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The next territorial state neighbors: Finland and Norway

The Kingdom of Sweden is one of the countries of the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe

Coast of Sweden, bordering the Baltic sea and the Gulf of Bothnia.

The capital of Sweden is Stockholm. Most of the country lies in the temperate climatic zone, making travel to Sweden comfortable in almost any time of the year.

However, the Northern territory, above the Arctic circle, under the authority of the subarctic climate.

Weather conditions in the country is unique: the hot summer, severe winter and rainy season.

In the height of summer the air is heated to °, and in winter temperatures can drop to below - degrees. To come on holiday to Sweden is possible both in summer and in winter it all depends on the preferences of tourists and their travel companions.

In the Kingdom included two Islands in the Baltic Moreland

The official language is Swedish, but almost all the inhabitants speak good English. With the company. holidaymakers of Sweden can go to Sweden by ferry St. Petersburg- Helsinki - Stockholm - Tallinn. Sweden is a party to the Schengen agreement and travel to this Scandinavian country means the Schengen visa for any tourist from the Russian Federation and other CIS countries. Contact with the package of documents for obtaining a visa travelers can make the Consulate of the country or at the visa application centre, he experienced a mediator between the tourists and foreign diplomatic offices. No obstacles to visit Sweden there are no citizens of the European Union. A valid passport entitles the tourists and their fellow travelers from the EU member States and also North America within three months of stay in Sweden without a visa. The customs service of Sweden does not restrict tourists to stay in the import or export of foreign and local currencies. Duty-free import into the country of travellers and their companions can alcoholic beverages, tobacco and perfumes. I advise you to pay attention to the age of travelers to carry spirits on the territory of the Kingdom can only be individuals who have reached the age of twenty.

Prohibited for export from the territory of the Kingdom antiquities, plants, and animals that do not have proper authorization.

Sweden has earned an international reputation as a country-gourmet. Traditional Swedish home cooking may seem to travelers and their companions simple in comparison with gourmet cooking in other European countries. However, the abundance of delicacies will convince any doubters that Sweden is a real"Paradise for gourmets". The basis of the cuisine of the Kingdom, of course, is the famous buffet of hot dishes and cold snacks served at the same time. Traditional Breakfast buffet includes salted fish (mostly herring), smoked eel, juicy roast beef,"aspic"(fish or meat), boiled potatoes or (potato casserole with onions and cream, topped with small anchovies) and - (tiny meatballs). Special love the Swedish chef have for fish and seafood. No other country in the world can outdo Sweden in the number of ways of cooking salmon and herring. This wonderful delicacy is prepared by the method of digestion of the herring, which eat solely outdoors due to the odor. In addition to the differences in Swedish cuisine from the traditions of European cuisine, travelers who went on a trip to the Kingdom, expects familiarity with regional culinary differences. (pork roll, filled potato dumplings), the hotel will offer Sweden to the North.

In the restaurants of the southern region, tourists will offer fried diced potatoes with eggs, meat or ham.

Vacation on the East coast of the Kingdom is not complete without tasting (red herring). Sweden is not in vain jokingly called"milk"Kingdom. The country is famous for its abundance of dairy and lactic acid products. Swedes like yogurt, sour cream yogurts and delectable cheeses. The Kingdom frowns on alcoholic beverages for sale in the country is restricted. However, tourists can try the Swedish version of mulled wine, which is usually served during the Christmas holidays. The national currency of the Kingdom of the Swedish Krona. Campers and their adult companions have the ability to pay for goods or services in euros. A currency exchange, guests of the Kingdom will find at banks, hotels, supermarkets and post offices. Exchange offices charge a Commission for currency exchange operations, which can be expressed as a percentage of the transaction or, alternatively, to be fixed. In all the cities of Sweden, tourists who travel to this Scandinavian country will be able to pay by credit card the major payment systems. No problems with tourists from cash withdrawals at ATMs and also cash travel cheques.

In Sweden, tourists can reclaim some of the VAT of purchases.

The system works for purchases in excess of.

Export processing a check, the seller will request countries to present a passport. Export purchases to be held up to days from the time of their Commission. The country is fifteen world heritage sites of UNESCO. While on vacation in Sweden, travelers should not miss the chance to see some of these amazing places. Getting acquainted with the culture of the country in the museums of Stockholm, Gothenburg and other cities recommend tourists to pay attention to the souvenir shops open in the museums. Spending your vacation in sightseeing tour of the museums of cities, customers can purchase colorful postcards, Handicrafts and charming Souvenirs. Shopping in Sweden is very expensive.