Do you want to meet good-natured, sporty, cheerful people? Then you should definitely visit this extraordinary country. Its inhabitants invented the computer mouse, refrigerator, matches. I think you have already guessed that this is Sweden, or as it is also called "Viking Country".
Sweden is popular for its charming nature, its islands and coasts attract many tourists. It is here that you can find peace and tranquility, sitting on the shore of the island. Gotland, enjoy the extraordinary beauty of flowering poppies.
A. Lindgren said: "A country in which light and laughing, gloomy and serious miraculously mixed with each other, like in a fairy tale."
Sweden on the world map and on the map of Europe
Below is an interactive map of Sweden in Russian from Google. You can move the map left and right, up and down with the mouse, and change the scale of the map using the "+" and "-" icons located at the bottom right of the map or using the mouse wheel. In order to find out where Sweden is located on the world map or on the map of Europe, zoom out the map even further in the same way.
In addition to the map with the names of the objects, you can view Sweden from a satellite if you click on the "Show satellite map" switch in the lower left corner of the map.
Below is another map of Sweden. To see the map in full size, click on it and it will open in a new window. You can also print the map and take it with you on the road.
You have been presented with the most basic and detailed maps of Sweden, which you can always use to find the object of interest to you or for any other purpose. Happy travels!
Sweden is a country in Northern Europe, located on the Scandinavian Peninsula. A satellite map of Sweden shows that the country is bordered by Norway and Finland. The country is washed by the Baltic Sea in the east and has a water border with Denmark. Sweden includes the islands of Öland and Gotland. The area of the state is 449,964 sq. km., which makes Sweden the fifth largest country in Europe.
Village in Sweden - Gullholmen
The Kingdom of Sweden is divided into 21 counties. The largest cities in the country are Stockholm (capital), Gothenburg, Malmö and Uppsala. The country's economy is based on mining (iron ore), mechanical engineering, timber and hydropower industries. Sweden hosts 50 of the world's largest companies such as Ericsson, TatraPak, Volvo, Oriflame, IKEA, etc.
Sweden is a member of the UN, the EU and the Schengen area, but the country is not part of the eurozone: the state uses its own currency - the Swedish krona.
Örebro Castle in the city of the same name
Brief history of Sweden
Approximately 900 - the creation of the Swedish state
800-1060 - Viking Age, Svealand region (future Sweden)
1248 - adoption of Christianity
1250-1389 - rule of the Folkung family
1389-1523 – Kalmar Union (Denmark, Sweden and Finland)
1523 - beginning of the era of the Vasa dynasty
1648-1721 – Swedish Empire
1721 - the defeat of Sweden in the Northern War, the transfer of Western Karelia to Russia
1844-1905 – Swedish-Norwegian union (Norway during this period was not an independent country)
1914-1918 - World War I. Neutrality
1941-1945 - The Second World War. Neutrality.
1995 - joined the European Union
Sarek National Park
Landmarks of Sweden
On a detailed satellite map of Sweden, you can see such natural attractions as the Scandinavian Mountains, Mount Kebnekaise (2123 m), the famous fjords and skerries, lakes Mälaren, Vättern, Vänern and Elmaren, Abisko and Sarek national parks, the Laponia wildlife area and the museum under open-air Skansen.
Most of the sights of Sweden are concentrated in Stockholm: Gamla Stan (Old Town), the Royal Palace with the Royal Treasury (Livrustkammaren), the museum islands of Djurgården and Skeppsholmen, the National Museum of Sweden, Vadsten Abbey and much more.
Skyscraper Turning Torso in Malmö
Many castles have survived in Sweden: Gripsholm, Kalmar, Örebro, Melkaser and Stromsholm. Also worth seeing is Sofiera Palace in Helsingborg, Drottningholm Palace on Lake Mälaren, Lund Cathedral, Uppsala Cathedral, Junibacken Fairytale Museum and Turning Torso in Malmö.
Where is Sweden located on the world map. Detailed map of Sweden in Russian online. Satellite map of Sweden with cities and resorts. Sweden on the world map is the fifth largest European country, which is located on the Scandinavian Peninsula.
The capital is the city of Stockholm, the official language is Swedish, but German and English are widely spoken. The territory of Sweden has a fairly large extent, so the nature and landscapes here are very diverse. Almost 2/3 of the country's territory is occupied by forests and lakes. There are also mountains and glaciers in Sweden, especially in the northern part.
