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Sweden. By Olivia and Isis. Economy. The major exports are machinery and motor vehicles The major imports are machinery. Location. Sweden is found in Northern Europe The capital city of Sweden is Stockholm Norway and Finland share a border with Sweden
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Sweden By Olivia and Isis
Economy • The major exports are machinery and motor vehicles • The major imports are machinery
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 • The main mountain is Kjolen,it has the highest point 6,929 ft.[2111m.] • The major rivers are Dal,Indal,Klor,Lule and Ulme • The two major lakes are lake Vanern and Vattern • The coastline is 3,218 km from Stockholm • We think that the best thing about the Topography is the peaceful mountains and rivers
Government • There is a king named Carl Gustaf XVI and prime minister Fredrik Reinfeldt • The people vote to elect the government officials to the office • The parliament makes the laws • The different political parties are Center party, Christian democratic party,Environment party the greens • Sweden is divided into 21 counties
Economy • The major exports are machinery and motor vehicles • The major imports are machinery,petroleum,petroleum products,chemicals,motor vehicles,iron,steel,foods and clothing • To make money people work at jobs • They can work at electric companies or industries • One natural resource is natural gas • The money they use is called Krona
People and culture • The different religions are Lutheran,Muslim,Jewish,Buddhist,Orthodox,Christian,Roman Catholic • The main language is Swedish • Some of the foods they eat are Kanelbullar=cinnamon buns,Kottbullar=meatballs and Glogg=mulled wine • Some of the national holidays are Advent,Midsummer,Sainte Lucia day,Martin day,Waffle day,Valentines day and Christmas • There are different ethnic groups.They are Swedes with Finnish and Sami minorities.They get along fine • People in Sweden love to swim