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Sweden in brief

Sweden in brief provides capsule introductions to Sweden by subject area and a collection of key facts and figures.

Facts about Sweden

  • Area: 174,000 sq mi (450,000 km²), the third largest country in Western Europe
    Forests: 53%
    Mountains: 11%
    Cultivated land: 8%
    Lakes and rivers: 9%
    Longest north-south distance: 978 mi (1,574 km)
    Longest east-west distance: 310 mi (499 km)
  • Capital: Stockholm
  • Population: 9.3 million inhabitants
  • Languages: Swedish; recognized minority languages: Sami (Lapp), Finnish, Meänkieli (Tornedalen Finnish), Yiddish, Romani Chib
  • Form of government: Constitutional monarchy, parliamentary democracy
  • Parliament: The Riksdag, with 349 members in one chamber
  • Religion: In practice, Sweden is very secularized. The Church of Sweden is Evangelical Lutheran; co-exists with many other beliefs
  • Life expectancy: Men 79 years, women 83 years
  • Most important export goods: Machinery, electronics and telecommunication, paper, pharmaceuticals, petroleum products, iron and steel, and foodstuffs
  • Most important imported goods: Electronics and telecommunication, machinery, foodstuffs, crude oil, textiles and footwear, chemicals, pharmaceuticals and petroleum products


Average temperatures

JANUARY JULY
Malmö +31.6°F (-0.2°C) 62.2°F (+16.8°C)
Stockholm +27.0°F (-2.8°C) 63.0°F (+17.2°C)
Kiruna +3.2°F (-16.0°C) 55.0°F (+12.8°C)

 


Daylight

JANUARY 1 JULY 1
Malmö 7 hours 17 hours         
Stockholm 6 hours 18 hours
Kiruna 0 hours             24 hours

Comment!

There are 366 comments on this article:
yellowhand
Country:  sweden, Aug 30, 2010
I wonder if not the majority of the people that paints Sweden in black colors (racism, expensive, bad finances...) are the real racists? Racism? When France destroys "homes" of romans and throw them out of the country, I would call that racism, The guy claiming that Sweden is number one in Europe when it comes to racism, must be the same guy who wanted to move to a country where they dont accept foreigners!
blobb-blobb
Country:  Sweden, Aug 22, 2010
Argentino:

The Swedish government rarely pick sides, but the public is pro-palestinian and critical to the Cuban regime. Sweden are military allies with the US, UK and many other Western Powers and are currently involved in fighting in Afghanistan, although Sweden's not in NATO. Sweden did mostly support the United States when it comes to Iraq, though being critical to the execution of Hussein as Sweden is in general against Death Sentence.

I hope I were able to help. :)
fILIPINOswed
Country:  sverige, Aug 22, 2010
our opinions are only base on our experiences...as for me sweden is a great country,greater than my homeland for many reasons...i like their culture and rules ,swedes are helpful,loving,honest,not judgmental and objective...i found a great man here that became my husband...we just need to learn and fit to their society..hurra hurra sverige!
PAKIinUSA
Country:  USA, Aug 21, 2010
...To all the foreigners, racism exists everywhere, Does the benefit from leaving your homeland outweighs the racism you endure. Only time will help you integrate into a new culture. Almost all the ethnicities have faced racism before they were accepted in America. They all gained acceptance by hard work and showing loyalty to the country. Don't feel down because of what few rotten apples think of you, FIGHT TO MAKE YOUR PLACE IN THIS WORLD!!!
PAKIinUSA
Country:  USA, Aug 21, 2010
...and there might still be changes to come. I think it is human nature to be xenophobic we are afraid of the unknown. If we understand and respect other cultures as we expect from others this world could be a lot better place than it is right now. Most of the people in developing or third world countries leave their homelands to go to the developed countries to seek better lives for themselves and their children...
PAKIinUSA
Country:  USA, Aug 21, 2010
Wow!! I have read all the comments on this page, couldn't be more confused!!. I've live in United States for 25 years ever since I was a teenager. I have met and hung out with people from all around the world and to tell you the truth I found Scandinavians to be very easy going fun loving people. I have had Norwegian and Swedish roommates during college years and we got along great.. I think the immgrant influx is quite new to Sweden as compared to U.S...
Lesley
Country:  Sweden, Aug 19, 2010
I must point out to Johan that Sweden is far more expensive than the UK. Paint, DIY products, food, clothes, most gifts, and especially medicines are more expensive. Example 16 Ibuprofen cost as litlle as 29p in UK, 3 SEK, and cost about 33Kr / 300pence in Sweden. Shampoo is extortionate here twice if not 3 times the price than the UK. And as for food choice, apart from fish, Sweden needs to learn from UK supermarkets. But Sweden is a beautiful and peaceful country.
Swede
Country:  Sweden, Aug 19, 2010
In regard to Pippi's comment's. You must come from an even more self-loathing country that I guess you are not very proud of since you hide behind a Swedish icon, Pippi Långstrump! You are indeed very rude yourself and not very well educated. Peace. Bless your heart!
argentino
Country:  argentina, Aug 12, 2010
I would like more INFO about economic agreements and politic agreements, and whats their relationships with conflicts like cuba, irak, israel and palestina you know, for my final work at school.
Pippi
Country:  Longstocking, Aug 12, 2010
Word of advice on Sweden: avoid at all costs!

The country is very pretty in summer but the people are the most horrible, rude and self-loathing bunch is have ever met.

A lot of it is due to bizarre 'unspoken' social rules and the country's almost complete isolation from the rest of the world till the last 50 yrs or so (e.g. terms such as 'nigger' and 'blackhead' are pretty acceptable there).

