that they can follow on TV.
What is the main method of transportation in Sweden?
Car is a very common method of transportation.
Cars, then public transportation.
What armor did king Gustav Adolph ii of Sweden wear in battle?
The armor he is thought to have wore is shown at the website listed below.
It bears the divine name Iehova prominently on the collar, his name around the centerpiece.
Is Sweden a republic or a kingdom?
They are a Constitutional Monarchy, a mixture of both, that has a royal family and a king that is kept in check by an elected parliament and his own cabinet.
What does Sweden need from other countries?
Sweden can be pretty self sufficient (as prooven during its neutrality and economic isolation during the world wars.) But in an global economy Sweden is pretty dependent on cheap labour and petroleum as there is no oil fields in the baltic sea big enough for cultivation.
What is the most populated part of Sweden?
That would be the capital city, Stockholm. it has about 10% of Swedens population
How do you pronounce hej in Sweden?
It is pronounced similar to the way english speakers say "g". But instead of "djee" we say "jee".
A simple way of describing how we pronounciate the letter J is by thinking of the word Yeehaw. Take the 'yee'-part from the word, and are almost spot on our pronounciation of the letter.
Is Pashtun a hard language to learn?
yes its practically impossible to find the resources for learning it. if you can speak it the cia will literally hand you a 6 figure job.
A blonde person from Sweden or Norway?
Sweden !
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There is blondes in Norway too. And brunettes in Sweden, and brunettes in Norway. LOL.
How high is the Turning Torso?
The Turning Torso, the third tallest residental building in Europe, reaches 190.4 meters above ground.
Why was Switzerland and Sweden left alone by Hitler?
Because, they promised that they would get in hitlers way and that hitler knew if sweden and switzerland could other a little sheild for germany when they are advancing to other countries to invade. Switzerland and Sweden did promise that they would lend germany some resources if germany didnt invade the 2 countries.
