The construction of the first power plants and the opening of the railways allowed the use of local resources, first wood, of iron then, the latter sector in which the mining activity already practiced in the Middle Ages was resumed and strengthened; in the steel industry, however, the introduction of very advanced technologies played a decisive role in the sign of what was then – and still remains – one…
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History of Sweden from 1523 to the 18th century The Wasa Period (1523-1611) A man named Gustav Wasa fought against the Stockholm bloodbath that Christian II had initiated. In 1523 he forced Christian II to flee and took Stockholm on June 6th. Sweden was independent again and this day is still celebrated as a national holiday. Wasa was elected king. The Reformation took hold and in 1544 Sweden was declared…
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Stockholm is located on 14 islands, connected by about fifty bridges. The immediate proximity to the sea and marine life, makes its mark on both the buildings and the pulse of Sweden’s capital. A city break to Stockholm can seem like an easy solution, as the trip is the shortest we can make, if we want to go abroad. Nevertheless, the city receives our strongest recommendations. The brother people have…
Read MoreSweden Overview
Sweden is Europe’s fourth largest country, and was named in 2014 by Lonely Planet as one of the world’s most interesting travel destinations. Sweden is located on the Scandinavian peninsula, and is also part of the geographical area of the Nordic region. Capital: Stockholm Biggest city: Stockholm State: monarchy within the EU Language: Swedish Religion: Protestantism Surface: 449 964 km² Population: 9.5 million (2013) Population density: 21 residents per km²…
Read MoreSweden Population and Language
Sweden is sparsely populated. This is especially true in the north, about 85 percent of the population lives in the southern third. Almost a quarter of the residents are born abroad or have parents who both come from another country. The proportion of elderly people in the population is high. This is due to long life expectancy and many years of slow population growth. However, birth rates are above the…
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