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Sweden really has earned its reputation as a model for progressive society and everyone will find plenty to see, learn, and do here.

Sweden has the largest population of the Nordic countries. It is separated in the west from Norway by a range of mountains. It shares the Gulf of Bothnia at the north end of the Baltic Sea with Finland. Sweden is a monarchy by constitution, but King Carl XVI Gustaf has no executive power. The southern part of the country is chiefly agricultural, with forests covering an increasing percentage of the land the further north one goes. Sweden exports cars, engineering products, steel, electronic devices, communications equipment and paper products.Sweden is a land of cultural contrast, from the Danish influence of the southwest to the nomadic Laplanders in the wild Arctic north. There are beautiful people, high standard of living, clean-lined design and magically archipelagic capital – Stockholm. While urban Sweden is modern and sophisticated, the countryside offers many simpler pleasures for those in search of calmness.Much of Sweden is forested, and there are thousands of lakes, notably large stretches of water between Gothenburg and the capital, Stockholm. Most visitors choose first for the cities and the Baltic islands: the largest island – Gotland, with its array of ruined medieval churches, is a particular feature. Another major attraction is the so-called ‘Kingdom of Crystal', a forested area between Malmö and Stockholm boasting many fine glassworks. The wilderness areas of Norrland have the legendary midnight sun in summer, Arctic Scandinavia's highest mountain and marvelous hiking trails. The country has at least 17 000 indigenous Samis or Lapps among its population. Sweden is great for outdoor life - skiing, skating, hiking, canoeing, cycling and berry-picking depending of season. Stockholm and Gothenburg have great nightlife and shopping opportunities. Swedes played a pioneering role of the early days of cinema, with Mauritz Stiller and Victor Sjöström. Later on, directors like Ingmar Bergman and actresses such as Greta Garbo, Ingrid Bergman and Anita Ekberg made careers abroad. Swedish music is in many minds synonymous with ABBA. The Swedish cuisine is known for its Smorgasbord, Baltic herring, pea soup and pancakes.

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	Gothenburg Gothenburg is the second largest city in Sweden after Stockholm, the most important historic and cultural, touristic and sports center of the country, its gastronomic capital
	Gotland Island Gotland, the largest of Baltic islands and historical province, is known for its beautiful nature, picturesque sceneries, colourful fishing villages and well-preserved medieval architecture
	Malmö Historic and cultural monuments, medieval architecture, wonderful parks and gardens of Malmö, the third largest city of Sweden, attract tourists from all over the world
	Stockholm It is one of the world’s most beautiful cities, splendidly spread out over fourteen islands and the magnificent Stockholm Archipelago seascape
	Uppsala Uppsala, one of the oldest cities of Sweden, is celebrated for its magnificent gothic cathedral, first and largest in Scandinavia university, the Linnaean Garden
	Fjällbacka Fjällbacka is a small fishing town, built in 17th century, with narrow streets, nice tile-roofed houses, scenic offshore islands and the the huge stone cliff of Vetteberget
	Ystad Quiet provincial town of Ystad is one of the best preserved medieval towns of Skania County, therefore the main industries here are trade, handicraft and tourism
	Vadstena Castle The majestic Vadstena Castle on the shore of lake Vettern today serves as a museum, concert hall, opera stage and market and is visited by thousands of tourists every year
	Ale's Stones Ale's Stones - Swedish answer to the English Stonehenge, a huge megalithic comlex, dated approximately 600 CE, which is located in Scania, near the fishing village of Koseberga
	Alvastra monastery ruin The ruins of Alvastra monastery near the of village of Odeshog in Ostergotland, the most ancient monastery in Sweden, is a popular tourist attraction
	American car show in Västerås Västerås, a little city in Central Sweden some 100 km west of Stockholm, each year in June receives the largest in the world festival of American retro-cars
	Åreskutan Mountain Åreskutan Mountain is the highest (1426m) in the range of wooded mountains in the Province of Jämtland in Central Sweden, here is located the world-famous ski resort of Ore
	Brahehus Castle From the ruins of Brahehus Castle, located on a high cliff, opens the most spectacular view of lake Vättern with the beautiful island of Visingsö
	Fishing in Sweden A high diversity of fish species, the great number of crystal-clear rivers and lakes river abounding in fish, the widest choice of fishing places make Sweden a paradise for real fishermen
	Foteviken viking village Foteviken is a large replica Viking village, an open-air museum, where one can get acquainted with history, religion, culture and traditions of the early medieval Scandinavians
	Göta Canal Göta Canal, connecting the Baltic Sea and the Kattegat Strait, in 19th ct was the most important transport artery of Sweden, today it is one of the main tourist routs in the country
	Great Copper Mountain, Falun The famous Falun mine, or the Great Copper Mountain, is an important monument of industrial past of Sweden, popular tourist attraction and UNESCO World Heritage Site
	Kalmar Castle Kalmar Castle, founded in the end of 13th century, is one of the most important monuments of fortification architecture of the Renaissance epoch
	Kosta Boda Kosta Boda is the largest and most famous glassworks in Kosta, the main of eleven glassblower's villages in province of Smoland, which are known as as the "Kingdom of Crystal"
	Lake Vattern Deep and clear Vattern Lake the second largest in Sweden after Vanern Lake, is of great interest for the salmon fishing lovers; trout, pike and zander are also found in it
	Medevi Brunn Medevi Brunn is the oldest in Scandinavia spa resort, located not far from Lake Vattern in the southern part of the country, it has over three centuries history
	Midsummer celebration Swedish Midsummer Festival, that is Summer Solstice Celebration similar to the Ivan Kupala Day in Russia, traditionally is celebfated on the first Saturday after June 19th
	Midsummer celebration in Dalarna By the day of summer solstice thousands of Swedes from all over the country gather in the province of Dalarna, where is celebrated the main summer festival of Sweden - Midsummer
	Moose Garden Moose Garden, situated not far from the small town of Heby, gives an opportunity to observe mooses in their natural environment during one of safari-tours around the Garden
	Nature of Sweden Sweden's nature is various: from fertile plains and succulent pastures of Skone, thick woods and clear lakes of Central Sweden to rocky mountains and rapid rivers of Lapland
	Nature reserve Getno Gard Getno Gard is a privately-owned nature reserve on the shore of Asnen Lake and several islands, forming an archipelago in its middle; an excellent place for pike and zander fishing
	Njarka Sami Camp In Njarka Sami Camp, situated at lake Haggsjon in the province of Jamtland, tourists can acquaint themselves with the history, life and culture of this ancient nomadic people
	Rök Runestone Rök Runestone contains the longest known runic inscription in stone, it dates back to 9th century and now can be seen by the church in Rök, Östergötland
	Sweden Country Houses Almost all country houses in Sweden are painted with traditional red paint "Rödfärg Falu", made on the basis of pigment, mined at the Falun Great Copper Mountain
	Tannforsen Waterfall Tannforsen Waterfall, sometimes called the Swedish Niagara, is the biggest waterfall in Northern Europe (more than 30 meters height), it is located not far from ski resort of Ore
	Tanum petroglyphs Tanum rock carvings - a large complex of petroglyphs (about 3000), discovered in 1972 at the town of Tanum on the shore of Scagerrak Strait; an object of UNESCO World Heritage
	Varberg Radio Station
	Vreta Abbey Vreta Abbey, located in the municipality of Linköping in Östergötland, is one of the oldest nunneries in Scandinavia and first in Sweden, initially Benedictine and later Cistercian

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