Welcome to Sweden, the luminous Northern Star of Europe, and an enchanting Scandinavian kingdom. Framed by the majestic landscapes of Norway and Finland and connected to Denmark via the impressive Ă–resund bridge-tunnel, Sweden boasts an impressive expanse of 450,295 square kilometres, making it the third-largest nation in the European Union. It is a welcoming home to over 9.8 million people.
The beautiful contrast between the south’s fertile farmlands and the vast, forested wilderness of the north adds to the allure of Sweden, which forms part of the distinctive Fennoscandian geographical region. The country is a constitutional monarchy, upholding parliamentary democracy, with a monarch as the ceremonial head of state. The vibrant city of Stockholm, as the capital and the country’s most populous city, pulsates with culture, history, and innovation.
Power in Sweden is divided constitutionally among the 349-member unicameral Riksdag, responsible for legislation, and the Government, presided over by the Prime Minister, managing executive actions. The country is a unitary state, currently segmented into twenty-one counties and 290 municipalities.
As a beacon of social democracy, Sweden embodies the Nordic social welfare model, offering universal health care and tertiary education for all its citizens. It proudly flaunts the world’s eighth-highest per capita income and consistently scores high in various national performance metrics. These include but are not limited to the quality of life, health, education, civil liberties protection, economic competitiveness, equality, prosperity, and human development.
Sweden, a member of the European Union since the first day of 1995, respectfully declined Eurozone membership following a national referendum. It continues to play significant roles in global organizations, including the United Nations, the Nordic Council, the Council of Europe, the World Trade Organization, and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). Come, explore, and experience Sweden – a harmonious blend of tradition, innovation, and social welfare.