2. thebasics
KonungariketSverige
Swedish
Church of Lutheran
SE
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21 divisions
174,000 sq mi
the capital
population: 9 mil
3. commonvalues
love of peace equality
modesty cleanliness
tolerance modesty
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4. the environment
Swedes love nature
Northern Lights can be
seen in the northernmost
parts September - March
harsh, but beautiful winters
ice fishing, skiing, & escaping
5. commoncelebrations
national day of sweden crayfish party
easter midsummer’s day lucia
6. common foods
husmanskost smörgäsbord reindeer coffee
traditionally practical and sustaining
traditional dishes with local ingredients
one of the heaviest coffee drinkers in the world
state owned monopoly on alcohol
organic and free trade foods are popular
“Swedish drunk”
snus is very common
fika = snack time!
7. healthcare system
equal access, care based on need,&cost effectiveness
STOCKHOLMS LÄNS LANDSTING
HÄLSO – OCH SJUKVÅRDSNÄMNDEN
TANDVÅRDSNÄMNDEM
100% of citizens are covered 37645-927
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70% of healthcare is funded by taxes
patient costs account for 3% of total
healthcare costs
8. education system
förskoleklass grundskola gymnasiekolan universitet
age 6 compulsory non-compulsory ages 18+
1 year long ages 7-16 ages 16-19
9. the government
Sweden is governed at 3 different levels:
1 Parliament national level
2 County Councils regional level
local level
3 Municipal Councils
Head of state: King Carl XVI Gustaf
10. the family
Swedish society supports family in its many guises
generous maternity/paternity leave
assistance with daycare
paid sick days
11. thepeople
Swedes:
like to be active
prefer to be outside
are open-minded
work:
25 paid vacation days a year
40 hrs max work week
29-34% tax rate
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o more prominent in the workforce contemporary & simple
m equal in the dating field H&M, ACNE
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