Coloring pages Sweden

Sweden is a country located in northern Europe, known for its rich history, beautiful landscapes and advanced society

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1. Capital: The capital of Sweden is Stockholm, which lies on the country's east coast. Stockholm is one of the most beautiful cities in Europe, with numerous monuments, museums and islands.
2. Language: Swedish is the official language in Sweden. It is a Germanic language that has many dialects and is used as everyday communication and in official documents.
3. Constitutional monarchy: Sweden is a constitutional monarchy, with King Carl XVI Gustav currently on the throne. The king's power is limited by the constitution, and is ruled by parliament and government.
4. Landscape and nature: Sweden is famous for its picturesque landscapes, which include forests, lakes, mountains and coastlines. Countries such as Sweden, Norway and Finland are regions of what is known as Scandinavia. Sweden is home to many protected areas, national parks and nature reserves.
5. Social models: Sweden is known for its advanced social systems, including health care, education, social welfare and gender equality. High levels of social welfare and social policies are deeply rooted in Swedish society.
6. Technological innovations: Sweden is known as one of the leaders in technological innovation. It has contributed to the development of companies such as Ericsson and Spotify. The country is also known for its advanced scientific research.
7. Culture and art: Sweden has a rich culture and artistic heritage. Famous Swedish artists include director Ingmar Bergman, writer Astrid Lindgren (creator of Pippi Langstrump) and the musical group ABBA.
8. Glacier and aurora borealis: In the north of Sweden, the aurora borealis phenomenon can be observed during the winter. The area of Sweden also includes part of the Main Glacier.
9. Education system: Sweden's education system is highly developed and accessible to every resident. Elementary school and secondary school and university education are free.
10. Sports: Sweden is an active sports country, with soccer, ice hockey and athletics being particularly popular. Many famous athletes came from the country.

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1. Allemansrätten principle: In Sweden, there is a principle called "Allemansrätten," which literally means "everyone's right." It gives the right to access most areas of nature, such as forests, lakes or fields, without having to ask permission from the owner. Of course, this comes with certain restrictions to protect the environment.
2. A long summer day: During the summer months in the north of Sweden, such as Lapland, there is a so-called "Midnight Sun," meaning that for several weeks the sun does not set, creating long days.
3. Höga Kusten Bridge: The Höga Kusten Bridge in Sweden is one of the tallest bridges in the world, as well as the highest bridge in Europe.
4. Coffee shops and coffee culture: Swedes love coffee, and Sweden is one of the countries where per capita coffee consumption is one of the highest in the world. Cafes with traditional cinnamon buns, called "kanelbullar," are also popular in Sweden.
5. Nobel laureate from serving death sentence: In 1966, the Nobel Prize in Medicine was awarded to two scientists: André Lwoff, Jacques Monod and François Jacob. However, it turned out that Jacques Monod, who received the Nobel, was a staunch opponent of the death penalty. In response to this event, in which the Nobel was awarded to an opponent of the death penalty, U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson, who supported the death penalty, did not allow Jacques Monod to enter the US to receive the award.
6. Number of lakes: Sweden is known as the "Land of Lakes" because it has more than 95,000 lakes, which make up about 9% of the country's area.
7. Gingerbread house: The Swedish version of the famous "Gingerbread House" (Gingerbread House) from the fairy tale comes in the form of a special pastry figurine entitled "Pepparkaksgubbe" (gingerbread man). It is a traditional baked good during the Christmas season.
8. Tjörn - the island of the dwarfs: The island of Tjörn on Sweden's west coast is known for the many dwarf houses that residents put in front of their homes. It's charming and characteristic of the region.
9. Aurora borealis: In northern areas of Sweden, such as Kiruna, you can observe the aurora borealis, which creates a spectacular light show in the sky.
10. The bishop will eat on the cake: A traditional Swedish dish called "Torta" is a layer cake with cream and fruit. In Skara, Sweden, an annual event is celebrated in which the bishop "eats" the first piece of torta, symbolizing the fall of the city walls in the past.