Nickname(s):
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Demonym(s):
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Founded:
990
Democracy:
Developed:
European Union:
Schengen:
Euro:
National Capital:
RegionalState Capital:
Population (City):
128 000
Population (Urban):
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Population (Metro):
154 000
Population Density (km2):
1 400
Population Density (mi2):
3 800
5th Largest City In Sweden
Language:
Swedish
Currency:
Krona
Avg. Summertime High:
23 °C
74 °F
Avg. Summertime Low:
14 °C
56 °F
Warmest Month:
July
Coldest Month:
January
Avg. Wintertime High:
0 °C
32 °F
Avg. Wintertime Low:
-5 °C
23 °F
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Kingdom of Sweden | Konungariket Sverige
Sweden
English
Sverige
Swedish
Region:
Northern Europe
Area:
450 295 km2
Ranked 55 out of 195
Population:
Population:
10 402 000
Ranked 88 out of 235
Urbanization:
88 %
Ranked 23 out of 194
Capital:
Stockholm
Population: 2 403 000
Largest City:
Stockholm
Population: 2 403 000
Major Cities:
Economy & Development:
Human Development Index:
Very High
Ranked 7 out of 189
Inequality-Adjusted HDI:
Very High
Ranked 7 out of 189
GDP (PPP) Per Capita:
$53 240
Ranked 35 out of 225
Democracy & Freedom:
Democracy Index:
Full Democracy
Ranked 3 out of 167
Freedom House:
Free
100 points out of 100 possible
Press Freedom:
Good
Ranked 3 out of 180
Economic Freedom:
Most Free
Ranked 35 out of 162
National Identity:
Independence Since:
1523
Independence From:
Denmark
National Day:
6th of June
What Is Celebrated On The National Day:
The coronation of Gustav Vasa as King Gustav I on the 6th of June 1623, which symbolized the ending of the Kalmar Union and Danish rule over Sweden.
Facts & Codes:
Driving Side:
Right
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Time Zone:
UTC +1 (CET)
Summer - UTC +2 (CEST)
Country Calling Code:
+ 46
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Country Code:
SE
ISO 3166
Stockholm-Arlanda Airport
IATA Code:
ARN
ICAO Code:
ESSA
Passenger Volumes:
Distance:
80 km / 50 mi (E)
Located In:
Märsta / Sigtuna
Named After:
Arlanda is a constructed name made for the Airport
Information:
Västerås has an airport, but it currently has no scheduled traffic. The best option for flying to Västerås is flying to Stockholm-Arlanda Airport and taking a bus from there.
Transfer To/From:
Buses depart from Terminal 4. There's also the option to take a train, through Stockholm Central Station, to Västerås. There are dedicated taxis for those passengers wishing to go to Västerås.
Currency:
Swedish Krona
Code:
SEK
Subunit:
Öre
Symbol:
;-
Cash Or Credit:
Credit all the way! Sweden redesigned all the bills and coins 5-10 years ago and I still don't know how the new ones look like. I've had the same 100 Kronor (10 USD) bill in my wallet for several years without ever having to use it. You can use credit cards even for transactions of less than one SEK if you want to without complaints or issues.
Good To Know:
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Local Language:
Swedish
Language Family:
Germanic (Indo-European)
Writing System:
Latin Alphabet
What About English?
Almost everyone speaks good English in Sweden and you don't have to ask if it's okay to use English. You can just assume that everyone, of all ages, will be able and willing to assist in English.
Other Common Languages:
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Max
Origin:
Founded:
1968
Type of Food:
Hamburgers
Did I Try:
Yes
My Score:
3 / 5
About:
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Comment:
This is a good option if you're looking for hamburgers and it’s worth trying out. They have a company profile of caring for the environment and focusing on vegan alternatives in their menus.
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ChopChop Asian Express
Origin:
Founded:
2011
Type of Food:
Asian Fusion
Did I Try:
Yes
My Score:
4 / 5
About:
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Comment:
It's very good if you're looking for this type of food. But I would probably not recommend someone who's just visiting for a few days to go there. It's very similar to Panda Express in the United States. The menu is almost identical, with only minor differences.
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Sibylla
Origin:
Founded:
1932
Type of Food:
Hot Dogs & Hamburgers
Did I Try:
Yes
My Score:
2 / 5
About:
The most classical of Swedish chains. Began as a collective of hot dog stands that wanted to increase the average standard of hot dog stands. During the year it evolved and today they are mostly known for selling hamburgers.
Comment:
I'm not a super fan, but it's not bad. It's just that I don't find it good enough to want it ahead of any of the competition. It's more fun to try than any of the chains you have at home, but I wouldn't aim for Sibylla.
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Buildings along Svartån (Black River) in Central Västerås.
Svartån
Turbinhuset (Turbine House) is a relic of the Industrial heritage of the city.
Typical Swedish architecture from the late 20th century.
Västerås Cathedral.
An older building in Västerås.
An area with low-density wooden houses.
Engelbrektsplan (Engelbrekt Square) and a good example of architecture.
The building to the right is one of the newer landmarks of the city called Skrapan (The Skyscraper). It's nowhere near tall enough to be a skyscraper, but for being in a mid-sized Swedish city it's tall enough.
Another view of Skrapan.
Lillåudden.
An area South of Västerås Central Station. Most of the city is located North of the Station.
Vasagatan is a shopping street in the center.
Västerås Slott (Västerås Castle).
Svartån.
Wooden Buildings along Svartån.