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The GDP (gross domestic product) of Sweden is over 352 billion USD. The annual growth rate of the economy is over 3.0% per year. Annual Inflation is around 1% with unemployment between 5-6%. Youth unemployment is the second only to Italy in the European Union. The Swedish Central Bank is Independent of government.
Sweden's main industries are Forestry mining and agriculture. The manufacture of high tech engineering telecommunication products are engineering tools, and automobiles are also very prominent industries. Sweden's main trading partners are Germany, UK & US. Sweden is regarded by many as being one of the most IT literate countries in the EU
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Emergency Medical Treatment In Sweden
Sweden has a very high standard of healthcare and arrangements with several countries including the UK nationals for the provision of emergency medical treatment. If you are travelling from the EU you will need a European Health Card More. Chemist / pharmacies are open normal working hours and Saturdays for a short while. They do not open sundays
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The Northern Lights (aurora borealis )
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Road Travel In Sweden
Children under 7 are only permitted to be carried in a car if they are wearing a seatbelt adapted for young children. Seatbelts must be worn at all times.
Dipped headlights must be used at all times and drivers must be equipped with a warning triangle for use In the event of a an accident or breakdown placed a minimum of 50metres behind the vehicle. Visiting drivers who are not Swedish are expected to use winter tyres from 1st December to 31st March but should note that snow in November is highly likely. Swedish residents have to adhere a rigid winter tyre criteria .
In Sweden drinking and driving is not tolerated and the limit of alcohol in the blood is .02 per cent is less than half a pint of weak beer or less than half a small of wine. Anyone found breaking this law risk imprisonment. Heavy on the spot fines are payable for breaking traffic regulations. In Sweden speed limits are generally 50KPH in built up areas, 90KPH in rural areas and 110 KPH on motorways.
In Sweden payment for petrol cannot always be made using credit cards and debit cards. Many stations operate on an automatic pre-payment basis using 20KR & 100KR notes.
Driving In Winter In Sweden
At times the weather in Sweden can be very severe with heavy snow and very low temperatures - see the euromost city guide for Stockholm. Motorists travelling in Sweden during the winter are advised to check the weather forecast and road conditions before setting out. They are also advised to carry mobile phones for use in an emergency along with emergency supplies of food and warm drinks especially when going on a long journey.
Useful Words For Drivers In Sweden
Parking - parkering / Exit - aufart / Entrance - entre / Detour - omvag
Hospital - lasarett / Police - polis Police station - polis station
Emergency Help 112 / (Fire Police Ambulance)
The Ice Hotel
Since 1990 the Village of Jukkasjarvi Kiruna has every December to April offered visitors accommodation in its Ice Hotel (left) which is made entirely of ice. The hotel is rebuilt yearly from ice is sourced from Tome River. Accommodation is available on a room or suite basis. The hotel also has a bar church and reception area - all offering visitors a warm welcome.Rail Travel In Sweden
Rail travel in Sweden is dependable and comfortable at any time of the year. Inter city services as a rule of thumb run hourly. For more information on Swedish rail services see the links on the euromost european rail page.For information on coach travel in Sweden see the euromost european coach page.
Travelling With Children In Sweden
If you are travelling with children who are not yours you must carry a letter from the child's parent or guardian giving you consent to have them accompany you. The letter should also have contact telephone for the person giving the consent.
Crime In Sweden
Sweden is one of Europe's safest countries to live with the crime rate much lower than in other European countries. Petty crime in the main cities increase during the summer when pick-pockets target tourists for cash and passports.
