Welcome to Sweden 🇸🇪 — a remarkable destination in Northern Europe. Its official name is Kingdom of Sweden, and today around 10.6 million people call this Europe nation home, spread across roughly 450,295 km² of territory.
Below is your complete country profile for Sweden: key statistics, an introduction to Stockholm, an interactive map, cultural notes and answers to the questions people most often ask about this corner of Europe.
Geography of Sweden
Sweden lies in Northern Europe, in the Europe region of the world. Measuring roughly 450,295 square kilometres, it ranks 57th in the world by total area.
Sweden has a coastline as well as land borders with Finland and Norway — a crossroads position that has influenced its culture and economy for centuries.
Stockholm serves as the capital — the centre of government and, for most travellers, the gateway to everything else Sweden has to offer.
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People, language and culture
Sweden is home to approximately 10.6 million residents — the 93rd largest population on the planet. Its people are known as Swedishs.
The main language spoken here is Swedish. Learning even a handful of phrases before a visit goes a long way with locals.
Like every country featured on Spin a Country, Sweden rewards curiosity — its festivals, food and everyday customs tell a story that statistics alone never can.
Currency, travel and practical facts
The official currency is the Swedish krona (SEK, symbol kr). Exchange rates fluctuate, so check current rates before travelling.
The international dialling code for Sweden is +46. Websites from the country typically use the .se internet domain.
If Sweden came up on your random spin, take five minutes to memorise its flag, capital (Stockholm) and population — these are the three facts most often asked in geography quizzes.
Neighbouring countries
Sweden shares borders with 2 countries:
Fun facts about Sweden
- Sweden's flag emoji is 🇸🇪 — its two-letter country code is SE and its three-letter code is SWE.
- Sweden covers 450,295 km², ranking 57th in the world by area.
- With about 10.6 million people, Sweden holds the 93rd spot in the world population ranking.
- Sweden is a member state of the United Nations.
- Sweden shares borders with 2 countries.
Sweden — frequently asked questions
- What is the capital of Sweden?
- The capital of Sweden is Stockholm.
- What is the population of Sweden?
- Sweden has a population of approximately 10,569,709 people, ranking 93rd in the world.
- Where is Sweden located?
- Sweden is located in Northern Europe, part of the Europe region.
- What language is spoken in Sweden?
- The main language spoken in Sweden is Swedish.
- What currency is used in Sweden?
- Sweden uses the Swedish krona (SEK).
