Geography of Sweden

Flashcards covering the geographical position, relief, climate, and population of Sweden based on the lecture notes.

Geographic Location of Sweden

Found in Northern Europe, occupying the eastern part of the Scandinavian Peninsula.

Surface Area of Sweden

A total area of $449\,964\,km^2$.

Northern Border

Sweden is bordered to the north by Finland and the Gulf of Bothnia.

Western Border

Sweden is bordered to the west by Norway.

Kattegat Strait

A strait in the west that provides Sweden with direct communication to the North Sea.

Coastline Characteristics

Sweden features a long coastline in the south and east along the Baltic Sea, with numerous small bays and islands.

Scandinavian Mountains

The dominant relief feature covering the western part of Sweden, descending toward the Baltic Sea in the south and east.

Subpolar Climate

The climate type found in the northern parts of Sweden.

Continental Climate

The climate type found in the central parts of Sweden.

Temperate Continental Climate

The climate type found in the southern parts of Sweden.

Population

Sweden has approximately $11\text{ million}$ inhabitants.

Stockholm

The capital city of Sweden.