· On the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. · A bit larger than California. Half the land is covered with forest. · Has 100,000 lakes. · Has 9 million people. If it were a U.S. state ...

Facts and figures about Sweden, which holds national elections Sunday. GEOGRAPHY: Sitting long and narrow on Europe's northern fringe, the Scandinavian nation covers nearly 158,000 square mile ...

Area: 450,000 sq km Capital: Stockholm Population (November 2006 est.): 9.1 million Languages: Swedish, small Sami- and Finnish-speaking minorities ...

In northern Europe, Sweden is a fascinating country full of curiosities and traditions that we know little about. Here are some that you will be happy to share at the water cooler or at your next ...

Always ready to come to the aid of the US President, here are some facts about Sweden to help him get it right next time. By William Hartston. 00:01, Tue, Feb 21, 2017. Link copied Bookmark.

According to Swedish government figures, "nobody pays more than SEK 2,200 in a given 12-month period" for prescription medication. (That's the equivalent of $254 as of April 2018.) ...

Rally Sweden is the one true winter stage of the WRC season and with it comes many surprises depending on what the weather holds. Get some fast facts about Sweden's biggest annual event.

Sweden is so good at recycling that, for several years, it has imported rubbish from other countries to keep its recycling plants going. Less than 1 per cent of Swedish household waste was sent to ...