I can honestly say I do not ever want to see another Swede as long as I live...
Hester
Country:  South Africa, Aug 6, 2010
My son lives in Sweden and he is very happy there. I am on my way to him on the 13th August. I can not wait to see Sweden myself. We have a beautiful country ourself, but I wish South Africa's government can learn more by the Swedish government, so that we can be a saver country to live in.
Ana
Country:  Costa Rica, Jul 31, 2010
I'm close 2 study there 4 a year and some ppl told me that they're very friendly with foreigners only if u show interest and u travel/study a lot. It's logic! If somebody come 2 my country just 2 become a charge for the gov I won't help him at all, but if he has all the good intention 2 improve himself and helping 2 improve my country I will treat him right! I'm full of expectatives and despite I know it's expensive I'm really planning 2 give the best of myself 2 SWE, KI and my swedish classes!
Made in Africa
Country:  CANADA, Jul 22, 2010
I must say,I love Scandanavian design and I love that the Swedes love the minimalist approach to decorating their homes.
Oh and the soccer world cup 2010 was awesome.In South Africa.
hosted by a AFRICAN country.WOW
Made in Africa
Country:  CANADA, Jul 22, 2010
After reading all the posts about Sweden,i can only conclude that it is a beautiful country,but that the native Swedes are very intolerant and racist,towards foreigners. What a shame, I have immigrated from South Africa to Canada and I have experienced total acceptance.Canada is a great country and I am proud to call myself Canadian.Canada has proven that a multitude of cultures can exist and create a peaceful society.
angel18
Country:  Philippines, Jul 18, 2010
For example, if imigrant (A filipino) has live in partner @ sweden then latter they'll have a baby without getting married, Is it true that the mother will accept money from government?I mean monthly compensation?And, does the mother can get her father to live there also?
holly mähler
Country:  sweden, Jul 15, 2010
I saw a comment above from Borg and agree with what he said. Except, as an immigrant from the states, I've managed to stay in sweden for 5 years :-). My swedish husband and I have 2 kids born i Sweden. This country is very expensive and complicated for immigrants. But, more so for Swedish youth. Swedish born people (Youth).. are highly educated with little prospect at finding work in Sweden.
naattaa
Country:  Chile, Jul 9, 2010
I just can say I love Sweden and I think is the best country for living ever!!! i'll move down there some day!!
People are very nice and i dont think they're racist.....they accepted a lot of chilean people in the 70's...and that's every chilean who lives there appreciate that!!!
Johan
Country:  Sweden, Jul 9, 2010
Apparently there are racists here who change nickname, saying that Sweden is expensive and so on. They do this just to discourage it seems. The UK, U.S., Finland, Denmark and Norway are more expensive than Sweden. Sure it is expensive but not more expensive than named countries. Welcome here and see for yourselves. It is a beautiful country with open and friendly inhabitants.
Mattias
Country:  Sweden, Jul 9, 2010
Polls show they get around 2-4% of the votes. So dont call sweden a racist county cause its not. All other parties in the goverment has stated that they will never work wih Sverigedemokratern if they, against all odds, get their 4%. And those 2-4% who vote on Sverigedemokrterna are often yelling of the top of their lungs on differnet internet places.
Mattias
Country:  Sweden, Jul 9, 2010
Okey first of all, most swedes are NOT racist. Maybe a bit more in the older generation. We have 1 racist political group "SverigeDemokraterna". In Sweden you need 4% of the votes to get into the goverment, its not even sure they get that. (We have an election in september)
HARRY
Country:  MALAYSIA, Jul 9, 2010
I ADVICE TO SWEDISH GOVERNMENT PLEASE DO SOMETHING BEFORE IT GET WORST UNTIL NO ONE WANT TO TRAVEL AND MOVE THERE IN THE FUTURE.
HARRY
Country:  MALAYSIA, Jul 9, 2010
IF SWEDEN WANT TO HAVE STRONG ECONOMY LIKE USA, UK, CANADA, AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND, THE GOVERNMENT SHOULD START TO THINK HOW TO ATTRACT MORE FOREIGNER TO COME THERE 1ST. OTHERWISE SWEDEN WILL HAVING PROBLEM LATER IN THE FUTURE IF NO ONE WANT TO COME THERE BECAUSE IT WILL BECOME LESS ATTRACTIVE COUNTRY IN THE WORLD. THINK ABOUT IT FOR YOUR OWN FUTURE.
HARRY
Country:  MALAYSIA, Jul 9, 2010
THE GOVERNMENT SHOULD CHANGE THEIR POLICY AND MIND SET OF THEIR PEOPLE SO THAT MORE PEOPLE AROUND THE WORLD WILL COME THERE TO MIGRATE AS EASY AS OTHER COUNTRY IN THE WORLD SUCH AS UK, USA, CANADA, AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND. SWEDEN NEED MORE IMMIGRANTS IN THE FUTURE FOR ECONOMY GROWTH BECAUSE THE POPULATION OF SWEDES ARE LESS COMPARE TO THE SIZE OF THE COUNTRY.
HARRY
Country:  MALAYSIA, Jul 9, 2010
MAYBE SWEDISH GOVERNMENT CAN DO SOMETHING ON IT SO THAT SWEDEN WILL BECOME MORE FRIENDLY AND LESS EXPENSIVE COUNTRY TO STAY FOR THOSE WHO PLAN TO MOVE THERE IN FUTURE.
HARRY
Country:  MALAYSIA, Jul 9, 2010
AFTER READING ALL COMMENT ABOVE, I SCARE TO MOVE TO SWEDEN TO START MY NEW LIFE AS IMMIGRANT. AT 1ST, I'M SO EXCITED TO MOVE AND WORK THERE SOMEWHERE IN OCTOBER THIS YEAR BUT ABIT CONFUESS WITH ALL THE NEGATIVE COMMENTS ABOUT SWEDEN.
Jesse
Country:  Canada, Jul 8, 2010
Okay, first off, Canada is home to the first nations, aboriginal people, so if you come to Canada, remember you are visitors in someone else's home, this is not for you to exploit, do that in your own country.As for Sweden, the men pride themselves to much on being easy as do the women, anyone can buy bleach and be blonde..please show me some depth to swedish culture other than that most dont believe in God.it is not appealing at this point, where is culture and God in all of this.
N Webber
Country:  Australia, Jul 7, 2010
I found that Swedish people are very polite like all Scandinavian's.
We had visitors last year here in Melbourne. They were very impressed with Australia and they are coming next year for another visit.
N.Webber
Country:  Australia, Jul 7, 2010
Sweden sounds like a perfect Country.....
Nitin Anand
Country:  India, Jun 30, 2010
Thanks to the nice people i had been around with and somebody special...Jag Alskar dig
Nitin
Country:  India, Jun 30, 2010
I Like it very much...cheers
Angel
Country:  Venezuela, Jun 23, 2010
I love Sweden. It's a wonderfull country. For those who are negati-ve guys, I remark a wise saying: "You can not have the best of both worlds", So please enjoy in Sweden the good things and try to live up with the things you don't like. It's just a human actitude: "to do waht the romans do" or in this case "please do what the swedish people do or you'll always live in a hell of unhapiness. Lovely regards to Swedwn and her people.
Sofía
Country:  Spain, Jun 22, 2010
I think that Sweden is a very beautiful country that everyone should visit, it's special and I love it. I wished so bad that I could have been there on the wedding! It's a safe country but its very exotic and the persons who lives there are nice and SO inspiring!!!
Send my love to the whole country! ;P
Qin
Country:  China P.R.of, Jun 20, 2010
If that is what you care most, forget the rest troubles please. You can not get all aspects to be perfect for you, if you don't work hard to pursue them.
Personnally, I like Sweden very much. Especially its green and fair society, which is Chinese should try to learn from.
People in cold areas-based cultures over the globe tend not to be so direct and passionate, that's what I have in mind. Anyway, Swedish people are very friendly and glad to help, I have heard of it.
Qin
Country:  China P.R.of, Jun 20, 2010
I just want to point out that when you are enjoying some things, you can not be able to enjoy other good things in life. I guess you are much older than me, I'm just coming to Sweden for University education.
Sweden is close to the hometown of fairytale. but it doesn't mean that you imagine there is some sort of paradise or perfect places in this world. You have chosen Sweden. Think about what's your original purpose. What are you setting out to get rid of? Have you achieved that in Sweden?
Qin
Country:  China P.R.of, Jun 20, 2010
From those comments, It seemed that "the wounded" really got wounded. feeling quite sorry for him or her. But, if you are worrying about money and people's attitude, Why don't you come to China? Here you can enjoy the cheapest goods in the world and the greatest respect for all foreigners.
I'm not making an advertisement for my country.I confess it's really not a good destination for immigrants.
charles
Country:  Nigeria, Jun 16, 2010
Some comments here about living in Sweden are discouraging but experience prevails; best to have first hand experience before judgement.
Darija
Country:  Croatia, Jun 15, 2010
I'm looking forward to seeing (and maybe staying to live in) Sweden regardless of comments here. I'm only worried if I'll adjust ok because your mentality is quite different then ours, if it is true about you people being quite reserved. :)
Brisingr880
Country:  England, Jun 7, 2010
I went skiing in Sweden! BEAUTIFUL!!! LOL!!! It was -20 though...
maada
Country:  israel, Jun 1, 2010
is there a druze in sweden?
Lilah
Country:  United States, May 31, 2010
Wow! Sweden is so beautiful!
I definitely want to visit it someday! :)
Anders
Country:  Sweden, May 29, 2010
some swedes are racists but the most people aren't. Under 5 % of the population are and they are often idiots whit bad education, they don´t realize that we need immigrants. so please everybody don´t think swedes are racists just because some who wrote on this page are.
mobrok . k . d
Country:  sweden, May 29, 2010
Do not wait for sweden to do something for you ....ask your self what i have done for Sweden .?
I am immigrant living in Sweden ,,, the land of freedom education and technology .
I am ready to die for sweden
God bless Sweden
Åke
Country:  Sweden, May 28, 2010
If you are a foreigner reading theese posts, don't be discouraged by the seemingly narrow-minded swedes that post stuff about how hard it is to live in Sweden and how no one want's you here. We do want you here.

