SwedenPatrick Levalds 5th class

History of Sweden 1/2covered by thick ice- 14000 years ago humans came to Sweden –ice was retreatedThe first known dwelling place -in southern

Sweden(around 12,000 BC)

History of Sweden 2/2joined the EU on January 1, 1995. In a

national referendum in 2003, a majority of the country’s voters voted not to join the euro.

Location of Swedennorthern Europeeastern part of the

Scandinavian peninsula

Border (Norway, Finland)

Border (Baltic sea,north sea)

Population in SwedenEvery hour 11 persons are born.9,8 million 5,8 female 4 million male

Swedish culture

Fun traditions:Eat everyday togetherHave party's at homeDance around fires(midsummer)Read a lot(child 150)-(adult 300)surf the internet

Interesting facts about Sweden100.000 Swedish moose are haunted every

day.95.000 lakes are in Sweden1 million peoples lives are saved by

seatbelts every month

Life in SwedenGreat and beautiful sights; At winter the snow falls ;Moutains witch you can ski on.

The most popular occupationFarmerOffice(paperwork)Driving instructorShop keeper

Swedish wintersSki on one of 200 ski resortsSee the northern lightsDrive your own dog sledCatch fish from frozen lakes and riversGo snowmobilingShop at traditional markets

Swedish cars-Volvo 1/3• Volvo means-’I

roll’ in Latin.• Volvo is still king

of Swedish roads

• New car -13.400

• Used -3.600• Availible on diesl

and petrol,availible to convert to autogas

1927

2013

Swedish cars-saab 2/3• A Popular car• Used as a family car• New around 12.400• Used around 5.000• Availible on petrol,diesl and convert to autogas

Swedish cars-scania 3/3• Used as a truck• Popular in ireland• Scania’s have 750 hp• New 34.000• Used around 13.500

Swedish food• Sweden has very

different food and it is all made in local area's. Very nice food too

• You cant get the food anywhere else then Sweden

• Cheese is special in Sweden

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