climate map of sweden:
For Sweden being a “Nordic” country the weather is fairly mild, when compared to nearby countries as you can see in the map above. According to http://www.weatheronline.co.uk/reports/climate/Sweden.htm , “Sweden has a much milder climate than most other regions of the world that lie as far north. Sweden's climate is influenced by the Gulf Stream, a warm ocean stream that flows off Norway's west coast. Sweden's many lakes and the gulfs of Bothnia give Sweden generally a relatively mild climate.
July temperatures in Sweden average 13 to 17°C (55 to 66 degrees fahrenheit) . February is usually Sweden's coldest month, with temperatures from - 22 to -3°C(-7 to 26 degrees fahrenheit) . In northern Sweden, winter temperatures often drop to -30°C, sometimes even lower. Snow covers the ground in southern Sweden from December to April, and in northern Sweden the first snowfall is often already in October."
July temperatures in Sweden average 13 to 17°C (55 to 66 degrees fahrenheit) . February is usually Sweden's coldest month, with temperatures from - 22 to -3°C(-7 to 26 degrees fahrenheit) . In northern Sweden, winter temperatures often drop to -30°C, sometimes even lower. Snow covers the ground in southern Sweden from December to April, and in northern Sweden the first snowfall is often already in October."
topographical map of Sweden:
As you can see from the map above, Sweden has bountiful mountain ranges, lakes, rivers, and access to the ocean. According to http://www.worldatlas.com/webimage/countrys/europe/sweden/seland.htm , “In the north (above the Arctic Circle) Sweden is rugged with snow-covered mountains and thick forests, while central Sweden is dominated by lower mountains in the west that give way to heavily forested hills and ridges, dozens and dozens of rivers and an estimated 101,000 lakes. In the south, large lakes (some linked by canals) and widely cultivated plains stretch across the land.
Sweden's border with Norway is covered by the Scandinavian Mountains, or in Swedish, the Kolen (or Kjolen) Mountains. These are relatively low-level mountains, as Sweden's highest point, Kebnekaise, stands at just 2,111 meters (about 7,000 ft.)
Sweden's coastal areas include several small islands and reefs, especially in the east and southwest. Directly south of Stockholm (a city of islands) are Gotland and Oland, Sweden's largest islands. White sandy beaches are common along the southern coastline.
Significant lakes include Siljan, Storsjom, Varern and Vattern, and with few exceptions, the balances of Sweden’s lakes are on the small side. Sweden's largest rivers include the Angerman, Eman, Indal, Lagan, Ljusnan, Lule, Osterdal, Skellefte, Storuman, Torne and Ume.”
Sweden's border with Norway is covered by the Scandinavian Mountains, or in Swedish, the Kolen (or Kjolen) Mountains. These are relatively low-level mountains, as Sweden's highest point, Kebnekaise, stands at just 2,111 meters (about 7,000 ft.)
Sweden's coastal areas include several small islands and reefs, especially in the east and southwest. Directly south of Stockholm (a city of islands) are Gotland and Oland, Sweden's largest islands. White sandy beaches are common along the southern coastline.
Significant lakes include Siljan, Storsjom, Varern and Vattern, and with few exceptions, the balances of Sweden’s lakes are on the small side. Sweden's largest rivers include the Angerman, Eman, Indal, Lagan, Ljusnan, Lule, Osterdal, Skellefte, Storuman, Torne and Ume.”
RELIGION map of sweden:
As you can see from the map above, Sweden is predominantly made up of the Lutheran religion. According to http://people.opposingviews.com/swedish-lutheran-religion-4030.html , “The Swedish Lutheran religion, known as the Church of Sweden, has been the official religious denomination in Sweden since the 1590s. It is one of the Lutheran movements that originated during the Reformation and part of the Evangelical Lutheran denomination. In 2000, the church became autonomous and separated from state control. According to the World Council of Churches, the Church of Sweden has more than 7 million members.
Until the 19th Century, all Swedish citizens were members of the Swedish Lutheran Church, and the church leadership also led the state politically. The national parliament oversaw church affairs, but by the mid-19th Century, it turned operations over to the Church Assembly. In 1951, the state guaranteed religious freedom, and citizens could choose whether to join any religion. However, members of the church still pay their dues as state taxes, which the state then turns over the Church Assembly."
Until the 19th Century, all Swedish citizens were members of the Swedish Lutheran Church, and the church leadership also led the state politically. The national parliament oversaw church affairs, but by the mid-19th Century, it turned operations over to the Church Assembly. In 1951, the state guaranteed religious freedom, and citizens could choose whether to join any religion. However, members of the church still pay their dues as state taxes, which the state then turns over the Church Assembly."
HUMAN features of sweden:
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timeline and history of sweden:
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