Sweden is a country surrounded by green, 54% of its territory is covered by forests, plus there are about 100,000 lakes in its territory, it is called "the country of forests and lakes", Sweden is a highly developed country with the highest economic standard in the world and excellent scenery.

Sweden is located in the Nordic region. The northeast is bordered by Finland, the west is neighbors with Norway, the east is close to the Gulf of Bothnia and the Baltic Sea. The main ethnic groups in Sweden are Swedes and Samirs. The main language is Swedish. The country is divided into 21 provinces and 290 cities. National population: 10.11 million, of which Stockholm, the most populous city: 864,000, Gothenburg: 520,000, Malmo: 303,000, Uppsala: 200,000. Although Sweden has a population of over 10 million, there are actually fewer people living in big cities. Most of the population is concentrated in rural areas. Like most European countries, they don't like noisy cities and prefer to enjoy a happy and comfortable life in the countryside.

Swedish history:

In the early days, Sweden was a country composed of highly independent provinces. Each province implemented its own laws. The king was only the coordinator of all affairs. After a period of development, the king successfully controlled the power and gradually expanded to the surrounding area and successively conquered some areas of Finland. Later, because their own strength was not strong enough, they formed the "Kalmar Alliance" with Denmark and Norway. Sweden and Denmark surrendered to the Danish king, but they retained the throne. After 1520, the legendary King Gustav I of Sweden led the people to defeat the Danish army and officially gained independence.

After that, Sweden fought several big victories abroad and became the leader of the Nordic region. In its heyday, it controlled Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Russia, and parts of Germany. At the beginning of the 17th-18th centuries, the Swedish army lost to the Russian army and lose its status as a power in the Baltic Sea.

After the rise of Napoleon, Sweden participated in the war against Napoleon. After Napoleon's defeat, Denmark ceded Norway to Sweden through the Treaty of Kiel. The two sides fought for this. Sweden sent troops to defeat Norway and forced the two sides to form a Norwegian-Swedish alliance. Norway became independent in 1905. Sweden remained neutral in both wars.

Some things about Sweden:

1. Swedes generally use debit or credit cards to pay for things, and rarely use cash to pay. Most Swedes only bring credit or debit cards when they go out. The absence of cash also leads to a decrease in crime rate. According to the data, Sweden is gradually entering a cashless society.

2. Sweden is a country where alcohol is prohibited. If you want to buy alcohol in Sweden, you must have a license to purchase alcohol. You must pay a tax, Alcohol tax has nearly 100 million U.S. dollars in income. At the same time, the alcohol content of more than 3.5% must be purchased in state-owned stores, and the alcohol content of less than 3.5% can be purchased in ordinary stores, and the alcohol content of more than 2.25% can only be sold to customers over 18 years old. In addition, if Swedish police find drunkard people, they will detain him and if the alcohol in his body exceeds 1%, he will be subjected to compulsory treatment for three months. Once he is released from prison, he may face longer treatment and a hefty fine.

3. When you talk to Swedes, don't get too close to them. It's best to keep a distance of 1.2 meters. They like to look at each other when they talk to show their respect for you.

4. Sweden is a country where men and women are equal, and many important positions in this country are held by women. The school will adopt correct methods to eliminate gender influence from the beginning of kindergarten. In order to ensure that women's rights are not harmed, the "anti-discrimination law" is also introduced to guarantee women's rights. In addition, the salary difference between men and women is not large, which can ensure women's status in the family.

Sweden’s economic base:

Sweden is a highly developed country and its economic level is among the best in the world. In 2017, its national GDP was: 538.7 billion U.S. dollars , and its per capita GDP was 54,000 U.S. dollars. From the economic data, Sweden is a highly developed country.

The most important industries in sweden are agriculture, service industry, and tourism. Among them, the service industry provide 70.7% of the national population's employment rate, but also contribute to 71.3% of GDP. There are many well-known companies in Sweden. Among them, Volvo Group, Ericsson, Scania, IKEA, H&M and other well-known companies are headquartered in Sweden. These companies bring huge income to Sweden every year, and the government invests this money in people’s livelihood.

Swedish benefits:

Child welfare protection: After each Swedish baby is born, both parents have close to one year and four months of vacation to take care of the child who has just arrived in the world. In addition, 390 days of parental leave are paid by the state, accounting for about 80% of the salary of both parents . At the same time, parents can also receive a large amount of childcare allowance, up to 284,200 Swedish krona per month. After a child is born, parents can enjoy a child allowance of 1050 SEK per month. There is no burden to raise a child in Sweden.

Educational benefits:

Sweden implements nine years of free compulsory education. During this time, children can not only enjoy free classes and lunch, but also as long as you reach the age of 16-20, you can receive a student allowance of around SEK 2000 . You can also enjoy low-interest loans after college.

Medical benefits: Not only can people in Sweden enjoy almost free medical benefits when they are sick, they can also enjoy 80% sick leave subsidies on the second day of illness.

In addition, Sweden has an excellent system, which allows every Swedes not to worry about their own lives.