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Booklets & brochures

10 things to know about Sweden (German)

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Language: German
Topics: Sweden in general
Activities: Answering the public, Fairs, National Day & celebrations
Author: Emma Robertsson
Publisher: Swedish Institute
Size: 24 pages
Edition: 2023
10 things to know about Sweden (German)

It’s difficult to fit a country into a brochure as small as this. This is an attempt to boil down Sweden to ten vital facts. Discover how large Sweden is in relation to its small population, that the Equality Ombudsman is sort of king and that Midsummer is a serious matter of fun and games. If you have any questions, please contact sharingsweden@si.se  

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Fact sheets

Svenska språket

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Language: Swedish
Topics: Swedish language
Activities: Answering the public
Author: Catharina Grünbaum and the Institute for Language and Folklore (Isof)
Publisher: Swedish Institute
Size: 7 pages
Edition: 2023
Svenska språket

Sverige är ett mångspråkigt land, men svenskan är och har alltid varit majoritetsspråket och landets huvudspråk. Här tecknar Catharina Grünbaum en bild av svenska språket från vikingatiden till nutid, dess utveckling, särdrag och ställning.

Websites

Sweden Tech Ecosystem

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Fact sheet/presentation (Swedish)
Fact sheet/presentation (English)
Topics: Business & entrepreneurship, Innovation, Sustainability
Activities: Answering the public
Sweden Tech Ecosystem

Meet Sweden Tech Ecosystem We have a long history of innovation in Sweden. Today, startups all over the country are pioneering the business disruption needed for the twin transition. With Sweden Tech Ecosystem, you can deep dive into the Swedish startup scene. The platform is open for everyone and free of charge to use. The website is a joint project between Startup Sweden/Swedish Agency for Economic and Regional Growth, Business Sweden, Vinnova and the Swedish Institute.

Presentations

PPT: Join Sweden – Why Sweden

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Topics: Business & entrepreneurship, Sustainability
Activities: Answering the public
Edition: 2022
PPT: Join Sweden – Why Sweden

This Power Point presentation gives an in-depth information on Sweden as an investment nation. It contains a general backgound chapter and one chapter each for every one of Business Sweden’s eco system. In the speaker notes you will also find useful information for when presenting Sweden from an investment perspective. The presentation has been developed jointly by SI and Business Sweden.  

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Raoul Wallenberg – World War II hero

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Language: English
Topics: Famous Swedes, Freedom & democracy
Activities: Answering the public
Raoul Wallenberg – World War II hero

In Jerusalem there is a memorial, Yad Vashem, dedicated to the six million Jews murdered by the Nazis during World War II. A street named ‘Avenue of the Righteous’ runs through the area, bordered by 600 trees planted to honour the memory of non-Jewish individuals who risked their lives to save Jews from the Nazi executioners. One of these trees bears the name of Raoul Wallenberg.

Websites

Democracy in Sweden

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Language: English
Topics: Freedom & democracy, Sweden in general
Activities: Answering the public
Publisher: The Swedish Institute
Democracy in Sweden

Equal, open and scrutinised by media. Here are 10 features of Swedish democracy.

Booklets & brochures

Sweden – a country less ordinary (French, 2021 version)

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Language: French
Topics: Sweden in general
Activities: Answering the public, Exhibitions, Fairs, Seminars & events
Author: Emma Robertson
Publisher: Swedish Institute
Edition: 2022
Sweden – a country less ordinary (French, 2021 version)

Sweden – a country less ordinary (La Suéde – hors de sentiers battus) offers an overview of Sweden. It paints a picture of a nation that’s driven by innovation and leads the way in equality and sustainability. This image-rich, 100-page book highlights some of the facts, stories and milestones that make Sweden what it is today, with chapters covering society, sustainability, government, equality, culture, history, the Sami, geography, sports, traditions, food, the Swedish language and a timeline of Swedish innovation. Infographics help tell the story and storytelling elements lead the reader on. Rooted in an agricultural past and propelled into the future through innovation, Sweden is multifaceted and perhaps contradictory. Sweden – a country less ordinary looks at booming businesses, tax-funded welfare, smart cities, cool culture, revolutionising innovations and much much more. This publication is available in English, Swedish, German, Russian, Spanish, Arabic and French. Translations other than the ones mentioned above will have to be organised by the local foreign mission, including print – please contact us for guidance. If you have any questions, please contact sharingsweden@si.se

