Facts On Sweden

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Population:
9.1 Million

Capital:
Stockholm

Currency:
Swedish Krona

GDP:
€331.9 billion (2007)

Inflation rate:
1.2% (2007)

Unemployment rate:
6.1% (2007)

Exports:
45% of GDP is represented by exports

European Union member:
1995

Sweden’s largest companies include:
Volvo Group (automotive), Ericsson (mobile systems), Vattenfall (energy), Electrolux (household appliances) Sony Ericsson (Mobile phone systems), Scania (automotive), Saab (Automotive) & Astrazeneca (Pharmaceuticals)