SCANDINAVIA

INTRODUCTION

Historical and cultural-linguistic region in Northern Europe.

Denmark, Norway and Sweden.Danish, Norwegian and Swedish are

Scandinavian’s languages.

MAP OF SCANDINAVIA

Introduction of Denmark

Scandinavian country in Northern Europe bordering the Baltic and North Sea.

Official language: DanishCapital city: Copenhagen

Geography

Nordic country located in Northern Europe.

Located southwest of Sweden and due south of Norway and is bordered by the German state.

Natural resources; petroleum, gas, fish, salt, limestone, gravel and sand.

Terrain: low and flat to gently rolling plains.

CLIMATE

Temperate climate which means the winters are mild and windy while the summers are cool.

• Best time to travel is May through mid-August.

• Denmark has an average of 121 days per year with precipitation, on average receiving a total of 712 millimetres per year, autumn is the wettest season and spring the driest.

CULTURE

• Copenhagen – First bike city in the world.• Copenhagen Jazz Festival• The Eastern tradition

TOURIST ATTRACTIONTivoli Garden• It is an amusement park.• The Demon, The Monsoon, The Star Flyer, Vertigo and so much more.Skive Water World• Most attractive indoor water complex in Denmark.• Large swimming pool, jacuzzi, slide, hot water pool, fitness centre and

many more.Legoland• Legoland is a city of toys are made from small pieces of plastic are

becoming more sophisticated every day. • Lego games were born here and in recognition of a miniature city built in

honor of its creator.

Tourist attractionCopenhagen• Copenhagen is the capital of Denmark and is the largest city in Denmark.• Last year's metropolitan city full of ancient buildings have been selected as

the fourth city of the future top 50 European cities after London, Paris, and Berlin.

Little Mermaid Statue• Little Mermaid is Copenhagen pride. • Little Mermaid is a statue of a mermaid mascot.• The statue was inaugurated in 1913 and became one of the attractions of

the most visited tourist is in Langline, Copenhagen harbor.

Tourist Arrival Statistic

INTRODUCTION OF SWEDEN Sweden is a country located in Northern Europe

bordering the Baltic Sea, Gulf of Bothnia, Kattegat, and Skagerrak. Neighbouring countries include Finland, Norway, and Sweden boasts a strategic location along Danish Straits linking Baltic and North Seas.

The geography of Sweden is mostly flat with mountains in the west. The government system is a constitutional monarchy. The chief of state is the King and the head of government is the Prime Minister.

Sweden has a mixed economic system in which there is a variety of private freedom, combined with centralized economic planning and government regulation. Sweden is a member of the European Union (EU).

Geography of sweden

• Sweden's northernmost point is Treriksröset, in the Lapland province, where the borders of Sweden, Norway, and Finland meet. The closest Swedish city to the area is Kiruna, which is Sweden's northern-most city.

• Sweden’s southernmost point is in the harbour of the fishing village Smygehuk, near the city of Trelleborg, which borders the Baltic Sea. At the pier of the harbour, a signpost displays the exact position of the point, as well as the distance to Treriksröset, Stockholm, Berlin, Paris, and Moscow.

• Sweden's westernmost point is on Stora Drammen, an islet in Skagerrack outside the coast of Bohuslän. Seabirds and harbor seals have colonies on the islet, but it is uninhabited by humans.

• Sweden's easternmost point is on Kataja, an islet south of Haparanda in the Bothnian Bay. The islet is divided between Sweden and Finland.

SWEDEN’S FLAG & MAP

CLIMATE OF SWEDEN Sweden has a much milder climate than most other

regions of the world that lie as far north. Sweden's climate is influenced by the Gulf Stream, a warm ocean stream that flows off Norway's west coast. Sweden's many lakes and the gulfs of Bothnia give Sweden generally a relatively mild climate.

July temperatures in Sweden average 13 to 17°C. February is usually Sweden's coldest month, with temperatures from - 22 to -3°C. In northern Sweden, winter temperatures often drop to -30°C, sometimes even lower. Snow covers the ground in southern Sweden from December to April, and in northern Sweden the first snowfall is often already in October. Most of the country is icebound in winter, but special icebreaking boats keep the major ports open.

Northern Sweden lies in the Land off the Midnight Sun and so has continuous daylight during part of the summer. The number of days of continuous daylight increases as one goes farther north. Southern Sweden never has continuous daylight, though it averages 19 hours of daylight a day in midsummer. In winter, Sweden has similar periods of continuous darkness.

In the northernmost areas of the country the sun never rises above the horizon for about 2 months. Southern Finland has some daylight each day, though it receives only about 6 hours of daylight a day in midwinter. The winter night sky-especially in the northern areas- often becomes enriched with brilliant displays of the aurora borealis or Northern Lights.

SWEDEN CULTURE The Swedish people are very conscious of their lifestyle;

they do not like to be too showy, they love to share and they live in moderation. Swedes are very conscious of how they live affects people around them, as well as the environment. A concept Swedes live by is Logom, which means “just enough”.

Swedish Homes Most Swedes live in towns and cities and have small

families. Their homes are spacious and bright and are insulated well to keep them warm in the winter.

There are also many famous pop singers that have come from Sweden. These include Abba, Ace of Base, Roxette, and The Cardigans. Swedes also enjoy the symphony and jazz.

ClothingThe national costume of Swedes is still worn on special occasions. The men’s national costume consists of embroidered waistcoats, breeches and felt hats. The women’s costume consists of a flared skirt, brightly coloured apron, a waistcoat and bonnets

Music

Sweden is famous for the popular Smörgåsbord, a large buffet filled with fish, meats, cheeses, salads, omelets, stuffed cabbage and sweets. Soups are also popular in Sweden.

SPORT AND HEALTHThere are a wide variety of sports in Sweden. Popular sports include: soccer, tennis, surfing, swimming, golf, skating, skiing, running and hockey. Most Swedes receive about 4 weeks of paid vacation per year and they often travel to the countryside to enjoy various outdoor activities.

CRAFTSThe Swedes have a vibrant folk culture and enjoy many wonderful crafts, known for their high quality. Woodworking is popular in Sweden and tables, chests and small carved objects are handsome works of art

FOOD

conclusion• Sweden is a Scandinavian country in Northern Europe. Sweden borders Norway and

Finland, and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Øresund.• At 450,295 square kilometers , Sweden is the third-largest country in the European Union

by area, with a total population of about 9.5 million. Sweden's capital city is Stockholm, which is also the largest city. Since the early 19th century Sweden has generally been at peace and has largely avoided war.

• Today, Sweden is a constitutional monarchy with a parliamentary democracy form of government and a highly developed economy. Sweden has the world's eighth-highest per capital income. In 2011, it ranked fourth in the world in The Economist's Democracy Index, seventh in the 2013 United Nations' Human Development Index and third on the 2012 Legatum Prosperity Index.

• In 2012, the World Economic Forum ranked Sweden as the fourth-most competitive country in the world. According to the United Nations, it has the third-lowest infant mortality rate in the world. In 2010, Sweden also had one of the lowest Gini coefficients of all developed countries making Sweden one of the world's most equal countries in terms of income.

• In 2013, The Economist declared that the Nordic countries "are probably the best-governed in the world," with Sweden in first place. Also in 2013, The Reputation Institute declared Sweden to be the 2nd most reputable country on earth.