07/11/2025
20 Fascinating Facts About Sweden
1. Sweden is the 5th largest country in Europe by area.
2. It has over 100,000 lakes
3. About 69% of Sweden is covered by forests.
4. Stockholm is built on 14 islands connected by 57 bridges.
5. Sweden has the highest number of islands in the world — over 267,000!
6. The Midnight Sun shines for 24 hours in summer above the Arctic Circle.
7. During winter, the Polar Night brings weeks of darkness in the north.
8. Sweden’s capital, Stockholm, is often called the Venice of the North.
9. Sweden has no nuclear power phase-out — it relies heavily on clean energy.
10. Nearly 99% of all waste in Sweden is recycled or converted into energy.
11. Sweden was once a European superpower in the 1600s.
12. The Vikings originated from Sweden, Norway, and Denmark.
13. Sweden hasn’t been in a war since 1814 — over 200 years of peace.
14. The Swedish monarchy is one of the oldest in the world.
15. The King of Sweden, Carl XVI Gustaf, has reigned since 1973.
16. Sweden was neutral during both World Wars.
17. The Nobel Prize was founded by Swedish inventor Alfred Nobel.
18. The Vasa Ship Museum in Stockholm displays a 17th-century warship that sank on its maiden voyage.
19. Sweden once owned parts of modern-day Finland, Estonia, and Germany.
20. The Swedish flag’s design dates back to the 16th century.