1. SwedenSweden
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Aurora CaballeroAurora Caballero
Ana CalvoAna Calvo
Marisa PriegoMarisa Priego
2. IntroductionIntroduction
The country visit is Sweden, is a ScandinavianThe country visit is Sweden, is a Scandinavian
country in Northern Europe which is part of thecountry in Northern Europe which is part of the
(EU). It limits the north with Norway and Finland,(EU). It limits the north with Norway and Finland,
east to Finland and Gulf of Bothnia, south to theeast to Finland and Gulf of Bothnia, south to the
Baltic Sea and the west by the North Sea andBaltic Sea and the west by the North Sea and
Norway. It has land borders with Norway andNorway. It has land borders with Norway and
Finland and is connected to Denmark by theFinland and is connected to Denmark by the
Oresund Bridge.Its most populous city isOresund Bridge.Its most populous city is
Stockholm, which is also its capital.Stockholm, which is also its capital.
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5. Information of the country.Information of the country.
Sweden's cuisine is focused on naturalSweden's cuisine is focused on natural
ingredients. Seafood and fish such as herring, salmon,ingredients. Seafood and fish such as herring, salmon,
eel and crabs are present in their dishes. As for redeel and crabs are present in their dishes. As for red
meat, reindeer and moose are most valued. meat, reindeer and moose are most valued.
Most common in Sweden is the "smorgasbord", a buffetMost common in Sweden is the "smorgasbord", a buffet
with cold meats, eggs, vegetables, cereals, spreads,with cold meats, eggs, vegetables, cereals, spreads,
cheeses and more. During the Christmas season alsocheeses and more. During the Christmas season also
served a "smorgasbord" called "julbord" (literallyserved a "smorgasbord" called "julbord" (literally
"Christmas table"). This consists of ham, fish (herring,"Christmas table"). This consists of ham, fish (herring,
salmon, eel), meatballs, sausage, potatoes, beets andsalmon, eel), meatballs, sausage, potatoes, beets and
cheese. cheese.
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7. Places to visit: Places to visit:
-Malmo:-Malmo:
• Stortorget: Stortorget is the name given to the main square of Malmö. • Stortorget: Stortorget is the name given to the main square of Malmö.
It is located in the city center, near the train station. It is located in the city center, near the train station.
In the center of the square striking equestrian statue of Karl X Gustax, known by theIn the center of the square striking equestrian statue of Karl X Gustax, known by the
Danes conquered Skåne. Danes conquered Skåne.
This place has a great history as it dates from 1536 and was built by the then mayorThis place has a great history as it dates from 1536 and was built by the then mayor
Jörgen Kock. Jörgen Kock.
It is an ideal base for exploring the city of Malmö It is an ideal base for exploring the city of Malmö
• Rådhus Malmö: Malmö Rådhus The imposing building on sight by Stortorget• Rådhus Malmö: Malmö Rådhus The imposing building on sight by Stortorget
Square, this building was constructed in 1546 in Dutch Renaissance style, theSquare, this building was constructed in 1546 in Dutch Renaissance style, the
building currently houses the city council or the Radhuset in Swedish. building currently houses the city council or the Radhuset in Swedish.
Personally and Spanish municipalities used to this I found impressive, especially forPersonally and Spanish municipalities used to this I found impressive, especially for
its marble facade in various colors, it is also striking that there is activity around it, it isits marble facade in various colors, it is also striking that there is activity around it, it is
also true that it is next to the main shopping street of the city and which is surroundedalso true that it is next to the main shopping street of the city and which is surrounded
by hotels and restaurants. by hotels and restaurants.
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9. -Stockholm:-Stockholm:
•• The Old Town or Gamla Stan: The Old Town is the historic centerThe Old Town or Gamla Stan: The Old Town is the historic center
of Stockholm with very narrow streets. The most famous alley,of Stockholm with very narrow streets. The most famous alley,
Mårten Trotzigs Gränd, measures only 90 inches wide. Small shopsMårten Trotzigs Gränd, measures only 90 inches wide. Small shops
and unique restaurants, some located in former prisons, are veryand unique restaurants, some located in former prisons, are very
popular. popular.
• The Royal Palace - Kungliga Slottet: The Stockholm Royal Palace• The Royal Palace - Kungliga Slottet: The Stockholm Royal Palace
is the official residence of His Majesty the King of Sweden is one ofis the official residence of His Majesty the King of Sweden is one of
the largest palaces in Europe.Certain parts of the palace arethe largest palaces in Europe.Certain parts of the palace are
accessible to tourists. accessible to tourists.
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11. Jönköping: Jönköping:
There are many churches. The largest churchesThere are many churches. The largest churches
are the church Sofia in the west, and Kristinaare the church Sofia in the west, and Kristina
church east of downtown. There is a school, achurch east of downtown. There is a school, a
hospital and a few museums.There are twohospital and a few museums.There are two
smaller lakes, and Rocksjön Munksjön. In thissmaller lakes, and Rocksjön Munksjön. In this
city there is an indoor stadium, owned icecity there is an indoor stadium, owned ice
hockey team. hockey team. The stadium is called KinnarpsThe stadium is called Kinnarps
Arena. Arena.
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13. The currency of Sweden is the Crown. ItsThe currency of Sweden is the Crown. Its
capital is Stockholm, which will becapital is Stockholm, which will be
accessed.Their language is Swedish. Theaccessed.Their language is Swedish. The
predominant religion in Sweden ispredominant religion in Sweden is
Lutheran. Yet most of the world's religionsLutheran. Yet most of the world's religions
have their representation across thehave their representation across the
country. The churches in big cities tend tocountry. The churches in big cities tend to
have masses in English once a week. have masses in English once a week. InIn
Stockholm also held some in Spanish. Stockholm also held some in Spanish.