Sweden is a northeastern European country bordered by Norway and Finland, with Stockholm as its capital, known for attractions like the ABBA museum and the Vasa museum. The country's climate varies, with a temperate climate in the south and a subarctic climate in the north, and it features a diverse population and cultures. Sweden uses the krona as its currency, offers various modes of transportation, and boasts a range of historical sites and accommodations, including unique locations like the Icehotel.

1. SwedenBy: Claire Stillman

2. Where is Sweden Located? Sweden is a country in northeastern EuropeSweden borders Norway and FinlandSurrounding countries are Denmark, Germany, Poland, Estonia, Latvia, and LithuaniaIf you were to compare the size of Sweden, it would be just a little bigger than California

3. All About Sweden’s CapitalSweden’s capital is Stockholm There are many things to do there, these are only two of manyStockholm is home to the world’s only ABBA museum The Vasa Museum holds the world’s only 17th century preserved ship

4. Climate of SwedenSouthern Sweden has a temperate climateThe south has cool and cloudy wintersDuring the summer, the south is somewhat cloudy as wellThe north has a subarctic climateThe north has a much longer winter than the south does

5. Geography of SwedenThere are 25 provinces in Sweden Sweden is part of the Scandinavian PeninsulaSweden is the fourth biggest country in EuropeThere are bays, inlets, and islands that make up Sweden’s geography

6. Main Culture of Sweden Sweden has many religions, but Lutheran is the dominant oneThe “Others” part consists of Jewish, Orthodox, Roman Catholic, Baptist, Muslim, and Buddhist.Ethnicities: Swedish, Finnish, Greek, Danish, Norwegian, Turkish, and more

7. Swedish CurrencyThe Swedish currency is called the Swedish kronaThe current exchange rate is 0.156969 krona per U.S. dollar

8. The Languages SpokenPeople in Sweden speak Swedish and FinnishAnother language that is spoken is SamiSami is an Indo- European language

9. Modes of TransportationCars are common because all highways and bridges are free to travel on Many big cities have a bus line availableThere are trains and boats to take as wellYou may also travel by air, but most of the flights go through Stockholm

10. Accommodations in SwedenIn Sweden, there are hotels, castles, manor houses, bed and breakfasts, and innsAll of these range in a wide price rangeA nice hotel in Stockholm would be start at about $200 and go up

11. Historical SitesOld Town Stockholm (pictured) has so much history The royal palace is located in Old Town Stockholm There are many historical tours There are also many great historical sculptures and museums to visit and see

12. Other Points of Interest In Sweden, there is the world’s biggest hotel (pictured) that is made of all ice and snow If anyone wants to check out the website it is www.icehotel.comThere was just recently a royal wedding for Princess Victoria, and her new husband, newly crowned Prince Daniel. Stockholm has a many restaurant varieties

13. The End!I hope from my presentation, you learned a lot about Sweden, and can’t wait to visit this amazing country!!