Geographical area:

450,000 km² (174,000 sq mi).

Population:

9.3 million.

Capital:

Stockholm (urban population app. 1.4 million).

Form of government:

Constitutional monarchy, parliamentary democracy.

Parliament:

The Riksdag, 349 seats in one chamber.

Current government:

Conservative/Liberal coalition.

Next election year:

2010.

Dominating religion:

Evangelical Lutheran.

Life expectancy:

Men 79 years, women 83 years.

Most important export goods:

Electronic and telecom equipment, machinery, passenger cars, trucks, paper, pharmaceuticals, iron and steel.

Currency:

Kronor (SEK)

GDP (2007):

USDbn 454,839 (IMF).

Member of EU:

Since 1995.

Member of EMU:

No.

Member of NATO:

No.