In the centre of the country, including the areas surrounding Stockholm and Dalecarlie, there are many lakes, waterfalls and rapids, which will delight the most dedicated fishing and canoeing enthusiasts. Dalecarlie is the where the Fjälls begin, in a range of wild mountains. In this part of the country, only two cities have more than 100,000 inhabitants, the other areas are mostly villages consisting of chalets, where tradition and folklore remain deeply entrenched.
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Sweden's lakes In the areas surrounding Stockholm and in Dalarna, the landscape is made up of lakes and waterfalls.
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Waterfalls, Sweden The region of Dalarna, close to Sweden's border with Norway, is one of the country's regions most rich with waterfalls
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Sweden's waterways The waterways that criss-cross the country make the landscape perfect for the rich vegetation that characterises it.
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Njupeskar Waterfall, Sweden Njupeskar Waterfall, located in Fulufjället National park, is the highest in Sweden
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The lakes in northern Sweden Sweden isn't called the "lake country" for nothing: in total, they occupy an area of approximately 38,500 m²
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Alpine lakes, Sweden There are many alpine lakes in Sweden: they usually have a rather elongated shape and are located in the vast valleys of the Scandinavian Alps.
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