History of Sweden
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Sweden, a Scandinavian country in Northern Europe with a population of 10.1 million, is the third largest country in European Union. In spite of this, the population density is quite low i.e. 22 inhabitants per square kilometer. Consisting of two major regions dominated by two domains i.e. north by forestry and south by agriculture, the county proves to be highly diverse and rich in flora.
Being military power in the 17th century and world's largest producers of weapons, the country hasn't been involved in any war for two centuries.
Swedes are one of the highly taxed individuals i.e. 51.4% of the GDP and yet they find it appealing to pay taxes.
Contains the highest number of McDonald's per capita with 227 restaurants.
The country has about 20,000 Sami inhabited. Sami was gifted the title of official language in 2000.
The country has 95,700 lakes larger than 100 x 100 meters which accounts for about 9% of the total area.
Ancient Sweden: Prehistory
First human interference was seen in 8,000 B.C. after ice age consummated. First Swedes were fishermen and Stone Age hunters living near the coast for livelihood.
Trade and exploitation of bronze began after 6,000 B.C. Contacts with Romans were followed by the trade of fur, iron and slaves among them. Mediterranean luxuries were given in exchange by Romans. This took place 500 B.C. afterward.
The onset of Viking explorers (800-1100)
Exploring north to south, traveling and invading countries on their way was what Vikings did. Norwegians and Danes invaded where Swedes were confined to trade.
Sweden being an agricultural society, was divided into three groups, thralls or slaves, freemen and jarls.
Swedes often crossed Russian Empire, visiting Byzantine Empire frequently for trade and export.
Being military power in the 17th century and world's largest producers of weapons, the country hasn't been involved in any war for two centuries.
Swedes are one of the highly taxed individuals i.e. 51.4% of the GDP and yet they find it appealing to pay taxes.
Contains the highest number of McDonald's per capita with 227 restaurants.
The country has about 20,000 Sami inhabited. Sami was gifted the title of official language in 2000.
The country has 95,700 lakes larger than 100 x 100 meters which accounts for about 9% of the total area.
Ancient Sweden: Prehistory
First human interference was seen in 8,000 B.C. after ice age consummated. First Swedes were fishermen and Stone Age hunters living near the coast for livelihood.
Trade and exploitation of bronze began after 6,000 B.C. Contacts with Romans were followed by the trade of fur, iron and slaves among them. Mediterranean luxuries were given in exchange by Romans. This took place 500 B.C. afterward.
The onset of Viking explorers (800-1100)
Exploring north to south, traveling and invading countries on their way was what Vikings did. Norwegians and Danes invaded where Swedes were confined to trade.
Sweden being an agricultural society, was divided into three groups, thralls or slaves, freemen and jarls.
Swedes often crossed Russian Empire, visiting Byzantine Empire frequently for trade and export.