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 * Sweden **
 * Capital - Stockholm **
 * Population ** ** - 9,354,462**
 * King -King Carl XVI Gustaf **
 * Prime Minister - Fredrik Reinfeldt **
 * Size - 449,964 km2 **
 * Language - Swedish **
 * Currency - Krona (Subdivided into 100 //öre).//** 1 Swedish krona = 0.147725661 Canadian dollars



__ Traditional musical instruments __

The fiddle is a very popular instrument that one may find in Sweden. It is used often in Swedish folk music. Some instruments unique to the region include the [|Låtfiol], a variation of the fiddle and the [|Nyckelharpa], similar to a hurdy-gurdy.

__Swedish national anthem__ Although Sweden does not have an official national anthem, a song called "Du gamla, Du fria" is used when needed at, for example, a sporting event.

Du tysta, Du glädjerika sköna! Jag hälsar Dig, vänaste land uppå jord, Din sol, Din himmel, Dina ängder gröna. Du tronar på minnen från fornstora dar, då ärat Ditt namn flög över jorden. Jag vet att Du är och Du blir vad Du var. Ja, jag vill leva jag vill dö i Norden. || Thou ancient, thou free and mountainous NorthThou quiet, thou joyful beauty!I greet thee, most beautiful land upon earth,Thy sun, Thy sky and meadows green. Thou rest upon memories of great olden days,When honored thy name flew across the world,I know that thou art and will be as thou were, Yes, I want to live I want to die in the north || //*Please Ignore the jumble of lyrics, Wikispaces does not seem to want to make the table right. Click [|here] to see different version.//
 * **Swedish** || **English (literal translation)** ||
 * Du gamla, Du fria, Du fjällhöga nord

__Common genres of music and popular artists__

Pop- Some successful pop artists from Sweden include: ABBA, The Hives and Robyn.

Punk- One of the most popular genres. Some artists include: Fireside, Last days of April and Kelly 8

Death metal- Another big genre, I can't figure out why. Artists include: Shining, Heavy load and Dream evil.





__** Useful words/phrases in swedish **-__
 * Hello:** Hej.


 * Goodbye:** Adjö/Hej då.


 * Yes:** Ja.


 * No:** Nej.


 * Please:** Snälla/Vänligen.


 * Thank you:** Tack.


 * Do you speak English?:** Talar du engelska?


 * I don't understand:** Jog förstår inte.


 * How much is it?:** Hur mycket kostar den?


 * What's your name?:** Vad heter du?


 * My name is …:** Jag heter …


 * Help! A moose bit by sister:** Hjälp ! En älg bit av syster.

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