Swedish Geography and Nature
Swedish Landscapes, Cities and Nature
37 practice questions, each with the answer and an explanation.
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- Which is the largest lake in Sweden?
- What is the highest mountain in Sweden?
- Which is the largest island of Sweden?
- Which bridge links Sweden with Denmark?
- Sweden borders which two countries on land, besides sharing a maritime border with Denmark to the south?
- Which are the three largest cities in Sweden by population?
- The Gulf of Bothnia lies between Sweden and which country?
- Which city is Sweden's second largest?
- For which resource is the northern town of Kiruna best known?
- Into which three large lands are Sweden's provinces usually grouped?
- What did Sweden become in 1909, when nine parks opened after the Riksdag passed a law on national parks?
- What does 'allemansrätten' (the right of public access) allow people to do?
- What is the natural phenomenon called in which the Sun remains visible at local midnight in summer north of the Arctic Circle?
- Which river forms part of the border between Sweden and Finland?
- Which large animal, known in Swedish as 'älg', is common in Swedish forests?
- Which province forms the southern tip of Sweden?
- Which medieval town on Gotland is a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
- Which Swedish mining site is on UNESCO's World Heritage List?
- The Laponian Area is on the UNESCO list. What is it known for?
- Which animal do the Sami traditionally herd?
- The Baltic Sea is one of the largest inland seas of which water type, by area?
- What is the Göta Canal?
- Which city has the largest port in Scandinavia?
- Which lake is Sweden's second largest?
- How does Sweden rank among the largest countries in Europe?
- Which royal palace on Lake Mälaren is a UNESCO site and the home of the royal family?
- In which mountain range does Kebnekaise stand?
- Where can winter visitors in Sweden best view the aurora borealis, free of light pollution?
- What is Njupeskär in Fulufjället National Park, in central Sweden?
- Which strait separates Sweden from Denmark?
- Why is Sweden much warmer and drier than other places at a similar latitude?
- Terrestrial carnivores of Sweden include the wolf, the red fox and which large predator?
- How does the southernmost province of Scania, or Skåne, differ from the rest of Sweden?
- What is the Stockholm archipelago?
- Why is the High Coast (Höga Kusten) on the UNESCO list?
- In which time zone does Sweden lie?
- Which Swedish province is known for the red wooden Dala horse?