Population: 9,4 million (2011 census)
Language: Swedish (virtually all Swedes also speak English)
Government: Parliamentary democracy, Constitutional monarchy
Capital: Stockholm
Currency: SEK (Swedish Krona)
EU: Sweden is a member since 1995
Bearing in mind its northern location, it would be easy to think of Sweden as a country with a harsh climate. However, the heat from the Gulf Stream makes the average temperature in southern Sweden no lower than -2°C in February, rising to +21.1°C in July. On sunny days between May and August temperatures can rise to +30°C in the air and +24°C in the sea and lakes.
Sweden’s changing seasons affect nature, daylight, temperature and even to some extent the Swedes themselves. Every season has its perks, but spring and summer in Sweden are a must! From late February/early March the days become longer and brighter.