What did Sweden become in 1909, when nine parks opened after the Riksdag passed a law on national parks?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. It became the first country in Europe to establish national parks
- Step 1: In 1909 Sweden became the first country in Europe to set up national parks, opening nine at once. Answer: It became the first country in Europe to establish national parks. Why not the others: The world's first national park was elsewhere, and Sweden banned neither hunting nor private forests.
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