Sweden
Getting Around and Currency
Getting Around
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Personal private cars are a popular option of transportation, although not everyone owns a car
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The public transportation system in well-developed, and many people use it
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Trains, buses, subways, and streetcars are all common to use
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There are three international airports, one in Stockholm, Halmstad, Orebr
Currency
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The Swedish krona is Sweden's currency
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1 Swedish krona is equal to 0.12 USD
Climate and Clothing
Climate
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Winters are long and cold
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Summers are short and pleasant
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Most of the country has a temperate climate
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Temperatures in July for the capital, Stockholm averages 64°F
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Temperatures in January in Stockholm averages 27°F
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Snow stays on the ground about ⅓ of the year
Clothing
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European fashion is common in Sweden
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Due to the cooler climate, Swedes wear warm clothing more often than other Europeans
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They dress generally conservative
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They opt to avoid glamorous clothing, but still wear fashionable clothes
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Swedes are usually pretty reserved
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Swedes value modesty
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Men and women have equal access for personal advancement
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Swedes are proud of their nation, and towns
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Visitors should be careful to not praise another place over the one being visited
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Sweden takes pride in awarding Nobel Prizes
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Swedish is the national language
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Swedish is closely related to Danish and Norwegian
