Added: 01/23/2006 |
Sweden is a safe country for foreigners
Sweden, officially the Kingdom of Sweden, is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden is a member of the European Union since January 1, 1995.
A beautiful and peaceful Scandinavian country, Sweden attracts a lot of travelers from all over the world. Elegant and charming cities, cute villages, picturesque landscapes, forests and lakes, and icy tundra provide a variety of experiences and make Sweden an enchanting country worth exploring whether by car along excellent well-maintained roads or by train through the extensive modern railway train system. Stockholm, the capital of Sweden, is among the main tourist attractions.
The climate of Sweden varies throughout the country, but generally is not as cold as most people think. Although the country is located in high latitudes, the weather and temperature are influenced by Gulf Stream waters. Winters are usually cold (and can be extremely cold in the north) while summers are nice and warm.
People coming to Sweden should be aware that a Swedish monetary unit is the Kronor or Crown. Like in most other countries, banks exchange money during business hours Monday through Friday. In some places like airports, ferry terminals, post offices, and exchange offices, tourists can exchange money any time. Like in the most other European countries, visitors may also use travelers cheques, major credit cards, and ATMs that can be found anywhere.
The nation is governed by the Government assisted by the Government Offices, an integral authority comprising the Prime Ministers Office, the ministries, the Permanent Representation of Sweden to the European Union and the Office of Administrative Affairs, including the Ministry of foreign affairs.
Sweden is among the safest countries to travel to. No health risks are associated with the travel, and medical care in great. Sweden has reciprocal health agreements with other European Union countries, including the United Kingdom, so citizens of the UK and other countries who have European Health Insurance Cards (EHIC) will be entitled to emergency medical treatment just as Swedish nationals. Сrime in Sweden is at much lower levels than in other countries Europe, so visits to Sweden are mostly trouble free.
Sweden is among the safest countries to travel to. No health risks are associated with the travel, and medical care in great. Sweden has reciprocal health agreements with other European Union countries, including the United Kingdom, so citizens of the UK and other countries who have European Health Insurance Cards (EHIC) will be entitled to emergency medical treatment just as Swedish nationals. Сrime in Sweden is at much lower levels than in other countries Europe, so visits to Sweden are mostly trouble free.
Americans, Canadians, Australians and UK nationals do not need visas to travel to Sweden and stay in the country for up to three months; all they need to enter the country is a passport valid for at least three months beyond the intended stay.
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