Brief Overview

(from CIA World Factbook)

Official Name: Kingdom of Sweden
Capital City: Stockholm
Area: 173,732 mi sq (449,964 km sq)
Government: Constitutional Monarchy
European Union Member State
Languages: Swedish
Currency: Krona
Population: 8.9 million
Real GDP per capita: $24,277
National Anthem: "Thou Ancient, Thou Free" Lyrics by Richard Dybeck, music based on folk tune. Adopted in the 1880s.

Fun Facts

• Sweden's official name in it's own language is Konungariket Sverige
• The most recent version of the national flag was adopted 22 June 1906. The colors originated from the Swedish National Arms and the design was adopted from the Danish flag.
• Sweden has been inhabited for nearly 5000 years.
• Each year, Sweden awards all Nobel Prizes except prize for peace.
• The cornerstones of Sweden's foreign policy are neutrality and nonalignment.