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Discover the Enchanting Land of Sweden: A Journey Through Rich Culture, Natural Wonders, and Colorful Festivities

Sweden is part of Scandinavia and a very elongated country that stretches over more than 1,500 km from north to south, making it the third-largest country in Western Europe, but with a relatively small population of 10 million. This length, combined with Sweden's latitude, means that the climate varies greatly throughout the country, and the seasons change drastically. A warm, bright summer with long days is followed by a colorful autumn, a long, dark winter (partially illuminated by snow), and a bright, long-awaited spring.

Summers in Sweden are famous for their brightness. Around the summer solstice on June 21, there is an average of 20 hours of sunlight throughout the country, with the sun never setting in Kiruna, north of the Arctic Circle (Midnight Sun). In contrast, on the darkest day of the year (mid to late December), there are only six hours of sunlight on average, with the sun not rising above the horizon in Kiruna at all.

Sweden is famous for its many forests and lakes. It is a nation of enthusiastic recyclers and hikers, as well as the pop music capital of the world. Experience colorful folk festivals such as the Midsummer Festival (late June) and sophisticated art events. Indulge in a unique cuisine that draws from fresh products from the forests and the sea. Sweden has given the world Smorgasbord, Gravedlachs, and Köttbullar (pronounced correctly! ;-)), but Swedish cuisine has even more to offer.

Ninety percent of the population lives in the southern parts of the country. About 20 percent live in the four largest municipalities, Stockholm, Gothenburg, Malmö, and Uppsala. About 30 percent live in rural areas.

Today, most historians agree that the Sami can rightfully be called the original Scandinavians. The Sami are one of the smallest groups of indigenous peoples in the world. The Sami population in Sweden is estimated to be around 20,000 out of a total of 80,000 Sami who live in Sápmi, the homeland of the Sami, which also extends over northern Norway and Finland as well as the Kola Peninsula in Russia.

Swedish history is dramatic, full of wars and conquests, starting with the Viking invasions around 1000 AD and continuing with frequent military campaigns under Gustav II Adolf and Karl XII. In the 16th century, Sweden was one of the great European powers, whose territory extended over large parts of the Baltic states. By 1700, Sweden had become so impoverished by the many conflicts that it had to make peace if the country was to survive. Since 1814, Sweden has lived in peace.

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