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Capital: Stockholm
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Official language(s): Swedish
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Area: Approximately 450,295 square kilometers
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Time zone: Central European Time (CET, UTC+1), in the summer, Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2)
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Currency: Swedish Krona (SEK)
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Flag colors: Blue and yellow
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Population: Approximately 10.4 million (figures may vary)
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National holiday: National Day (Nationaldagen) on June 6
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National anthem: "Du gamla, Du fria" ("Thou ancient, Thou free")
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Government type: Constitutional monarchy, parliamentary democracy
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Climate: Sweden has a diverse climate, ranging from arctic in the north to temperate in the south.
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Economy: Sweden has a developed economy with strong sectors including technology, automotive industry, forestry, and mining.
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Culture: Swedish culture has a rich heritage in literature, design, music (including ABBA and Avicii), and film.
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Key natural features: Sweden is known for its vast forests, thousands of lakes, the Swedish archipelago, and the Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis).
The 10 largest cities in Sweden include:
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Stockholm
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Gothenburg
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Malmö
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Uppsala
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Linköping
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Västerås
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Örebro
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Norrköping
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Helsingborg
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Jönköping
The 10 top tourist attractions in Sweden include:
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Stockholm and the Royal Palace
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The ice caps of Swedish Lapland
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The island of Gotland
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The Vasa Museum in Stockholm
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The Swedish archipelago
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The medieval town of Visby on Gotland
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The Northern Lights in Swedish Lapland
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Abisko National Park
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The Göta Canal
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The Icehotel in Jukkasjärvi
This is a concise overview of Sweden and some of its key features. However, Sweden has much more to offer in terms of history, art, natural beauty, and culinary traditions.