Capital of Sweden: Stockholm — Facts & 5-Question Quiz
The capital of Sweden is Stockholm. Sweden sits in Europe, has a population of 10,549,349, and uses the SEK. Official languages include Swedish.
Quick facts
- Capital: Stockholm
- Continent: Europe
- Population: ~10,549,349
- Area: 450,295 km²
- Population density: 23.4 people per km²
- Official language: Swedish
- Currency: SEK
- ISO code: SE
How big is Sweden?
By population, Sweden ranks 87th in the world, holding roughly 0.13% of all people on Earth. By land area it ranks 55th.
Those two numbers rarely match, and the gap between them is the interesting part. Sweden has 23.4 people per square kilometre, which is about 2.5 times below the world average of 59.4. It is more spacious than its population alone would suggest.
Within Europe, Sweden is the 12th most populous country of 46.
Countries of a similar size
The two countries closest to Sweden in population are Czechia (10,493,986) and Honduras (10,432,860).
By land area, its closest counterparts are Uzbekistan (447,400 km²) and Morocco (446,550 km²).
Comparisons like these are worth more than raw figures when you are trying to remember them. A number on its own is hard to hold; a number next to a country you already have a feel for is much easier.
Language and currency
Swedish is spoken officially in 2 countries in this dataset, including Finland.
Sweden uses the SEK, and it is the only country that does, which makes the currency name a reliable one-to-one clue.
How to remember Sweden
Stockholm is built on fourteen islands where Lake Mälaren flows into the Baltic Sea, which is why it is called 'the Venice of the North'. For the flag, picture a yellow cross of sunshine on a blue sea.
The flag of Sweden: blue and yellow
🇸🇪 The flag is a blue flag with a golden-yellow Nordic cross, shifted towards the flagpole. The colours come from Sweden's coat of arms, which is blue with a gold cross. Blue and yellow have been Swedish colours since at least 1275.
Region and neighbours
Sweden is a large Nordic country in Northern Europe, on the Scandinavian Peninsula, between Norway and Finland. It shares land borders with 2 countries: Norway and Finland.
- Norway 🇳🇴 — capital Oslo
- Finland 🇫🇮 — capital Helsinki
Three facts about Sweden
- Lake Vänern is the largest lake in Sweden and the third-largest in Europe.
- The highest mountain in Sweden is Kebnekaise, about 2,097 m high.
- Alfred Nobel, the Swedish inventor of dynamite, founded the Nobel Prizes.
Sources: Wikipedia: Sweden, Wikipedia: Flag of Sweden, Wikipedia: Stockholm, CIA World Factbook.
Quiz yourself on Sweden
- European capitals quiz — match Sweden to Stockholm
- European flags quiz — spot the Sweden flag among its neighbours
Sweden capital quiz
What is the capital of Sweden 🇸🇪?
- Oslo
- Stockholm
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Stockholm
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- Dublin
- Oslo
- Prague
- Nicosia
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Prague
What is the capital of Greece 🇬🇷?
- Athens
- Helsinki
- Copenhagen
- Tirana
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Athens
What is the capital of Portugal 🇵🇹?
- Lisbon
- Zagreb
- Nicosia
- Ljubljana
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Lisbon
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- Madrid
- Budapest
- Brussels
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Sweden in Europe
The largest countries by population sharing this continent are Russia, Germany, United Kingdom and France.
If you are learning capitals region by region — far more effective than working alphabetically — Europe is the block Sweden belongs to, and its neighbours are the ones worth learning alongside it.
Try the Country to Capital Quiz, or the harder reverse direction. There is also a full country profile for Sweden.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Sweden?
The capital of Sweden is Stockholm.
What is the population of Sweden?
About 10,549,349, making it the 87th most populous country in the world.
How big is Sweden?
450,295 square kilometres, ranking 55th by land area, at a density of 23.4 people per square kilometre.
What currency does Sweden use?
The SEK, which no other country uses.
What are the colours of the Sweden flag?
The flag of Sweden is a blue flag with a golden-yellow Nordic cross, shifted towards the flagpole. The colours come from Sweden's coat of arms, which is blue with a gold cross. Blue and yellow have been Swedish colours since at least 1275.
Which countries border Sweden?
Sweden shares land borders with Norway and Finland.
How can I remember the capital of Sweden?
Stockholm is built on fourteen islands where Lake Mälaren flows into the Baltic Sea, which is why it is called 'the Venice of the North'. For the flag, picture a yellow cross of sunshine on a blue sea.
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