The amount of imigrants is not to high, actually the calculations say that we're going to be needing about 700000 more imigrants by the year 2030 to support our growing elderly population.

And yes, tuition is free for foreigners aswell as natives, atleast for now.
Borg
Country:  Sweden, May 27, 2010
continued from below...

you all know that saying "money is everything"?? well it couldn't be any more true when it comes to living in Sweden. Be very aware of the super high costs of living here before you come (if you come). The trade-off for living in a country that is so well developed & clean etc is the SUPER HIGH TAXES that pay for it all. Money doesn't grow on trees. It will come out of your pockets VERY FAST when you get here. Better have lots of money for living in Sweden...
Borg
Country:  Sweden, May 27, 2010
The MAIN PROBLEM in SWE is all the dumb immigrants that come here thinking that it's some sort of easy dreamland. That's why 9 out of every 10 foreigners that come here leave after 2 or 3 months because they find out the real truth, VERY HARD, EXPENSIVE country to live in. It's a simple equation : no jobs + expensive country to live in = harsh existence for immigrants. The only ones that do well here are those that already have lots of money when they come here!!!
M
Country:  Sweden, May 24, 2010
Rant rant rant.

Check out the stats:
http://www.integrationindex.eu/integrationindex/2549.html

You were saying? Check out the section on public perceptions as well. It's easy to see yourself as a victim and most people here will see through your "80% of Sweden is racist" lies. :)
the wounded
Country:  sweden, May 23, 2010
you guys dont feel what we feel and what we see . and the minstry of integration is useless , just a name on the paper ,one last wish ..... we dont want your money , we need love ,
and if you tell me that there is no racism , i say sorry buddy , the racism is 80 % in this country , but you dont know . and hopefully the good swedes will win againts the bad ones , whoever they might be .
the wounded
Country:  sweden, May 23, 2010
only the rscist wing will use the financial problems to increase the focus on poor immigrants . those immigrants who already have eniugh problems in theír live that mountains cannot bear . the immigrants need nothing but welicoming hearts and real integration system so that they can start work and be productive and feel that they are apart of their new country
the wounded
Country:  sweden, May 23, 2010
and , what goes to the immigrants is only a small percentage of the taxes . check your national budget . and your dady pay his taxes because he needs to do that according to the system of the country , not because they collect money for immigrants . and thats why we cannot see a single NGO that collect donations to improve immigrants live .
the wounded
Country:  sweden, May 23, 2010
and please stop telling about your dads money given to immigrants . your dad pay his taxes . and the goverment have plan for spending taxes including assistance for immigrants and poverty in the world according to the international conventions . if we would wait for you and your father to pay directly to the immigrants then we should have waited hundereds of years before a penny gets out of your pockets
A swede
Country:  Sweden, May 22, 2010
Sweden have really good healthcare, free school lot's of stuff and many immigrants doesn't learn (refuse?) understandable swedish. I could begin talking of all the reasons your county is racist and your religon causes all problems in the world, but i don't.
A Swede
Country:  sweden, May 22, 2010
But don't say sweden is racist country #1, if i moved to whatever country, india, pakistan, japan, i will get treated different than the "real" citizens, because i'm different. Sweden accept "asyl" for many thousand immigrants a year, many countries doesn't accept immigrants at all.
A swede
Country:  Sweden, May 22, 2010
But you say no one sit beside you in the bus, if the bus is really full and that happens, yes, thats strange, but Swedes in general don't like to sit with a stranger, no matter where youre from, white or black, a swede will sit somewhere else than you (if there are unused seats).
Sweden is also a very expensive country, and that might aggravate your experience of sweden.
A Swede
Country:  Sweden, May 22, 2010
Answer to "the wounded":

