Clues
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Identity & symbols
Language
Swedish is the official language, using the Latin alphabet with additional characters: å, ä, ö.
Culture
Traditional red wooden houses, the prominence of nature, and the presence of fika culture (coffee and pastries).
Miscellaneous
Street names often include 'gata' (street), 'väg' (road), and 'torg' (square); presence of Swedish cultural symbols such as the Dala horse.
Capital
Stockholm
Environment & landscape
Environment
Diverse geography including forests, lakes, and coastal areas; flat plains in the south and mountainous regions in the north.
Infrastructure
Modern urban designs with a mix of historic and contemporary architecture; notable features include wooden houses and brick buildings.
Coverage
True
Foliage
Common tree types include birch, pine, and spruce; grasses vary across regions, with many meadow and wetland species.
Topography
Sweden has diverse topography, featuring flat plains in the south, rolling hills in the central region, and mountainous areas in the north, particularly in Lapland.
Roads & transportation
Cars
Vehicle registration plates are white with a blue strip on the left side that contains the EU flag and the country code 'S'.
Driving
Vehicles drive on the right side of the road.
Signs
Road signs typically use blue, green, and yellow backgrounds with text in Swedish; signs are often rectangular or circular.
Stop
Stop signs read 'STOP' in Sweden.
Bollards
Bollards in Sweden are typically reflective and may have a distinctive design, often featuring bright colors.
Poles
Utility poles in Sweden are generally wooden and may have metal crossarms; they often carry multiple types of wires for electricity and telecommunications.