This document provides information about Sweden. It includes details about Sweden's population, area, density, government, king, prime minister, political system, currency, gender equality laws, parental leave, gender education in schools, and the proportion of women in leadership positions. It also lists dos and don'ts for interacting with Swedes, such as shaking hands, maintaining eye contact, being on time, dressing nicely, not criticizing aspects of Swedish culture, and not comparing Swedes to other nationalities. Traditional Swedish instruments like the nyckelharpa are also briefly mentioned.

1. Sweden

3. Spotify programming language
Linuxtelecommunication concern
scandinavia

4. Video
Sound: http://youtu.be/U6Aab89D56s
Video: http://youtu.be/EQ5uwM-I56c

6. nyckelharpa
traditional Swedish musical instrument.

8. 9,555,893
449,964 km²
20 km²
Population
Area
Density

9. 9,555,893
449,964 km²
20 km²
81,903,000
357,121 km²
229 km²

10. 9,555,893
449,964 km²
20 km²
81,903,000
357,121 km²
229 km²
314,167,157
9,629,091 km²
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25. Government

26. Carl XVI Gustaf Fredrik Reinfeldt
Prime MinisterKing of Sweden
Political system
constitutional monarchy

27. currency
Euro swedisch krona
1 8.7
from: 13.10.13
kr

28. second most competitive country in the world
2010

29. Music has the deepest influence on the mind of all
the arts.
Napoleon Bonaparte
Video: http://youtu.be/i38GW6QOFHA

31. Gender
equality

32. Constitution
anti-discrimination law for genders

33. parental leave
parents will be granted 480 days of paid parental leave

34. gender teaching
Gender teaching is taken up in elementary school treated extensively

35. executive position
the proportion of women in leadership positions grows.

36. Riksdag
national legislative assembly
44% womens
38% 17%

37. Do‘s Dont‘s

38. Shake hands with everyone present
Maintain eye contact at all times while talking with someone.
Swedes take punctuality for business meetings very seriously and expect you
to do likewise.
Agendas are clearly set for meetings with a stated purpose.
Swedes are factual, practical, precise, reserved and get to the point quickly.
When communicating with Swedes, be clear and concise in detailing what you
expect from them.They will be equally clear with you.
Swedes wear fashionable, but often casual, European style warm clothing. It is
important to be well dressed in public at all times.
Knowledge about Sweden's economy, high standard of living, sports,
architecture, history, etc. is appreciated.
Do‘s
source: http://www.ediplomat.com/np/cultural_etiquette/ce_se.htm

39. Do not criticize Swedish lifestyle, sexual habits, suicide rate, prices, etc.
Do not praise another city or area in Sweden over the one you are presently
visiting. Swedes are very proud of their own town or region.
Speak loudly in public places, especially on public transportation.
Walk inside with your shoes still on.
“I don’t like coffee.”
Compare People to other countries likes Danes, Norwegians, Germans or
Finns
Make fun of theVasa Ship (warship).
Dont‘s

40. Thank you for your attention
Tack för
uppmärksamheten!