Sweden
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Introduction
Capital: Stockholm
Population
Total Population:
9,148,092
Annual growth rate:
0.7%
Density:
22 inhabitant/km²
Urban population:
84.5%
Population of main cities including suburbs:
Stockholm (1,970,000); Göteborg (510,000); Malmö (260,000); Uppsala (130,000); Västerås (110,000).
Ethnic Origins:
90% Swedish, 3% Finnish, 7% Other.
Official Language:
Swedish.
Other languages spoken:
The recognized minority languages are: Sami, Finnish, Meänkieli, Yiddish and Romani.
Business language:
Swedish and English are used in business, German is spoken in hotels and shops.
Religion:
80% Evangelical-Lutheran. 8 religions are recognized, besides the Church of Sweden.
Local time:
It is %T:%M %A in StockholmExchange rate on :
National currency: Swedish Krona (SEK)Country overview
Type of State:
The Kingdom of Sweden is a constitutional monarchy based on a parliamentary democracy.
Type of economy:
High-income economy, OECD member.
Considered as world’s one of the most highly developed post-industrial societies. The highest level of taxation in the world; an economy which is based on the high-technology sector.
Considered as world’s one of the most highly developed post-industrial societies. The highest level of taxation in the world; an economy which is based on the high-technology sector.
HDI*:
0,958/1
HDI (world rank):
7th/177
Note: (*) The HDI, Human Development Index, is an indicator which synthesizes several data such as life expectancy, level of education, professional careers, access to culture etc.
Telecommunication
Telephone code:
To call from Sweden, dial 00
To call in Sweden, dial +46
To call from Sweden, dial 00
To call in Sweden, dial +46
Internet suffix:
.se
Computers:
88.1 per 100 inhabitants
Telephone lines:
60.1 per 100 inhabitants
Internet users:
79.7 per 100 inhabitants
Access to electricity:
100% of the population
Foreign trade in figures
| Foreign trade indicators | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 |
| Imports of goods (millions USD) | 83,147 | 100,217 | 112,274 | 128,290 | 152,230 |
| Exports of goods (millions USD) | 102,080 | 123,187 | 131,976 | 148,789 | 170,462 |
| Imports of services (millions USD) | 28,771 | 33,138 | 35,273 | 39,571 | 47,953 |
| Exports of services (millions USD) | 30,654 | 39,023 | 42,887 | 49,797 | 63,587 |
Source: World Bank
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