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Frequently asked questions about Sweden<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Many questions have been asked about Sweden on the web as well as in my personal conversations with Sweden visitors. Some questions are a bit weird (hence some of my answers aren’t to be interpreted in a very serious way, as you will notice) and some questions require answers that are simply factual.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is the legal drinking age in Sweden?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

18 years. But you’re not allowed to buy alcohol in the state owned alcohol stores Systembolaget until the age of 20. More about alcohol law and drinking culture in Sweden, here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is the legal alcohol limit in Sweden?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Better not drink at all before you want to go for a ride in your new Volvo in Sweden. You commit a crime when you drive with a blood alcohol content of minimum 0.02 per cent<\/a> or more. In which case the police officers will take you to the closest police station, in another Volvo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is Sweden?<\/summary>
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If you seriously googled this question, first of all let me tell you what Sweden is not! Sweden is not Switzerland. Which means it’s not typically known for its mountains, Swedish watches or Swedish chocolate (although it exists and is rather delicious). Sweden is also not a communist country. But more about that a little later.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Which countries border Sweden?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Sweden shares borders with Norway and Finland. If you take the \u00d6resundbridge into account, also with Denmark. <\/p>

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Where is Sweden? On the map (World, Europe)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Where Sweden is located in the World\/Europe<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

By the way, Sweden and Switzerland are two different countries. This also means that the Swiss are not the same people as the Swedes. Both nations are pretty skilled producers of popular chocolate though. (Marabou vs Toblerone.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Just check out this Google map<\/a> and you will understand. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is Sweden known for?<\/summary>
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  1. Its social welfare system<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Moose<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Blonde, good looking people<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Abba (music band)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. IKEA<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. Dala h\u00e4st<\/em>, the Dalarian Horse (Dala Horse)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  7. K\u00f6ttbullar<\/em>, meatballs, Swedish meatballs recipe<\/a><\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  8. Surstr\u00f6mming<\/em><\/a> (fermented herring)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  9. Volvo<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  10. Political neutrality, free from political alliances (alliansfrihet<\/em>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  11. Cottage houses<\/a> in red and white colours (dala-red)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  12. Astrid Lindgren (Author)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n

    How many people live in Sweden?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    About 10 Million people<\/strong> live in Sweden (2020)
    Approximately     85%<\/a> live in cities.
    About     20% of Swedens’ population<\/a> have their family roots in other countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    What are people from Sweden called?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Swedish people are called Swedes<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    What language do people in Sweden speak?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Swedish<\/strong><\/a>, which is a North Germanic language. Swedish is actually not that difficult to learn<\/a>. Want to give it a try? Here are my top tips how you can learn Swedish fast<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Can Swedes speak English?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Yes, a very high percentage speaks English rather fluently. According to The English Proficiency Index<\/a><\/em> Sweden is ranked number 2, after the Netherlands (2019).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    What is Sweden in Swedish?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Sverige<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    What are popular sports in Sweden?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Most popular sports in Sweden<\/a>, ranked by the amount of active people within each sport (2008)<\/p>\n\n\n\n