Sweden is a Nordic country in Western Europe. It is the third largest country of Nordic region. It is also known as “the land of the Norse". Sweden is a land of beautiful myths and fairy tales about creation and beginning of this world. In olden days Sweden was one of the greatest empires of Europe. Many invaders tried to conquer Sweden but many among them lost their lives in the task. Sweden is famous all over world for being the birth place of renowned inventors, writers and musicians. Popular scientist Alfred Nobel, who invented dynamite was born here. Music holds a very important place in lives of Swedish people. Sweden had already started providing radio broadcasts and news than other European countries in year 1925. It has a special tradition of being friendly and hospitable to its citizens.
Stockholm, the capital of Sweden is great place to enjoy vacations and experience holiday tourism. It comprises 14 islands that float like heavens on crystal clear blue ocean water. One third area surrounding Stockholm consist clean water. Here tourists can enjoy activities like fishing and swimming. Western coast of Sweden has a place called Gothenburg. It is famous for its delightful sea-food. It also has a beautiful amusement park known as Liseberg. Tourists can spend a good time here. Lappland is famous in the country as the land of the midnight sun. There is a small lovely Swedish village called Tallberg. Visitors can have a glimpse of classical music, fine arts and architecture. Nature lovers may visit Norrland that is situated in Northern part of the country. It is prosperous in natural beauty with forests, lakes, big rivers, enormous marshes and high mountains.
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