Constitutional monarchy, currently headed (ceremonially) by King Carl XVI Gustaf
Democracy, with unicameral legislature (Riksdag)
Head of government is prime minister (current incumbent is Stefan Löfven).
Population of approximately 9.38 million people and total landmass of 173,745 square miles, making Sweden one of the most sparsely populated nations in the world
Member state of the European Union
Last involved in an armed conflict in 1814, and has since maintained an official policy of neutrality in foreign affairs
Official language: Swedish (Svensk); many Swedes speak English as a second language
Capital and largest city: Stockholm
As well as the famous meatballs, Swedish cuisine includes such delicacies as licorice ice cream and pickled herrings.
Currency: Swedish Krona (SEK)
Internal dialing code: +46
Central European Time (UTC+1), switching to Central European Summer Time in summer (UCT+2)
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