Sweden Country Quickfacts
Area: | 450,295 km2 |
Capital: | Stockholm |
Country Code: | 46 |
Country Population: | 9,775,572 |
Credit Cards: | All major credit cards accepted: American Express, Visa, Master Card and Diners Club |
Currency: | Sweden krona |
Departure Tax: | Approximately €42 depending on the destination |
Drives on the: | Right |
Electricity: | 220 V |
Ethnic Groups: | No formal census on ethnicity but according to Statistics Sweden 20% are of "foreign background" |
Flag: | ![]() |
Location: | Northern Europe, between Finland and Norway |
Official Language(s): | Swedish |
Religion: | Church of Sweden (Lutheran derivative) Christian, Roman Catholic |
Time Zone: | CET (UTC +1) |
Tipping: | Tipping is not mandatory but is welcome at approx. 10% depending on the service. |
Sweden Travel Information
At Goway we believe that a well-informed traveller is a safer traveller. With this in mind, we have compiled an easy-to-navigate travel information section dedicated to Sweden.
Learn about the history and culture of Sweden, the must-try food and drink, and the best time to visit. Read about Sweden's nature and wildlife, weather and geography, along with 'Country Quickfacts' compiled by our travel experts. Our globetrotting tips will help ensure you're properly prepared for a safe and enjoyable trip. The only way you could possibly learn more is by embarking on your journey and discovering Sweden for yourself. Start exploring… book one of our Sweden tours today!
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