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| What is the name of the gulf that separates a great part of Sweden from Finland? | Super Sweden
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Gulf of Bothnia. The Gulf of Bothnia is a body of water that leads off of the Baltic Sea. This body of water also makes it easier for shipping traveling between Sweden to Finland.
| How many countries share land borders with Sweden? | Super Sweden
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2. The two countries that border Sweden are Finland and Norway. The Scandinavian countries have been under each other's rule (for example: Finland was in possession of Sweden for many years before it came into the possession of Russia) so there are large populations of Finnish, Danish, and Norwegian people in Sweden.
3, 218 km. Sweden borders not only the Gulf of Bothnia, but also the Baltic Sea, Kattegat, and Skageratt.
Kebnekaise. Kebnekaise reaches a point of 2,111 m. Halti is found in Finland, Galdhopiggen is found in Norway, and Yding Skovhoej is found in Denmark.
| What is the most practised Christian religion in Sweden? | Super Sweden
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Lutheran. About 87% of the population of Sweden practises the Lutheran religion.
| What is the colour of the cross on the Swedish flag? | Super Sweden
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yellow. The Swedish flag is the same in the pattern as other Scandinavian countries such as Finland and Denmark, and Sweden's colours is a dark blue background with a yellow cross with the meeting place of the two lines more to the left of the flag.
| What was the approximate population of Sweden, rounded up to the millions, at the beginning of the 21st century? | Super Sweden
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9. This is made up of most Swedish people (makes sense) as well as immigrants from other countries. A large minority group would be people of Finnish descent, as Finland was the property of Sweden for a period of time.
Krona. Even though the euro was introduced to Europe in 1999, Sweden decided to stay with the krona.
Stockholm. Stockholm is also the capital, and it has a population of about 1,195,000 in 2003. I hope you enjoyed this quiz!
Strindberg. Johan August Strindberg was born in Stockholm in 1849 and died in 1912. Strindberg wrote in many forms, but perhaps he is best known for his plays and novels.
Olof Palme. Olaf Palme was shot and killed when walking home after viewing a movie. His killer was never found.
Carl XVI Gustaf. King Carl XV1 was born in 1946. He became king on the death of his grandfather. He is the constitutional head of state, but has no formal powers.
| Which Swedish city is is situated on the world's largest known iron ore area? | 9 for 10 - Sweden
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Kiruna. Kiruna is Sweden's largest city in area. (7,500 sq.mi.) The city was founded when mining for iron ore began in the late nineteenth century.
| Who was the Swede who was the Secretary General of the United Nations from 1953 to 1961? | 9 for 10 - Sweden
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Hammarskjold . Dag Hammarskjold was in the Swedish government prior to being a delegate to the United Nations in 1952. He was killed in a plane crash when on a mission to the area which is now the Democratic Republic of the Congo. He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize posthumously.
| What is the name of the bridge system that joins Denmark and Sweden? | 9 for 10 - Sweden
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Oresund Link. The Oresund link that crosses the Oresund Strait was completed in 1999. It consists of a tunnel and an artificial island. The link is just over sixteen kilometers in length.
Lutheran . In 2003 87% of Sweden's population was, at least nominally, Lutheran.
Malmo . Malmo is an important port and industrial center, which at one time belonged to Denmark. It lies on the Oresbond Strait just across from Copenhagen.
| What is the largest city in Sweden and its chief port? The initial letters of the answers to the first nine questions spell the name of the city. | 9 for 10 - Sweden
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Stockholm. Stockholm is also Sweden's capital city. It lies on the Baltic sea at the point where Lake Malaren enters the Baltic. Much of the city is built on islands, and this gives it nickname "Venice of the North". However, it is not the only city that claims that title.
Stockholm. The capital of Sweden Stockholm is where the royal family have their residence and also where the Swedish parliament is based. It is a beautiful town built on islands on the Mälaren.
| Who of King Carl XIV Gustaf and Queen Silvias' children was born first? | About Sweden
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Viktoria. Viktoria is the eldest, she was born in 1977. She is the one that most likely will become Queen of Sweden someday.
| What is the Swedish world-famous furniture making company called? | About Sweden
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Ikea. IKEA was founded by a man called Ingvar Kamprad.
| What is the name of the Swedish pop-group whose lead singer is Nina Persson? | About Sweden
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The Cardigans. Nina Persson was also in a band called "A Camp".
| With which song did Abba win the 1974 European Song Contest? | About Sweden
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Waterloo. Winning the contest in 1974 marked the beginning of Abba's great success.
| Which Nordic countries have land borders with Sweden? | About Sweden
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Norway and Finland. Norway used to be in a union with Sweden and has for many years considered Sweden as a big-brother. Denmark also shares a border with Sweden but the two are separated by water.
| What Swedish actor starred in the movie "Good Will Hunting"? | About Sweden
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Stellan Skarsgård. Stellan Skarsgård is a very famous actor in Sweden, and the father of six children.
| What is the name of the Swedish actress who has been starring in TV-series "Alias" and is married to Lasse Hallstrom? | About Sweden
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Lena Olin. Lena Ohlin is married to famous director Lasse Hallström. The couple worked together in the movie "Chocolat"
Öresundsbron. The bridge, built in 2000, goes between Copenhagen in Denmark and Malmö in Sweden and is over 10km long!
Vänern. Vänern is actually the third biggest lake in Europe. It is 5650 square kilometers. In Europe only Ladoga and Onega in Russia are bigger.
Göran Persson. Göran Persson, leader of the social democrats, is often made fun of because of his weight. He has been prime minister for a long time. At today's date, August 2005, he is still prime minister.
Stockholm, Gothenburg, Malmö. Stockholm, the capital of Sweden, is the biggest city with about 1.000.000 people. Gothenburg is second with about 500.000 and Malmö is third with 250.000.
Alfred. Alfred Nobel is not only known for the Nobel Prize, but also for inventing several things, including dynamite.
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