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About Sweden
- Kingdom of Sweden
- Population: 9,059,651 (88th)
- Area Size: 170,410 sq mi (55th)
- GDP: $333.2 billion (35th)
- Currency: Swedish krona (SEK)
- Official Language: Swedish
- Capital City: Stockholm
- Largest City: Stockholm
Sweden Prosperity Rank: 5 |
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