The Scandinavian country of Sweden is located in Northern Europe. The narrow country borders Norway, Finland, and the Baltic Sea and is heavily covered by woodlands, forests and lakes. Mountains and forests dominate the northern region of Sweden; while agriculture is predominate in the southern region. The majority of Swedes live in the southern region of the country nearest to the coastline and the valley of lakes. Personal growth and independence are highly valued in Swedish culture; individualist values over collectivist values are urged. A metaphor that represents Swedish culture is the Swedish stuga. The stuga is a summer vacation home found throughout the country. The Swedes consider the stuga their vacation getaway destination. Statistics say that fifty percent of Swedes have access to a stuga. The stuga represents the values of tradition, love of nature, equality, and individualism through self-reflection that is Swedish culture.
The history of Sweden started around 10,000 B.C. when nomadic hunter-gatherers migrated to the northern region of the country. The hunter-gatherers specialized in growing crops, raising animals, and fishing. The tribes eventually settled and made Sweden their home. Around 500 B.C. Viking tribes from Germany invaded Western Europe, took control of Sweden’s trade and politics, and converted the people into Christianity. For years Sweden and its allies battled with Germany for separation of church and state facing hardships and setbacks throughout their pursuit. The battle for equality took time; nevertheless, Sweden’s powerful military and government overcame German control. The victory over the German Vikings allowed Sweden to become a democratic system holding the values of equality, freedom...
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...sion to improve vocational education and training and provide financial aid to those who cannot afford it. Another assumption for high unemployment is the large number of immigrants in the country. Usually people who immigrate to another country tend to form their own groups and it takes a while for them to form to the norms of the country. Furthermore, some lack the educational background that would provide them with the skills to obtain a job. Immigrants in Sweden are facing a certain level of discrimination and this is being reflected in unemployment and low income. However, there has been no evidence provided supporting this assumption.
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