Sweden: flag, capital and facts

Sweden is a country in Northern Europe. Its capital is Stockholm. It covers about 450,295 km² (173,860 sq mi). The official language is Swedish. It shares land borders with 2 countries.

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Sweden at a glance

Official name: Kingdom of Sweden
Capital: Stockholm
Region: Northern Europe (Europe)
Area: 450,295 km² (173,860 sq mi)
Official language: Swedish
Currency: Swedish krona (kr)
People: Swedish
Calling code: +46
Internet domain: .se
Landlocked: No
UN member: Yes

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Frequently asked questions

The capital of Sweden is Stockholm.

Sweden is in Northern Europe, part of the Europe region.

Sweden uses the Swedish krona (kr).

The official language of Sweden is Swedish.

Sweden borders Finland and Norway.

Country facts from the world-countries dataset (ODbL 1.0).

Sweden at a glance

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