I don't know where you live and how bad your experience really have been, but sure, some parts of sweden can be maybe less friendly to immigrants, but can't see why you have the right to classify Swedes as racists? I do think Swedes treat immigrants a little different than people born swedes.
the wounded
Country:  sweden, May 22, 2010
... do you guys have any swedish friends ... they laughed .. and said foret it ... this country is only two parts . the swedes and immigrants .... for more than 40 yeras its same ,

if you have black hair , or you are a foriegner, then sorry , you will expect people spitting so much near you . they are very racist with homes and appartemnts renting out to immigrants , trust me , law is the only thing that make them stop making problems for the immigrants ,
the wounded
Country:  sweden, May 22, 2010
I learend from my experiences that countries help immigrants to stand on their feet as soon as possible in order to depend on themselves and start working saved by sweden . they want you under the table all the times , I said ok i will do my best , i have acollege degree and i will find somthing myself , but later on i found peopel of my country with PH.D and MA selling vegetables though they lived more than 20 yeras in this country . I asked them
the wounded
Country:  sweden, May 22, 2010
they told us to attend school , which is something good , but no one explained how we could take the bus their or how the hell we could get their . and if you miss one single appointement for they take away all your monthly social payments for food and rent . with no mercy , even those social workers ( handlägare ) who are supposed to take care of you in the first two years of your new live , they are not , but spies and as if they are paid to make your live as hell .
the wounded
Country:  sweden, May 22, 2010
in the first day they started telling us about the parlement and the king and where he came from and all diffirent of things that the immigrant doenot need in the as astart , and the funny thing all the information was in swedish , a language that we hear for the first time . can you immagine that untill now we dont fully understand our rights and how we can defend ourselves ,
the wounded
Country:  sweden, May 22, 2010
, By the way iám avery civilized and educated person with avery nice family , and seculiar not religious so as not to think of me badly . I am talking about this because iam deeply heart from the bottom of my heart that i was put in this situation and swa this miserible fact of the swedes . I had an oath on myself not to take any public transportation as long as i can , just to avoid the pain . when i first a rrived , and through what they cal the integration system ,
the wounded
Country:  sweden, May 22, 2010
AM sure that some immigrants are making problems , but this is not an excuse to be like them , they can easily deport those trouble makers if they feel that they are to be deported . in 4 yeras now I couldnot make a single friendship with all the attempts , even the building i live in , no one say hello
the wounded
Country:  sweden, May 22, 2010
i found them the most racist people on earth . ask me about them . they belive every one on earth think about their krona , forgetting that millions of people ( misled ) think they are human .

when you are on bus m, no one will sit beside you , no one will look in to your eyes , when you buy something the through the change on the desk unlike the swedes , they put it in their hands with a smile . here everybody hates everybody .
the wounded
Country:  sweden, May 22, 2010
Hello everyone .

