By: ava

ava — Fri, 04 May 2012 14:59:10 +0000

Sorry mistake corrected:
“Many people from poor underdeveloped countries….. “

By: ava

ava — Fri, 04 May 2012 14:45:14 +0000

Sweden is a constitutional monarchy with a parliamentary democracy of government and a highly developed economy. Sweden emerged as an independent and unified country during the early Middle Ages. In the early 17th century, the country expanded its territories to form the Swedish Empire. Sweden is one of the most educated; healthy infra structurally developed countries in the world. From south to the northern parts, beautiful landscapes, fertile farming – lands from the south towards the northern parts, meadows, pastures to high mountains and wild forests beautify the Swedish landscape. The Swedish fauna is rich with a variety of orchids and different kind of flowers and plants. Oak trees in the south, birch and pine trees in the north. Elk, black-bear, wolfs and deer can be found in the middle and northern parts of Sweden. A variety of seasonal migrating birds, including hawks and eagles. Archipelagos with beaches and a great nature environment for sailing, hiking and skiing. Swedish citizens have almost free health care, 2 years paid home-leave for parents with new born children, 5 weeks guarantied vacation, is the law, and active unions. Sweden has long been involved in humanitarian efforts. Many people from poor unemployed countries, primarily from the Baltic area including Finland, were given jobs, education and housing in Sweden. Because of immigration Sweden has a significant Muslim population, the number of Muslim immigrants are about 500,000, today the Muslim immigrants are well adopted into the Swedish society. However the generous immigration policy of Sweden is a memory of the past. At the end of 2009,71.3% of Swedes belonged to the Church of Sweden (Lutheran).The 20 largest (by turnover in 2007) companies registered in Sweden are Volvo, Ericsson, Vattenfall, Skanska, Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB, Svenska Cellulosa Aktiebolaget, Electrolux, Volvo Personvagnar, TeliaSonera, Sandvik, Scania,ICA, Hennes & Mauritz, IKEA, Nordea, Preem, Atlas Copco, Securitas, Nordstjernan, and SKF. Sweden is maintaining its own currency, the Swedish krona, (SEK).

By: ugochukwu ogbuaku

ugochukwu ogbuaku — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 07:56:58 +0000

Aaaah Sweden. It is one country that I have always loved. I look forward to visiting that country and see its beautiful scenery and people. Love u sweden.

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