Sweden's regions and population
15 questions · Beginner
Based on UHR’s study material about Sweden (Sverige i fokus). The material may contain value judgments and is not necessarily entirely neutral.
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How to answer
Choose the right answer about Sweden's regions and population.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Which three large parts is Sweden usually divided into? | Götaland, Svealand and Norrland |
| Which part of the country lies in southern Sweden? | Götaland |
| Which part of the country lies in central Sweden? | Svealand |
| How much of Sweden's area does Norrland cover? | More than half |
| How many provinces, landskap, is Sweden divided into? | 25 |
| What did the provinces have in the past that they no longer have? | Their own laws |
| What role do the provinces play today in how Sweden is governed? | No role at all |
| Why do the provinces still matter to many Swedes? | They feel a bond with their province |
| How many counties, län, are there in Sweden? | 21 |
| How many municipalities are there in Sweden? | 290 |
| About how many people live in Sweden? | Almost 11 million |
| Where do most people in Sweden live? | In the south and along the coasts |
| About what share of Sweden's population lives in cities and towns? | 85 percent |
| What are Sweden's three largest cities? | Stockholm, Gothenburg and Malmö |
| About how many people live in and around Stockholm, Gothenburg and Malmö combined? | About four million |
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