Sweden is often viewed as a a liberal utopia in Europe and beyond, with the country of 10.5 million people known for its stable economy, high quality of life, and open and progressive society. That ...

Swedish is a vibrant language spoken by about 10 million people, mostly in Sweden and Finland. But Swedish young people are often proficient in English, too. Sweden consistently ranks very high in ...

Sweden is one of the richest countries in the world with a GDP per capita of $67,350 in 2024. The government has always favored long-term growth strategies that have helped the economy today. Some of ...

Swedish people dance in a traditional ring around the birch leaf clad Midsummer pole at a traditional Midsummer festival. With English so widely spoken and the country home to several global companies ...

This essay is part of The Great Migration, a series by Lydia Polgreen exploring how people are moving around the world today. On Aug. 12, 2004, celebratory headlines festooned the pages of Swedish ...