Sweden: capital, population, borders and facts
Sweden is a country in Europe. Its capital city is Stockholm. Roughly 11 million people live there, based on rounded estimates for around 2024. Sweden shares a land border with 2 countries: Finland and Norway. Its coast touches the Baltic Sea and Kattegat. The national flag uses blue and yellow.
| Capital city | Stockholm |
|---|---|
| Continent | Europe |
| Population (approx.) | 11 million |
| Land neighbours | 2: Finland, Norway |
| Seas and oceans | Baltic Sea, Kattegat |
| Flag colours | blue, yellow |
Outline of Sweden
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Sweden?
The capital of Sweden is Stockholm.
What is the population of Sweden?
Sweden has roughly 11 million people (rounded estimate, around 2024).
Which countries border Sweden?
Sweden borders Finland and Norway.
Is Sweden landlocked?
No, Sweden is not landlocked.
Travel basics for Sweden
In Sweden, traffic drives on the right, plug types C and F and emergency number 112. See plug type, voltage, driving side, emergency number, calling code and currency on the Sweden travel basics page.
Put what you know about Sweden to the test
Facts stick better when you use them. New puzzles appear every day, and these games use this kind of fact:
- Capital: the capital of Sweden is Stockholm. Test yourself on capitals in Capital Hunt or the capital cities quiz.
- Shape: do you recognise the outline above? Try the country outline quiz or Outline.
- Flag: The Sweden flag uses blue and yellow. Can you tell flags apart from their colours? Try Guess the Flag.
- Borders: Sweden has 2 land neighbours. Name a country's neighbours against the clock in Neighbour Rush, or find the shortest land route between two countries in Border Run.
- Population: With roughly 11 million people, Sweden is a good one to compare in Population Match or Population Showdown.
- Everything at once: work out a hidden country from six clues in Mystery Country, or browse all geography games.
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