SWEDEN

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Lara Perea Endrieckvh Samuelle

Morales Velásquez Juan Felipe
 Generalities
Sweden is a Nordic country located on the Scandinavian
Peninsula in northern Europe. Stockholm has been its
permanent capital since 1523. Sweden, along with Norway,
occupies most of the peninsula and is the fifth largest country
in Europe.

It has a population of ten million people, of which 2 million are

under 18 years of age. 85% of its population lives and works in
urban areas and enjoys a high level of quality of life.

It is a country with a very rich and interesting history and

culture, which is why we provide you with some basic
information that you should know about this territory
popularly called Viking territory.
 location and
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Baltic Sea (Este) Scandinavian Alps (Oeste)

The country of Sweden is located in Northern Europe, on

the Scandinavian Peninsula.
Finlandia (Noroeste) Skagerrak (Suroeste)
Sweden is bordered to the east by the Baltic Sea and the
Gulf of Bothnia, giving the country a long coastline, which
forms the eastern part of the Scandinavian Peninsula. To
the west are the Scandinavian Alps (Skaderna), which form
a natural border with Norway. To the northeast it borders
Finland, to the southwest with the Skagerrak, Kattegat and
Öresund straits, which separate it from Denmark, Germany,
Poland, Russia, Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia. In addition, it is
connected to Denmark by the Öresund Bridge.
 Education
Education in Sweden is free and compulsory for children aged 6 to
15.
The school year runs from the end of August to the beginning of
June.
It is divided into two stages:
Primary education: 6 to 12 years (6 courses).
Lower secondary education: 13 to 16 years (3 years).

After lower secondary education, students can choose between:

Baccalaureate program: 3 years, prepares for university.
Vocational training program: 2-3 years, prepares for a specific
job.

High level of literacy and numeracy: Sweden ranks first in

international tests.
Low school dropout rate: less than 5%.
High level of access to higher education: more than 80% of young
Swedes attend university.
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Institute Karolinska sweden
sweden University Lund

University Uppsala University of Estocolmo

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Chalmers sweden
sweden University of Gutemburgo

University Umea
Royal Institute of Technology
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Estocolmo School of Swedish University of Agricultural
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 Politic System
Sweden is a constitutional monarchy, in which King Carl XVI
Gustaf is the head of state, but his royal power is limited only to
ceremonial and official functions.
The government is divided into three branches: The legislative
branch is the Riksdag, this is the supreme authority of the
government. It is made up of 349 members, they elect the prime
minister.
Executive power is exercised by the prime minister, the cabinet
and the king
The judiciary has a regulatory body called Lagrådet, which has
the power to examine the constitutionality of laws and
government decisions.
 Population
The current population of Sweden is 10,414,356 as of today,
March 10, 2024..
Evolution of Sweden population:

2022: 10,486,944 inhabitants

2021: 10,377,479 inhabitants
2020: 10,333,456 inhabitants
2019: 10,233,470 inhabitants

Most populated cities in sweden:

Stockholm: 1,562,136 inhabitants

Gothenburg: 599,011 inhabitants
Malmö: 280,415 inhabitants
Uppsala: 168,096 inhabitants
Västerås: 151,000 inhabitants
 Economy
Características generales:
Mixed economy: Combines private
ownership of the means of
production with state intervention
in some sectors.
Export-oriented: More than 40% of
GDP comes from exports.
High level of development: GDP per
capita of $61,028 USD (2021), one
of the highest in the world.
Universal social security system:
Provides health care, education,
unemployment and retirement for
all citizens.
Pacifism and neutrality: Factors
that have contributed to its
economic stability.
Economic sectors:
Primary: Forestry, mining and fishing.
Secondary: Automobile manufacturing,
machinery, telecommunications,
pharmaceuticals and chemicals.
Tertiary: Financial services, tourism,
telecommunications, and trade.
Main trading partners:
European Union: Destination of 50% of
exports.
United States: Second most important
trading partner.
China: Growing importance in foreign
trade.
Challenges:
Aging population: Pressure on the social
security system.
International competition: Threat to the
manufacturing industry.
Integration into the European Union:
Debate on the possible adoption of the
euro.
 Currency
Cash

Coins: 1, 2, 5 and 10 krona.

Banknotes: 20, 50, 100, 500 and 1000 krona.

Conversion

1 krona = 382.32 Colombian pesos

Curiosities

The krona was first introduced in 1873.

It is the ninth most traded currency in the world.
Although Sweden is not part of the Eurozone, the
Swedish krona is accepted as a form of payment in the
Åland Islands (Finland).
 Gastronomy: Swedish cuisine is based on fresh, local ingredients, such as fish,

Culture
reindeer meat, berries and mushrooms. Some typical dishes are Swedish meatballs
("köttbullar"), pickled herring ("sill") and rye bread ("rågbröd").

Festivals and traditions: Some of the most important holidays in Sweden are the
Swedish culture is a fascinating blend of ancient
summer solstice ("midsommar"), Christmas ("jul") and St. Lucia's Day ("lucia"). There
traditions, international influences and modern
are also many folk traditions, such as sauna, ice fishing and mushroom picking.
values. It is characterized by:

Arts and culture: Sweden has a rich history in the arts, with figures such as
Nature and outdoor life: Swedes have a deep love
filmmaker Ingmar Bergman, author Astrid Lindgren and the pop group ABBA. The
of nature and spend a lot of time outdoors. The
country has numerous museums, art galleries, theaters and cultural festivals.
right to public access to nature ("allemansrätten")
allows them to enjoy activities such as hiking,
Influences: Swedish culture has been influenced by its Nordic neighbors, as well as
fishing, camping and berry and mushroom picking.
Germany, France and the United States. In recent years, immigration has brought
with it greater cultural diversity.
Design and craftsmanship: Sweden has a long
tradition of design and innovation. It is famous for
its minimalist furniture, practical and stylish
fashion, and high-quality craftsmanship.