Sweden

Sweden is the 3rd largest country in the EU, with a terrestrial area of close to 450,000km² and a marine area over 155,000km². Occupying the eastern part of the Scandinavian peninsula, it has a long coastline, the border with Norway is mountainous, and has a number of large lakes. It is bordered by 2 other countries. The highest point is Kebnekaise at 2,104m. Sweden has a population of 10.4 million people and a population density of 25 people per km².

 

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habitats protected

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