With its efficient distribution system, state of the art communications and extensive labor force, Sweden has primarily remained as an export oriented economy. Sweden has achieved high standard of living by having a well-blended system of high tech capitalism and social welfare measures. Table below provides the information on few interesting facts about Sweden.
Population:*.04 million people as per July 2008 census
*Population Density 20 per square km
*Growth rate 0.157%
*Birth rate 10.15 per 1000 population
*death rate 10.24 deaths per 1000 population
*Sex ratio 0.9625 male/female
*Life Expectancy 80.74 years
*Median Age 41.3 years
*Literacy 99%
Ethnic Groups: *Predominantly indigenous population of Swedes with Finnish and Sami minorities and foreign born immigrants from Yugoslavia, Norway, Denmark, Turkey and Greece
Religions: *Lutheran 87%, others 13% that includes, Roman catholics, Baptists, Jewish, Buddhist and Muslims.
Gross Domestic Product (GDP): *About $335 billion (Purchasing Power Parity)
*Growth rate 2.6%
*Per capita $36,000
Industries: *Iron and steel, wood pulp and paper products, processed food, motor vehicles, precisions tools and equipment.
Natural Resources: *Iron ore, zinc, gold, silver, tungsten, uranium, timber and hydro power.
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