Booklets & brochures

Sweden – a country less ordinary (Arabic, 2021 version)

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Language: Arabic
Topics: Sweden in general
Activities: Answering the public, Exhibitions, Fairs, Seminars & events
Author: Emma Robertson
Publisher: Swedish Institute
Edition: 2022
Sweden – a country less ordinary (Arabic, 2021 version)

Sweden – a country less ordinary offers an overview of Sweden. It paints a picture of a nation that’s driven by innovation and leads the way in equality and sustainability. This image-rich, 100-page book highlights some of the facts, stories and milestones that make Sweden what it is today, with chapters covering society, sustainability, government, equality, culture, history, the Sami, geography, sports, traditions, food, the Swedish language and a timeline of Swedish innovation. Infographics help tell the story and storytelling elements lead the reader on. Rooted in an agricultural past and propelled into the future through innovation, Sweden is multifaceted and perhaps contradictory. Sweden – a country less ordinary looks at booming businesses, tax-funded welfare, smart cities, cool culture, revolutionising innovations and much much more. Swedish embassies and consulates – to place your orders, kindly fill out the order form. This publication is available as pdf in English, Swedish, German, Russian, Spanish, Arabic and French. Translations other than the ones mentioned above will have to be organised by the local foreign mission, including print – please contact order@si.se for guidance. If you have any questions, please contact sharingsweden@si.se

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Sweden – a country less ordinary (Russian, 2021 version)

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Language: Russian
Topics: Sweden in general
Activities: Answering the public, Exhibitions, Fairs, Seminars & events
Author: Emma Robertson
Publisher: Swedish Institute
Edition: 2021
Sweden – a country less ordinary (Russian, 2021 version)

Sweden – a country less ordinary (Швеция: Очевидная. Невероятная) offers an overview of Sweden. It paints a picture of a nation that’s driven by innovation and leads the way in equality and sustainability. This image-rich, 100-page book highlights some of the facts, stories and milestones that make Sweden what it is today, with chapters covering society, sustainability, government, equality, culture, history, the Sami, geography, sports, traditions, food, the Swedish language and a timeline of Swedish innovation. Infographics help tell the story and storytelling elements lead the reader on. Rooted in an agricultural past and propelled into the future through innovation, Sweden is multifaceted and perhaps contradictory. Sweden – a country less ordinary looks at booming businesses, tax-funded welfare, smart cities, cool culture, revolutionising innovations and much much more. This publication is available as pdf in English, Swedish, German, Russian, Spanish, Arabic and French. Translations other than the ones mentioned above will have to be organised by the local foreign mission, including print – please contact order@si.se for guidance. If you have any questions, please contact sharingsweden@si.se

Booklets & brochures

Suecia – un país fuera de lo común (Spanish, 2021 version)

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Language: Spanish
Topics: Sweden in general
Activities: Answering the public, Exhibitions, Fairs, Seminars & events
Author: Emma Robertson
Publisher: Swedish Institute
Edition: 2021
Suecia – un país fuera de lo común (Spanish, 2021 version)

Sweden – a country less ordinary (Suecia – un país fuera de lo común) offers an overview of Sweden. It paints a picture of a nation that’s driven by innovation and leads the way in equality and sustainability. This image-rich, 100-page book highlights some of the facts, stories and milestones that make Sweden what it is today, with chapters covering society, sustainability, government, equality, culture, history, the Sami, geography, sports, traditions, food, the Swedish language and a timeline of Swedish innovation. Infographics help tell the story and storytelling elements lead the reader on. Rooted in an agricultural past and propelled into the future through innovation, Sweden is multifaceted and perhaps contradictory. Sweden – a country less ordinary looks at booming businesses, tax-funded welfare, smart cities, cool culture, revolutionising innovations and much much more. This publication is available as pdf in English, Swedish, German, Russian, Spanish, Arabic, and French. Translations other than the ones mentioned above will have to be organised by the local foreign mission, including print – please contact order@si.se for guidance. If you have any questions, please contact sharingsweden@si.se