Geography
Sweden is in Northern Europe, Europe. Its listed coordinates are 62, 15; it has Finland, Norway.
Neighboring countries: Finland, Norway
Europe
Sweden
Sweden is a country in Northern Europe. Learn its capital, flag, population, area, currency, language, geography, culture, food, famous places, travel facts, and FAQs.
Quick Facts
- Capital
- Stockholm
- Continent
- Europe
- Region
- Northern Europe
- Population
- 10.6 million
- Area
- 450,295 km²
- Currency
- Swedish krona (SEK)
- Official language
- Swedish
- Calling code
- +46
- Internet TLD
- .se
- Time zone
- UTC+01:00
Sweden map preview: 62.00, 15.00
People and Culture
Sweden uses Swedish in this dataset. Culture, traditions, education, sport, arts, and daily life can vary by region, language community, and local history, so deeper cultural notes should be checked with reliable local sources.
Food: Food culture in Sweden varies by region and community. This profile avoids naming specific dishes unless they have been reviewed from a dedicated source, making it a safe starting point for classroom or travel research.
Short History
Sweden is recorded with the official name Kingdom of Sweden. This profile uses country database fields for quick reference and links the country to its region, capital, identifiers, and basic geography. Detailed historical timelines should be checked with dedicated historical sources when used for formal research.
Famous Places and Travel Facts
Famous places
- Stockholm
- Northern Europe cultural and historic sites
- Europe map and regional landmarks
Travel facts
- Capital or main administrative city: Stockholm
- Time zone data: UTC+01:00
- Check official sources for entry, safety, and transport information.
Fun facts
- Sweden is grouped under Europe.
- Sweden has a listed area of 450,295 km².
- Sweden is listed as a UN member.
FAQs about Sweden
What is the capital of Sweden?
The capital of Sweden is Stockholm.
What continent is Sweden in?
Sweden is in Europe.
What currency does Sweden use?
Sweden uses the Swedish krona.
What language is spoken in Sweden?
Swedish is listed for Sweden in this database.