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Sweden
Sweden

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Sweden : Travel Information before you go!

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Area

173731  sq.mi
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Flights

2 hrs 30 mins. Stockholm is 892 mi from London. You can get there with the Swedish airline company, SAS.
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Jet Lag

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Population

9,000,000 inhabitants
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Airports

The airport is 28 miles from the centre of Stockholm. Buses leave every 10 minutes until the arrival of the last flight of the day. It is a 45 minute drive to the north of the city by bus(SEK 89, £7.50), 20 minutes by train (Arlanda Express - SEK 190,£16) and 30 minutes by taxi (roughly SEK 400 £34).
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Security

Beware of animals on the road when driving at dawn or at dusk.
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Languages

Swedish is the national language. The majority of the population speaks English fluently and German very well. French is less common.
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Required travel documents for

For European citizens, a valid passport or national identity card are sufficient (for a stay of less than three months).
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Religion

95 % of the population is Lutheran and 1.5 % Catholic.
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Currency

The currency is the Swedish krona (SEK), which consists of 100 öre.
1 pound Sterling = approximately 10.842 SEK.
Most international credit cards are accepted (American Express, Visa, Eurocard, etc.) You will find cash machines located near banks.
Banks are generally open from Monday to Friday, from 9:30am to 3:00pm (until 5:00pm on Thursdays) and closed on Saturdays.

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Local transportation

The railway network covers the entire country and runs day and night. However, to travel to the large cities of the south or the coastal cities of the north from Stockholm, you will need to go by bus to avoid transfers. Wealthy people and those who are pressed for time may travel longer distances by air; Sweden has 21 airports to the north and south. To avoid depending on others, chooose to travel by car: the road network is in excellent condition. A national driving licence is enough, but the vehicle must bear a national registration plate. For car rentals, the minimum age is 25 with at least one year's driving experience. Motorways are free of charge.
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Health

No particular vaccine is required. The reimbursement of medical expenses is possible upon presentation of your European, Health card.
In case of an emergency, dial 112, which is a free number from a phone booth.
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Electricity

220 V, an adapter is unnecessary.
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Tourist numbers

202,000 British business trips to Sweden took place in the year 2003.
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Taxes and tips

In restaurants, as well as in hotels, service is included in the bill. Only taxis expect a 10% tip and people working in cloakrooms expect about SEK 10 (80p) per coat.
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Telephone

To call Sweden from the UK: 00 (international) + 46 (country code of Sweden) + number of person you are calling without the initial 0. To call the UK from Sweden: 00 (international) + 44 (France country code) + telephone number without the 0.
You can call Sweden using a credit card. Mobile phones are widely used.