1. II. Sweden

2. A. Scandinavia Scandinavian Peninsula – Norway, Sweden, and Finland
Very long winters and short summers
Sun shines only 2-3 hours a day in the winter
Sun shines 20 hours a day during the summer
Start of Summer – Celebrated as a national holiday to celebrate the “midnight sun”

4. B. Sweden’s Government Has a constitutional monarchy
Monarchy only has ceremonial powers and can’t make laws
Riksdag – The Swedish parliament
Prime Minister – Helps run government
Ombudsmen – Elected by citizens to ensure that government officials follow the law

6. C. Foreign Policy
Armed Neutrality – Not taking sides in other nations’ conflicts
Avoid forming military alliances with anyone
Will not become involved in war unless they are directly attacked

7. D. Swedish Economy 80% - Of Sweden’s population lives in urban areas
Famous for their chocolate, cars, and metals
Very highly educated workforce

8. Stockholm, Sweden

9. E. Power Sources Hydroelectricity – Electricity produced by water
Major source of electrical power in Sweden
Nuclear power is also widely used in Sweden

10. F. Acid Rain
Acid Rain – Air pollution that comes back to Earth in the form of precipitation
Caused by pollution from factories and cars
Poison trees and plants throughout the region

11. Combating Acid Rain

12. G. Swedish Culture
Over 90% of Swedes are members of the Lutheran Church
Over 90% of the people who live in Sweden are Swedish
Very few people have immigrated into the country

13. People in Sweden are allowed to take month long vacations every year
Very popular skiing destination
Skerries – Small islands that dot the coast of Sweden

14. Sweden’s Skerries