i am an immigrant in sweden for couple of years . iI spent all my saving of 30 yeras of work untill i was able to reach sweden along with my family . It cost me like 70000 us dolars to arrive to this country just to escape the death in my country . I chose Sweden thinking that it is one of the most human and welcoming country for immigrants , unfortunatelly i was totally wrong , from the first week i realized that all was said a bour sweden and human rights was bullshit ,
Susanna
Country:  England, May 18, 2010
I have just come back from a visit to Sweden,having done my research into the country,including learning some of the language,before I left home.I agreed withthe attitude and policies of the Swedes-if only they existed in the U.K. we would have fewer problems.
mia
Country:  greece, May 17, 2010
continuing..I read even ridiculous things about Viking'sgenes you have to possess in order to survive in sweden.I declare tottally dissapointed from this swedish behaviour as it doesn't simply want to advise you about disadvantages.What a pity!!
mia
Country:  greece, May 17, 2010
I agree with Olga from Ukraine.Here in Greece we also see scandinavians as civilised people and their society of course we think is tolerant,without racism,with many opportunities....We think everything is ideal there!I was totally surprised to see people who declare to be swedish trying in many ways discourage foreigners from coming to their country.The funny thing is that the page is supposed to attract tourists and people go to sweden.
Jadran
Country:  Slovenia, May 17, 2010
Hi...My girl and I are planing to come to SWE to work... she is in transport logistic and I'm in medicine (technician) ... We heard that te wages are gigantic si it true? I mean like 3000€ a month? And how hard is it to find a job? Could anyone answer me pleas...we are very interested in Swe. becouse we heard only good things about it ...
Velik pozdrav iz Slovenie...:)
Mandeep
Country:  India, May 14, 2010
YOU FORGOT RACIST!!!!!!
my friend experienced a LOT of racism in Sweden!!! in fact, so much so that she feels so unwelcome there she is planning to come back home to India now, even cutting her studies short to do so... I thought it would be a very welcoming country for immigrants, but reality shows the OPPOSITE!!! ugggh
John
Country:  UK, May 14, 2010
Yes I know it's very expensive country to live in. I have visited there twice now from the UK. Next time I go (hopefully sometime in the next few years again) I will definately make sure I take a lot more money with me, i mean save up a lot more. I ran out of money very quickly last time in Sweden. Luckily i had a friend who owns a house in the outskirts of Stockholm, he helped me stay there longer than i could afford to! expensive country though...
hmmm
Country:  Malaysia, May 13, 2010
Quite a lot about just one country, and quite a number of them portray different opinions and experiences. Experience would perhaps make the all important difference!
Per
Country:  Sverige, May 13, 2010
continued... 1 McDonald's dinner will cost 10 to 12 dollars US or Canadian! and if you go to Burger King or somewhere else... then it's even more expensive!!! everything cost a lot here, it isn't even fair... this is just to warn people who might think of coming here... be very prepared for the high costs for everything, it's quite ridiculous actually!
Per
Country:  Sverige, May 13, 2010
Sweden VERY expensive country to live in!!! it's okay to visit for short vacation- like 1 or 2 weeks, maybe even 3 weeks... BUT, way too expensive to live in long-term or permanently! seriously!!! Sweden is one of the MOST expensive countries to live in all of Europe! even basics like food and transit pass will put you in the poor-house. have fun always searching the pockets and purses for money you don't have... haha
Julie Sison
Country:  Philippines, May 12, 2010
ive visited sweden about two years ago,and stayed there for about a year and a half, i didnt had any problems regarding racism though i had encountered an ol white woman who keeps on spitting the floor once she saw me,didnt bothered me at all,i thought she was just sick,until my sister tol me that it was a recist..well sweden is a very colorful country,very nice to visit..
Johan
Country:  Canada, May 3, 2010
So if anyone is looking for the absolute highest quality of life in the entire world... you can find the absolute best employment and education opportunities, as well as the best healthcare in the world, then you must come to CANADA!!! It's absolutely the easiest, nicest, most practical country to live in this entire planet!!! Canada is so much superior to Sweden. Fame & fortune, COME TO CANADA!!! We are waiting for you here, my friends. Canada is the light, the hope of the future.
Johan
Country:  Canada, May 3, 2010
hi 'm from Canada but am a full-blooded Swede. I was born in Stockholm and came to CAN with the fam when i was 8, I'm now 30. Canada is a MUCH easier country to live in than SWE. It's so much easier to get good jobs in Canada than it is in Sweden, it's not even comparable. Sweden is one of the hardest countries to find any employment opportunities at all. It's brutal. CAN is super easy to have good jobs and high-quality of life. I only visit SWE sometimes now. Canada is best country on earth!!!
celtic41
Country:  nova scotia canada , May 3, 2010
aww thanks Emma, im realy thinking of coming over across the pond to live .what i have seen Nova Scotia is not that much diff then Sweden the weather and the landscape are so much the same and so are all the folks
Sweden.se
Country:  Sweden, May 3, 2010
Sanpreet and Sara, Yes, there are some racists in Sweden – as in most countries, unfortunately. But most people would say that Sweden is characterized by the opposite: tolerance. Sweden is also ranked number one on the Migrant Integration Policy Index: http://www.integrationindex.eu/topics/2638.html
And celtic41, I've met some great Canadians and am working with some Canadian freelance writers who have decided to move here. So Sweden–Canada seems to be a good combination!
/Emma
celtic41
Country:  canada , May 3, 2010
wondering... how do sweden people feel about canadians ?
Sara
Country:  SWE , May 2, 2010
Sweden is a very racist country, that will never change. The racism here doesn't ever get better as time goes by, but it gets continually worse. Racial segregation & discrimination continues to get much worse all the time. It's because it's all the immigrants & foreigners that always cause ALL the problems in SWE. They always bring with them all the problems of their own home-countries where they came from, and all the real Swedes know this. It's why they really dislike any foreigners.
Sanpreet
Country:  SWE, May 2, 2010
Sweden is THE MOST RACIST COUNTRY in the Western World, and definately the most racist in all of Europe!!!!! It's a modern-day Nazi regime. If you are clearly not a Swede but are an immigrant or a foreigner, the Swedes will not even acknowledge your existence in public. They will never even look you in the eye when you stand in line to pay for something. Swedes hate foreigners. They see them as nothing but invaders on their homeland. Swedes will always hate foreigners. Can't wait to back India!!
Hans
Country:  Sweden, May 2, 2010
carry on from below... Even the cost of basics necessities like food ie. dairy products, meat, toiletries, etc is very expensive. You will quickly find that the Swedish Kronor doesn't take you very far here. And if you plan on going out to the nightclubs and/or movies sometimes you better have lots of money to spend. This is to alert anyone who comes here: be very prepared for the extreme high costs of living in Sweden. You will be VERY surprised at how much everything costs!
Hans
Country:  Sweden, May 2, 2010
To anyone who plans to visit Sweden or come to study or work here... just make sure that you bring lots and LOTS of money with you when you come. Or if you don't you will have a terrible time in Sweden. Everything is so very expensive here. Sweden can be a wonderful place to be if you have the funds. Sweden can be an absolute nightmare to be if you don't have the funds. It's one of the most expensive countries to live in all of Europe!!!
Emil, natural born Swede
Country:  the Kingdom o Sweden, May 1, 2010
Sweden is a monarchy - not a democracy. The Swedish king loans his power to the Swedish government. The people of Sweden have been fooled for decades, led to believe we are a great neutral country. Believe me -the sceenery here is outstanding with vast forrests and our unique sweetwater archipelago and the swedes are warmhearted - not the racist nazis others think we are (it was the present king's father who let the nazis pass thru our nation). Do visit us - we need the cash. ;7D
bizu
Country:  Bangladesh, Apr 27, 2010
i love Sweden bcoz its so beautiful county...my brother living here more than 5 yrs and he is a student.he didn't get Swedish passport yet and i want to visit Sweden...can i go there
charles
Country:  Nigeria, Apr 27, 2010
Thanks Chris for that inspiring comment. I hope to meet more people like u in Sweden. Cheers man.
Chris
Country:  Sweden/Norway, Apr 26, 2010
Ofcourse (like everywhere else) there are people that because of fear dont like people from different cultures but those small amount of people doesn´t represent sweden. I ve been travelling alot and I can say that Sweden has a lot to offer. Come here and have a good time- you are more than welcome :-D
See you//Chris
Chris
Country:  Sweden/Norway, Apr 26, 2010
Hi guys! Im from Sweden but live in Norway now. I probably move back to Sweden soon cause I miss it so much. There are SO many good things to say about Sweden, so many nice things to see,people to meet. Swedes are not racists, we are one of the most multiculture-countries in the world and we like people from all over the world and we are interested in different cultures.
Anna
Country:  Sweden, Apr 26, 2010
To;stellabella4488
Germany! no surprise-complete nazi view! what a horrible terrible post! Everyone in the world is beautiful+have you thought about that its many Swedes who adopt and what about mix raced children who are as much Swedes as anyone else with"swedes genes"! Jesus!
My
Country:  Sweden/UK, Apr 26, 2010
Sweden a beautiful country but Swedes are racist and think they are above everyone else in the world. Most Swedes I met abroad think they are the most pretty and clever people in the world. Sweden- homogeneous country with little tolerance for people who are not blue eyed/blonde. In fact a lot of people are "closet racist" which you will notice if you work in Sweden. I now live in the UK –a country not without its problems but a much more vibrant and interesting country.
Dmk
Country:  Sweden, Apr 24, 2010
Thanx to "the third way" and the SAP sweden has evolved over the past century into on of the most advanced nations in the world in regards to human rights, democracy, social justice, women rights and equality. Alltough the "Moderaterna" inspired from the USA is trying to ruin the welfare for the common people with tax cuts and 1984 surveillance methods (FRA) i and many others hopes that they dont get far, and that SAP will take back the power in the next election!
Swedish teenager
Country:  Sweden, Apr 24, 2010
Ohhhh i love my country so much!!!!!!!! WE ARE THE BEST COUNTRY IN THE WORLD!!!!!
Choi Roselle
Country:  America, Apr 15, 2010
...cool...not very interested in this stuffs.......
Hasan
Country:  Bangladesh, Apr 14, 2010
I hearted Sweden one of the best place in the world for education but really terrible to continue live style for 3rd world country's people.
charles
Country:  Nigeria, Apr 9, 2010
So many negative comments on this blog to discourage one from spending a night in Sweden.
Common guys be positive; at least there should be some positives in Sweden to comment about.
KHP
Country:  Bangladesh, Apr 7, 2010
I have traveled to Sweden 3 times and will be more times since I worked in a Swedish multinational abroad.