Map of Sweden with cities in Russian:
Sweden - Wikipedia:
Population of Sweden- 10 196 177 people (2018)
Capital of Sweden- Stockholm
The largest cities in Sweden- Gothenburg, Malmö, Uppsala
Telephone code of Sweden - 46
Internet domains in Sweden-.se
Used language in Sweden- Swedish language
Climate in Sweden varies from temperate continental to continental. The most severe weather conditions are in the north, where real arctic winters and polar nights are observed. The air temperature in the far north of Sweden can drop to -30 C. In other regions, the weather is much milder. The average annual winter temperature is -8...-3С, in summer +21...+24С.
visit Sweden should start with a visit to Stockholm, which since 1998 has been not only the capital of this state, but also the cultural capital of Europe. Stockholm has a real European atmosphere: cobbled narrow streets, parks, beautiful architecture. Sights such as St. Nicholas Cathedral, Riddaholm Church and City Hall are located here. And just 11 km from the capital there is a luxurious palace complex of the Swedish royal court.
Other beautiful cities in Sweden- this is Birka, the first city of the country, Sigtuna, the first capital and Uppsala, where the largest Cathedral in Scandinavia and the oldest Scandinavian university, founded at the end of the 15th century, are located.
Tourism in Sweden It's mostly downhill skiing. The main resorts are located in the western part, on the border with Norway. Rest on the lakes and beach tourism on the islands in the Baltic Sea are also popular in the country.
What to see in Sweden:
St. Nicholas Cathedral in Stockholm, Gothenburg Cathedral, St. Mary's Church in Helsingborg, St. Nicholas Church in Halmstad, Science and Technology Museum, Millesgården Museum, Maritime Museum in Karlskrona, Turning Torso Skyscraper in Malmö, Elfsborg Fortress in Gothenburg, Royal Castle Palace in Uppsala, Ales Stenar Monument, Drottningholm Palace, Småland's Crystal Kingdom, Skugschurkogården Cemetery, Copper Mine, Nyudalashen Lake, Flockets Park, Furuvik Amusement Park.
(Kingdom of Sweden)
General information
Geographical position. The Kingdom of Sweden occupies the eastern and southern part of the Scandinavian Peninsula and the islands of Öland and Gotland in the Baltic Sea. Square. The territory of Sweden is 449,964 sq. km.
Main cities, administrative divisions. The capital of Sweden is Stockholm. The largest cities: Stockholm (1,500 thousand people), Gothenburg (800 thousand people), Malmö (500 thousand people). Administratively, Sweden is divided into 24 counties.
Political system
Sweden is a constitutional monarchy. The head of state is the king. The head of government is the prime minister. The legislature is the unicameral Riksdag.
Relief. The relief in the north and west is dominated by plateaus and mountains, along the border with Norway stretch the Scandinavian mountains, where the highest mountain Kebnekaise has a height of 2123 m. Between the Scandinavian mountains and the Gulf of Bothnia of the Baltic Sea lie the Norland plateau, the Central Swedish lowland and the Småland upland.
The southern peninsula of Skåne is flat.
Geological structure and minerals. On the territory of Sweden there are deposits of iron ore, lead, zinc, copper, silver.
Climate. The climate in Sweden is temperate, transitional from maritime to continental. The average January temperature in the north is from -6°С to -14°С, in the south - from 0 С to +5°С. In September or at the end of May, when the sun does not set and white nights come.
Inland waters. About 10% of the country is occupied by lakes - Vättern, Venern, Mälaren, Elmaren and others.
Soils and vegetation. Forests occupy about 57% of the country's territory. They are mostly coniferous (spruce and pine) in the north, and to the south they gradually turn into deciduous (oak, maple, ash, linden, beech).
Animal world. Animals in Sweden are not very diverse (about 70 species), but there are many of them. In the north of Lapland, reindeer herds can be seen. Moose, roe deer, squirrels, hares, foxes, martens are found in the forests, in the northern taiga - lynxes, wolverines, brown bears. There are up to 340 species of birds, and up to 160 species of fish.
In 1964, the law on environmental protection came into force, and in Sweden, the first European country, national parks appeared (the first of them was created back in 1909). Now in Sweden there are 16 national parks and about 900 nature reserves.
Population and language
About 8.7 million people live in Sweden. The population density is low, on average 20 people per 1 sq. km. km. About 95% of the population is Swedish. National minorities are represented by the Saami (about 15 thousand people) and the Finns (about 30 thousand).
Religion
Most Swedes profess Lutheranism, about 50 thousand Catholics, Jews, and others.
