Sweden at a Glance

Country: Kingdom of Sweden
Government: Constitutional monarchy
Population: 9,059,651
Area: 450,295 km²; slightly larger than California
Terrain: mostly flat or gently rolling lowlands; mountains in west
Major language(s): Swedish, small Sami- and Finnish- speaking minorities
Major religion(s): Lutheran (87%), Roman Catholic, Orthodox, Baptist, Muslim, Jewish, and Buddhist
Capital & population: Stockholm; 1.9 million (metro area)
Monetary unit: US $1= 7.18 SEK (Swedish Kronas)