I found Sweden one of the best place in summer but really terrible in winter. Swedes are one of generous and friendly among Westerners!

Looking forward more excitement there…Can someone give more hints?
EmmeB
Country:  Sweden, Apr 7, 2010
Eden, don't worry about the hating black people issue. I don't feel Swedes hate black people. One of my Swedish friend is working in one of biggest company in Sweden. His boss is a black woman who came from South Africa. They don't care if you are black or white. All they care is if you have the right skill and qualification to offer to this job. Also if you are a hard worker, willing to learn new things.
Eden
Country:  New Zealand, Apr 7, 2010
Carry On From Below: My mate that invited me to Sweden is all good with me being dark i don't know why other people have to hate on us. That part of life is over! People still should'nt be hating us just because of our colour! nobody's perfect! And people shouldn't be judged by there colour! It's rude and pathetic!
Thank You :)
Eden
Country:  New Zealand, Apr 7, 2010
Hey. Im from New Zealand, and im planning to go to Sweden in July. I heard it's a beautiful place, But after reading the comments, i notice that Sweden's not the biggest fan of dark people, and since im Maori and oviously dark i don't know if i should go now.
Second gen immigrant
Country:  Sweden, Mar 31, 2010
Cont. Living here, the best ting about this country is that school is Free. Also in regards to gender it's fairly neutral. Still some ways to go of course, but as a woman and compared to other places I've been I simply find that very relaxing.
Second gen immigrant
Country:  Sweden, Mar 31, 2010
Summer and spring are longer down in the south. :)

I think the biggest issue is jobs. For one, there's few of them, and also segregation issues are still pretty new to Sweden (compared to the US eg) and laws need to be better to protect against discrimination.

praveen
Country:  india, Mar 31, 2010
but now in sweden many indians are leaving here country is also good........
mahabub
Country:  Bangladesh, Mar 26, 2010
its my dream to go there........SE is so beautiful county what i saw from internet ..........
bbbbbbbbribri
Country:  your favorite place, Mar 26, 2010
this gives me no information for my project. DUE TOMORROW!!!!
Dan
Country:  England, Mar 25, 2010
EXPENSIVE + COLD + RACIST + NO JOBS = S W E D E N ! ! !
a beautiful country, but neither a good one or a practical one, by any means.

