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Why Visit Sweden
Sweden is a country situated on the Scandinavian Peninsula,
on the Northern part of Europe. The country is bordered
by Norway and Finland. The country is also connected to
Denmark, Germany, Poland, Russia, Lithuania, Latvia and
Estonia. Sweden is also a member of the European Union
from 1995. The capital city is Stockholm.
Economically Sweden has lot to talk about. The country
is a major exporter of iron, copper and timber. Due to
improved communication system many new natural assets of
the forests are utilized for economic development. Sweden
is also popular from another aspect. The ever renowned
and the art of pride The Noble Prize is awarded from this
great country.
The
primary language of Sweden is Swedish, a North Germanic
language, related and very similar to
Danish and Norwegian, but differing in pronunciation and
orthography. Norwegians have little difficulty understanding
Swedish, and Danes can also understand it, with slightly
more difficulty than the Norwegians. Although Swedish
is the dominant language, it is not an official language.
Sweden has a rich musical tradition, ranging
from medieval folk ballads to hip hop music. The music
of the pre-Christian Norse has been lost to history, although
historical re-creations have been attempted based on instruments
found in Viking sites. The instruments used were the lur
(a sort of trumpet), simple string instruments, wooden
flutes and drums. It is possible that the Viking musical
legacy lives on in some of the old Swedish folk music.
Places of Interest:
Stockholm - Sweden's capital, is a delightful city whose location
(which covers fourteen islands) is
both beautiful and stately.
Gothenburg
(Göteborg) - Many
travelers feel that Göteborg is both easier
to tour and provides better exposure to the Swedes
than Stockholm. Be sure to visit the Liseberg Amusement
Park, the Röhsska Museum, the Haga/Linnéstanden
area for shopping, and, if you have time, take a tour
of the Volvo car assembly plant.
Uppsala - Regarded as a center of the Swedish culture and history,
the city has played a crucial role in the development
of Sweden. At the center of the Old Town visit the Domkyrkan
(Cathedral) and the Castle. Uppsala is less than an hour
by train from Stockholm.
Kalmar - A delightful town
featuring a wonderful castle (Kalmar Castle) and an interesting
cathedral
(the Domykyrkan). The area that surrounds it.
Småland - The Southeastern section of the coast of Sweden features
beautiful seascapes, interesting
islands, and a good bit of history. There are several historic
towns to see in the area and you might consider Kalmar
as a base for your trip.
Gotland - If you want to bask in the sun,
enjoy idyllic countryside, and explore an interesting historic
area, the island of Gotland may be just the place for you.
Malmo/Lund - Malmo and Lund offer yet another
view of Sweden. The area has been transformed by universities
and technology into a knowledge economy but one that has
not forgotten its heritage.
Swedish
Lapland - Lapland (in Sweden, Norway,
and Finland) is considered by many to be the last wilderness
in Europe. This area of the midnight sun and the northern
lights (in different seasons) is not for the casual tourist.
Getting Around in Sweden:
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Sweden Climate:
Most of Sweden has a temperate climate, despite its northern
latitude, with four distinct seasons and mild temperatures
throughout the year. The country can be divided into
three types of climate; the southernmost part has an
oceanic climate, the central part has a humid continental
climate and the northernmost part has a subarctic climate.
However,
Sweden is much warmer and drier than other places at
the similar latitude, and even somewhat further south,
mainly because of the Gulf Stream. For example,
central and southern Sweden has much warmer winters
than many parts of Russia, Canada, and the northern United
States.[40] Because of its high northern latitude,
the
length of daylight varies greatly.
North of the Arctic
Circle, the sun never sets for part of each summer,
and for part of the winter the sun never rises. The capital
of Stockholm's daylight lasts for more than 18 hours
in late June, but only around 6 hours in late December.
Most of Sweden has between 1,600 to 2,000 hours of
sunshine
annually.
Swedish Cuisine:
Swedish
cuisine, like that of the other Scandinavian countries
(Denmark, Norway and Finland),
was traditionally simple. Fish (particularly herring),
meat and potatoes played prominent roles. Spices were
sparse. Famous dishes include Swedish meatballs, traditionally
served with gravy, boiled potatoes and lingonberry jam;
pancakes, lutfisk, and Smörgåsbord, or lavish
buffet. Akvavit is a popular alcoholic distilled beverage,
and the drinking of snaps is of cultural importance.
The traditional
flat and dry crisp bread has developed into several
contemporary variants. Regionally important
foods are the surströmming (a fermented fish) in
Northern Sweden and eel in Scania in Southern Sweden.
However, Swedes have traditionally also been very open
to foreign influences, ranging from the French cuisine
during the eighteenth century, Mediterreanean cuisine,
to the sushi and cafe latte of today.
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