Sweden is easily the biggest of the Scandinavian countries, although its population reaches barely 9 million. Remote, austere, cold - all these generalisations may be partly true, but Sweden is also friendly and beautiful. Sweden offers the simple joys of fresh air, landscape and culture. Its forests are starkly beautiful and its lakes vast. Stockholm, the country's capital, is a progressive city with pockets that maintain a village feel, while Gothenburg and Malmö beckon with urban delights. Away from the cities, Sweden takes in vast areas of scenic coastline and idyllic islands.

Capital City = Stockholm
Time Zone = GMT + 1
Currency = Swedish Krona
Official Language = Swedish