Brief historical outline
KI-VIII centuries n. e. refers to the mention of the Svei tribe in historical documents, from this era there were graves of kings in the old Uppsala.
In the VIII-XI centuries. the city of Birka was founded; Vikings were on the move. In 1164 Finland was annexed to Sweden. In 1350, Magnus Erikson issued a code of laws.
In 1397-1523. acted Kalmar Union - the union of Denmark, Norway and Sweden under the rule of Denmark.
In the XV century. there was a struggle against Danish rule.
In 1523-1560. the expulsion of the Danes and the restoration of the independence of Sweden by King Gustav I Vasa took place.
In 1527, the Lutheran Reformation was carried out.
In 1611-1632. there was an increase in the power of Sweden and the expansion of its territory under King Gustav II Adolf.
In 1658, the Swedish territory expanded to the maximum at the expense of the southern provinces captured from Denmark.
In 1660-1697 there was an increase in royal power under Charles XI.
In 1700-1721. There was a Great Northern War, as a result of which Sweden ceased to be a world power.
In 1719-1772. the role of the four estates increased due to the weakening of royal power.
In 1809 Sweden loses Finland, but in 1814 gains Norway. In 1905, the union between Sweden and Norway was dissolved.
1914-1918 and 1939-1945 Sweden remained neutral in the world wars.
Brief economic essay
Sweden is a highly developed industrial country with intensive agriculture. Extraction of iron ore, non-ferrous metal ores. Ferrous and non-ferrous metallurgy, various mechanical engineering: shipbuilding, auto- and aircraft building, electrical engineering and radio electronics. Woodworking and pulp and paper industry of export direction. Chemical, textile, food (mainly dairy and meat) industries. Agriculture is highly productive. Animal husbandry of the meat and dairy direction. In crop production, the production of fodder, grain (barley, oats, wheat), sugar beet, potatoes. Export: machinery and equipment, timber and chemical products, metals. Foreign tourism. The monetary unit is the Swedish krona.
A Brief Outline of Culture
Art and architecture. Stockholm. Underground Museum of the Middle Ages (restored medieval houses); Royal Palace (architect Nicodemus Tessin the Younger, 1754, the treasury contains royal crowns studded with precious stones. The oldest crown belonged to Charles X (1650), the arsenal contains armor, costumes, carriages, starting from the 16th century.) ; the church of St. Nicholas, consecrated in 1306 (this church is often called the cathedral); the Stock Exchange building, where the Nobel Prize in Literature is chosen annually in the hall of the Swedish Academy; Postal Museum; Franciscan church RiddarholmsXIII c. (all Swedish monarchs were buried in this church for six centuries); Rid-darhuset - "Knight's House", the construction of which began in 1656; tower of Birger Jarl; the town hall building (the most famous example of the style of national romanticism based on Gothic traditions. In the Golden Hall, decorated with mosaics, and in the Blue Hall with a glass roof and a majestic staircase, celebrations are held on the occasion of the presentation of the Nobel Prizes; National Art Museum (Russian icons of the 16th-17th centuries ., European sculpture and masterpieces by Rembrandt and Renoir; a collection of works by Swedish artists of the 16th-18th centuries); Museum of Modern Art (the greatest artists of the 20th century. Here are Salvator Dali's "The Riddle of William Tell", "Apollo" by Matisse, "The Guitarist" by Pablo Picasso ); Museum of Oriental Antiquities; Architectural Museum; building of the Swedish Royal Opera (rebuilt at the end of the 19th century); monument to Charles XII; Museum of the Mediterranean and the Near East (collections of Etruscan and Roman, as well as Islamic art); Orpheus Fountain by the famous Swedish sculptor Charles Milles Museum-apartment of the playwright and writer August Johan Strindberg Puppet Museum Historical, Military and Musical Museums; Water Museum; Northern Museum.
The science. C. Linnaeus (1707-1778) - naturalist, creator of the system of flora and fauna; K. Sigban (1886-1978) - physicist, founder of nuclear spectroscopy.
Literature. A. Strindberg (1849-1912) - a writer whose basically realistic work absorbed the artistic achievements of modernism (historical dramas "Gustav Vasa", "Eric XIV", the novel "Red Room", collections of short stories, psychological novels "On the Skerries", "Black Banners", etc.); S. Lagerlöf (1858-1940), writer, best known for her children's book Nils Holgersson's Wonderful Journey Through Sweden; A. Lindgren (b. 1907) is the author of stories about Malysh and Carlson and many other books for children imbued with humanism.