BOOOOOOOO. 2 thumbs down!!!
Jens
Country:  sweden, Mar 23, 2010
well I know first-hand how ridiculous the prices are for everything here. I'm from Denmark just working here as a marine welder now. But i thought DNK was very expensive, and then i came here!! it's like 2.5 to 3 times more for everything here. But i will be going back home in about 18 months from now. I will have a better life back in Denmark after all, mainly due to super high cost of liveing here in Sweden.
Inga-Lisa
Country:  SVE, Mar 23, 2010
... This is why 9 out of every 10 foreigners that come to SWEwith high hopes end up leaving and going back to their home countries within the first 6 months. Not to mention that people truly don't understand just how expensive it really is to live a normal, average life in Sweden. It's one of the most expensive countries to live in Europe!!! everything is horrendously expensive... even the basics like food & bus pass! crazy expensive!!!
Inga-Lisa
Country:  SVE, Mar 23, 2010
The SWE gov't keeps letting in more and more immigrants trying to entice people to come study & work here. But there exists a MAJOR problem with this in Sweden. The gov't want to attract foreigners to come & work here to stimulate the economy in these rough times. BUT... the problem is that there are absolutely NO jobs to get here!!! the equation doesn't make any sense... come here to work & contribute to society... BUT when you get here there arent any jobs to get... yikes
Maia
Country:  Sverige, Mar 16, 2010
Oh Yes, freezing cold it is!! actually way too cold for my liking, and i was born and lived here for 28 years! i still can't get fully used to just how cold it gets, it like you trapped inside your house for 8 or 9 months of the year, LOL. nothing to do about that...
BJORN
Country:  Sweden, Mar 16, 2010
and it's not just any WINTER 8 to 9 months of the year here... it's the COLDEST WINTER 8 to 9 months of the year here!!! Sweden winter's are ABSOLUTELY FREEZING COLD!!! This is no joke, you will feel like your face is being bitten off during the freezing winter. It can get to MINUS -45 degrees Celcius in Stockholm on a daily basis for 8 to 9 months of the year here. But more average is about -30 Celcius. If you like it freezing cold, then please come, if you don't, then don't come.
BJORN
Country:  Sweden, Mar 16, 2010
HAHAHAHAHA... welcome the the land of the extreme dark and cold!!! HAHAHAHAHA. You will all freeze your asses off here!!! WINTER 8 to 9 months of the year!!! Summer VERY VERY short, maybe 1.5 to 2 months tops. But even in mid summer month it never gets that warm here. Welcome to the cold, dark north!!! Our Viking ancestors (Swedes) gave us good genes to live in this very cold climate... BUT for the rest of you... YOU GONNA FREEZE TO DEATH!!! HAHAHAHA
Raisa
Country:  Sweden, Mar 10, 2010
Well I know 2 things about Sweden that will always be part of life in this country: 1)A lot of racism (that will never change), and 2) the very high costs of living (even basic food is very expensive!!) Transit pass (which you definately need) is also extremely expensive. If you are prepared to afford all the necessary things to live here then you should come. If you are not prepared ie(don't have significant money) then u better choose another different country!
Josh
Country:  Sweden, Mar 10, 2010
This is the coolest place ever to look stuff up!
EDGAR
Country:  Germany, Mar 9, 2010
I found this site and wanted to post a comment of my personal experience. I lived in SWeden for 5.5 years, the beauty fo the country is unparalleled. But yes it was extremely hard to find any good job there, even for highly educated. It's like 15,000 people applying for 1 job for everything there. The weather was far too dark and cold for me to live there permanently. winter 8 months/year, dark, freezing cold. I back in Germany now, nice warm weather :)
Santoli
Country:  Sweden, Mar 9, 2010
also, it's very expensive to live here. If you don't land a very well paying job very quickly you will be forever trying to "catch-up" here, like i have been. The minimal (and i mean minimal) student assistance is enough for 3 meals per month!!! (at McDonalds), it's really nothing to speak of. I have business degree, no jobs here to get. I worked at pizzaria for 4 years here. I going back to Turkey in 3 months. Going home so happy!
Santoli
Country:  Sweden, Mar 9, 2010
hi i'm Santoli i'm 34 years old, i come from Turkey but now live in Sweden for almost 6 years already,,, wow time flew by so fast for me here. But there exist many many hardships in this country for immigrants (any immigrants). Higher standard and quality of living doesn't come without it's huge costs. Sweden is not a dream country...
charles
Country:  Nigeria, Mar 8, 2010
I've read all the comments on this blog; the encouraging ones and the negative ones. racism and segregation exist every where; we need to learn to manage it and live with it.
However, I hope to study for my MSc in sweden by august.
My choice of sweden is due to the high quality of education and training which one can always build a career in. I hope to live in sweden after studies if and only if i get a job.
Pol
Country:  Croatia, Mar 5, 2010
I watched a croatian documentary about life in Sweden couple of years ago and high prices were clearly demonstrated, some of them 4-5 times biger than in Croatia (for example ice-cream ball =3 Eur; Pizza = 15-20 Eur, pack of fruit = 10 Eur). Of course if you have big enough earnings then it shouldn't be a problem to pay taxes, when it is for higer purpouse of maintaining prosperous society. What do you need more ? ...
Per
Country:  SWE, Mar 5, 2010
bUT The SWE government doesn't give a generous lending hand as people might think. Living costs in here are VERY high compared to most of the rest of Europe. Taxes are VERY high to pay for decent healthcare & social welfare systems. Alcohol is VERY expensive & gas PRICES ridiculous! That why most people don't drive in SWE but take transit everywhere- which keeps pollution very low. But its even VERY expensive for monthly bus/train pass, ridiculous prices actually!!! but must have it
Emil
Country:  Sweden, Mar 5, 2010
adding from below... Also i am speaking the God honest truth. I have several immigrant friends that live here in Sweden. The real truth is that if you come to this country for whatever reason, be it school, to live & work etc., the ones that only ever find it a pleasurable experience are the ones that already have significant money when they come here. The ones that bring in money when they come are the ones that only prosper here. For everyone else it is very difficult. This is honest truth
Emil
Country:  Sweden, Mar 5, 2010
It seems to me that a lot of people have a lot of misguided onformation about Sweden in general. Sweden is NOT a country where everything is easy, everyone is NOT nice, and it is VERY difficult to get jobs here-even for the SWEDES themselves. Students that wish to move here and eventually get citizenship will be in for a real surprise when their immigration applications are revoked because they cannot find any work ever!!! this is a real fact, don't be surprised.
Pol
Country:  Croatia, Mar 4, 2010
There is no point in moving to another country (or staying in your own) whatever beautifull it is and pleasent people might be, if you can't find decent job there for living. I was just checking EURES today and it seems there are only 386 (probably very specific) job offers for entire Sweden, not to mention if you are not EU / EFTA resident. ...
Simon
Country:  Sweden, Mar 1, 2010
Continued from below. And youll find that in any other country, now how good it is, there will always be some racism. There will always be bad stuff in any country. Swedens not perfect, but id say its pretty good.
Simon
Country:  Sweden, Mar 1, 2010
Continued from below. But some of you comment and say that anybody with dark features will not be welcomed. Ive got brown eyes, nobodys ever said anything to me. And my cousin has black hair, shes perfectly alright. Shes also Swedish. Although you might get a slightly bumpy ride if you have dark skin. Not all swedes have blonde hair, blue eyes etc. Even though the majority do though.
Simon
Country:  Sweden, Mar 1, 2010
Here to clarify: Im born in Sweden and I live in England. Of course Sweden has its downsides, notibally the expensive stuff. And the fact that whiles the quality of life is high, its not gonna happen by magic. Just like in any other country, you have to work for it. And just like any other country, there will be certain factors which will give you a higher chance of getting a job, like age.
Shan
Country:  Amerika, Mar 1, 2010
i think sweden is a kool kat
Inese
Country:  Latvia, Feb 27, 2010
Well,well,well.Sweden is a beautiful country ? Sorry,but there are really more beautiful countries,like Norway or...I find the swedish
people spoiled...never experienced wars and too proud of their country.Unfortunately,soon sweeds will be the minority,thanks to many immigrants,who have 5-6 kids,but sweeds only 1-3.And what more-bureaucratical country.As a EU member I was faced with many difficulties here.What even more,many refuges are not refuges(especially from Rysland).
bobusa
Country:  Netherlands, Feb 23, 2010
Going on vacation this year to Sweden. I was skeptical! Not any more. Looks like the Netherlands in many ways except that nature is very beautiful! I'm looking forward to our visit!
Ivan Juric
Country:  Australia, Feb 22, 2010
Im visiting Stockholm and Karlskrona in August. This will be my first visit to Sweden and I'm very much looking forward to it.
Ivan
Sofia
Country:  USA, Feb 19, 2010
Sweden is one of the best countries in the world, in many aspects! I've been there many times and I feel bound to go back at least one time a year! The people are very nice, well educated and humorous!! And the nature are wonderful, can't be compared to nothing else!
I think all of you guys who never been to Sweden should visit there! It changed my life and my perspective of other cultures!

