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2 days ago · Sweden is part of the Nordic region in northern Europe, together with the countries of Denmark, Finland, Iceland and Norway. Sweden is large in size, small in population. Sweden …

May 23, 2024 · 3. VAT Value-added tax (VAT) translates as mervärdesskatt in Swedish, but is usually called moms. The standard VAT rate for goods and services in Sweden is 25 per cent, …

Feb 10, 2025 · The Swedish royal family has a ceremonial and representative role. King Carl XVI Gustav is Sweden’s head of state, but has no formal powers.

Nov 22, 2024 · A hub for environmental research. The last few decades have seen Sweden become a focus for leading environmental research. Stockholm now boasts the Stockholm …

Jul 18, 2024 · The Kalmar Union. In 1389, the crowns of Denmark, Norway and Sweden were united under the rule of the Danish Queen Margareta. In 1397, the Kalmar Union was formed, …

Sep 6, 2024 · The parliament – representing the people. In Sweden, the parliament makes the decisions and the government implements them. The government also submits proposals for …

Jul 17, 2024 · Sami country – known as Sápmi – stretches across the northern parts of Sweden, Norway and Finland, and Russia’s Kola Peninsula. The original settlement was even larger, …

Nov 5, 2024 · Finding a job in a sector looking for talent. The Swedish Migration Agency together with the Public Employment Service regularly put together a list of occupations that are in high …

Apr 26, 2024 · Key facts about Sweden. Population: 10,587,710 people Land area: 407,000 km². Population density: 25.8 per Km2 Capital: Stockholm. Main language: Swedish. Currency ...