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Sweden. By Olivia and Isis. Location. Sweden is found in Northern Europe The capital city of Sweden is Stockholm Norway and Finland share a border with Sweden The latitude/longitude of Stockholm is 62 degrees North and 15 degrees South. Topography. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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Page 1: Sweden

SwedenSweden

By Olivia and IsisBy Olivia and Isis

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LocationLocation

Sweden is found in Northern EuropeSweden is found in Northern EuropeThe capital city of Sweden is StockholmThe capital city of Sweden is StockholmNorway and Finland share a border with Norway and Finland share a border with

SwedenSwedenThe latitude/longitude of Stockholm is 62 The latitude/longitude of Stockholm is 62

degrees North and 15 degrees Southdegrees North and 15 degrees South

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TopographyTopography

The main mountain is Kjolen,it has the highest The main mountain is Kjolen,it has the highest point 6,929 ft.[2111m.]point 6,929 ft.[2111m.]

The major rivers are Dal,Indal,Klor,Lule and The major rivers are Dal,Indal,Klor,Lule and UlmeUlme

The two major lakes are lake Vanern and The two major lakes are lake Vanern and VatternVattern

The coastline is 3,218 km from StockholmThe coastline is 3,218 km from Stockholm We think that the best thing about the We think that the best thing about the

Topography is the peaceful mountains and riversTopography is the peaceful mountains and rivers

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GovernmentGovernment

There is a king named Carl Gustaf XVI and There is a king named Carl Gustaf XVI and prime minister Fredrik Reinfeldtprime minister Fredrik Reinfeldt

The people vote to elect the government officials The people vote to elect the government officials to the officeto the office

The parliament makes the lawsThe parliament makes the laws The different political parties are Center party, The different political parties are Center party,

Christian democratic party,Environment party Christian democratic party,Environment party the greensthe greens

Sweden is divided into 21 counties Sweden is divided into 21 counties

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EconomyEconomy

The major exports are machinery and motor The major exports are machinery and motor vehiclesvehicles

The major imports are The major imports are machinery,petroleum,petroleum machinery,petroleum,petroleum products,chemicals,motor products,chemicals,motor vehicles,iron,steel,foods and clothingvehicles,iron,steel,foods and clothing

To make money people work at jobsTo make money people work at jobs They can work at electric companies or industriesThey can work at electric companies or industries One natural resource is natural gasOne natural resource is natural gas The money they use is called KronaThe money they use is called Krona

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People and culture People and culture The different religions are The different religions are

Lutheran,Muslim,Jewish,Buddhist,Orthodox,Christian,Lutheran,Muslim,Jewish,Buddhist,Orthodox,Christian,Roman CatholicRoman Catholic

The main language is SwedishThe main language is Swedish Some of the foods they eat are Kanelbullar=cinnamon Some of the foods they eat are Kanelbullar=cinnamon

buns,Kottbullar=meatballs and Glogg=mulled winebuns,Kottbullar=meatballs and Glogg=mulled wine Some of the national holidays are Some of the national holidays are

Advent,Midsummer,Sainte Lucia day,Martin day,Waffle Advent,Midsummer,Sainte Lucia day,Martin day,Waffle day,Valentines day and Christmasday,Valentines day and Christmas

There are different ethnic groups.They are Swedes There are different ethnic groups.They are Swedes with Finnish and Sami minorities.They get along finewith Finnish and Sami minorities.They get along fine

People in Sweden love to swimPeople in Sweden love to swim

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We Hope You Have EnjWe Hope You Have Enj

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