Sweden
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Sweden, a fairly small country, located in Northwestern Europe on the Scandinavian Peninsula, shares its borders with Norway on the right, and Finland on the left. The northern region of Sweden is within the artic circle whereas the south is more temperate with heavily cultivated fertile land. It is known for its cold winters and large forests. It is ranked 83rd in the world population with over 8.9 million people. It is a highly urbanized country with an 84.7 % urban population distribution (84.7 % of the people live in urban areas, cities, towns, etc.). The capitol of Sweden is Stockholm. Sweden is a homogeneous country with a small Sami minority (approximately 15,000 nomadic reindeer herding Lapps located in the north). Twelve percent of their population consists of immigrants form other European nations. The official language spoken is Swedish (with the Sami and Finnish populations retaining their own languages), although English is widely and fluently spoken in the cities. The dominant religion is Evangelical Lutheranism (94 %), but also includes those who practice Roman Catholicism (1.5 %) and Pentecostal (1 %), with the remaining 3.5 % practicing various religions.
The climate in Sweden is generally milder then other countries located at the same parallel. Their average summer temperature is around sixty-four degrees, and their average winter temperature is around twenty-seven degrees. Daylight hours are short in the winter and almost continuous in the summer. Most of their rain occurs in the early spring and fall.
Sweden, with 173,686 square miles, is comprised of 6.2 % cropland, 1.2 % permanent pastures, 62.3 % forests/woodlands and ...
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...concept of "neutrality" will no longer be adequate or sufficient. Sweden is still not a member of any military alliance, bearing responsibility for personally and independently defending and protecting its country and people. Sweden is now taking steps to attach itself to a European Identity in foreign policy. Sweden has applied for membership to the EU, and has made efforts to develop contacts with the emerging new democracies in Central and Eastern Europe. Along with strong support for the United Nations (a cornerstone of their foreign policy), Sweden is actively participating in international co-operation. Other concerns that Sweden is facing at the moment are the promotion of better human rights (which constantly is given attention if the circumstance calls for it), international disbarment (which Sweden supports), and a better concern for the environment.
(steve rolden) In the summer the average high is around 90 degrees while in the winter the average low is 41
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