I LOVE SWEDEN!
Angela H.
Country:  USA, Feb.15,2010 , Feb 15, 2010
Sweden is cool and so is every country. I also think anything to do with war is stupid. Even video games that are all about war and killing is only what stupid people do do pass the time instead of a good book. You shoudn't enjo killing or enjoy someone being in pain or dying. This is what i say about that:

GET A LIFE YOU LOSERS!
me myself and I
Country:  USA, Feb 8, 2010
Sweden Sucks
Surkon
Country:  canada, Feb 5, 2010
ohmi goodness, why does everyone have to hate on different countrys? Its lame if you think your ontop of the world because of where you live. Everywhere is equal in greatness and diversity. People need to chill yo. LIKE CALM DOWN> jesus. Sweden is cool :D
pop princess
Country:  london, Feb 2, 2010
I love sweden because of one person!!!! The only and fittest man on earth .......

BASSHUNTER!!!!!! <3
I LOVE HIM SOOOOO MUCH!
Adam
Country:  Feb 2, 2010
God bless Sweden
Jay
Country:  Aus, Jan 25, 2010
God only exists in the heads of idiots, Jerusalem is a virus.

<3 sweden="sweden">
Stan
Country:  Sweden, Jan 20, 2010
I love Sweden
Bman
Country:  USA, Jan 17, 2010
Sweden is great country.
Bman
Country:  USA, Jan 17, 2010
Hey, Melanie, the British is your God, Pray to the British because they gave you the land and Jerusalem.
Melanie
Country:  Europe, Jan 17, 2010
Shame on Sweden for the attempt of taking away Jerusalem from the Jews. Jerusalem is and will forever remain the capital of Israel. Don't fight against God, because what if He fights agains you.
Apvatar3000
Country:  Canada, Jan 17, 2010
I have never witnessed a nation's elected politicians so
short-sighted and dump-as Swedish politicians-in allowing
"all shorts of people to come to Swedan" for free education !!!
Not only that-the people of Swedish seems not to realise their
complaceny in allowing this to happen!! dont allow dangerous
religions to setup up roots in your country!!!
Pekka
Country:  Finland, Jan 12, 2010
Sweden has the best icehockey team in the world. Right after Finland!!
wajid
Country:  Pakistan, Jan 9, 2010
Hi all of you.......

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Thanks,
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Mohsen
Country:  Iran, Jan 9, 2010
hi
i need student visa info .... I am residing in Iran
i ve just heard that education in swe is free...
so gyz any one there who can provide me this info
how to get there ... plz ... i wud highly appreciate...
plz contact me on my email add
stellabella4488
Country:  germany, Jan 7, 2010
when you let lots of immigrants from outside Europe in you run the risk of them multiplying so fast that one day in the not too distant future they will outnumber the local populace. Do we want Sweden to turn into a land of dark-skinned people. NO! Swedish beauty and genes need to be protected.
BoJI woman
Country:  USA, Jan 7, 2010
Thank you Martin. I really appreciate the info. Hopefully, I'll get there in the next couple of years. (The recession has hit)
Amanjot Ubhi
Country:  Canada, Jan 7, 2010
Even though I have never been to Sweden it seems to be like a very peaceful and beautiful place. I started learning more about Sweden when I had an assignment on it. I wish I could to Sweden someday.
Martin
Country:  Sweden, Jan 6, 2010
Hi Boji Woman,

Everyone in Sweden can speak English (with a few exceptions). English is the second language tought in school.

So no worries. Take a trip to Sweden and enjoy!

Cheers
BOJI woman
Country:  USA, Jan 6, 2010
I wondered if my being from the USA would show on my previous post. I'm interested in where my ancestors came from...will check back to see if anyone posts
Boji woman
Country:  USA, Jan 6, 2010
My Great Grandparents immigrated from Sweden. I'm 50% Swedish. If I come to Sweden, not knowing the language, will I be able to communicate in order to find the farm of my ancestors?
wow
Country:  bolivia, Jan 6, 2010
thnx
Brandon
Country:  United Kingdom, Jan 5, 2010
Well I'm coming to live in Sweden next year. I'm from Bath in England, I speak fluent Swedish, German, English, Portuguese and French. Well educated, and can support myself. I guess I may need to die my hair blonde then to be accepted (though I'll end up looking like Stan from Eminem's video). Come on people don't take the representation of a minority to portray the true story. If you want to live there then go for it. Only experience creates an opinion.
GO DENMARK
Country:  Sweden, Jan 4, 2010
Sweden is one of the world´s most awful countries. Denmark is way better.
Chikwado
Country:  Nigeria, Jan 2, 2010
I've read a lot about Sweden and haven't found any thing not totally heart-warming! My friend visited Sweden last year for the FDI Conference and had wonderful things to say. It is therefore, very disappointing to read many comments by Swedes who seem to be angry at having foreigners love their country. I think you should be grateful to God instead since it wasn't your choice the country you were born into. I love Sweden and will be there this year!
Michele
Country:  Italy, Dec 24, 2009
I don't really know how many brains viking bloodlines carried in the modern time.I guess "don't feed the troll" is the right answer to any donkey claiming a viking Heritage. A funny speech in my country tells, referring to Nordic countries: "when we were discovering homosexuality they were climbing down from the trees".BTW i guess sweden is a killing loveable country even from someone living in Firenze.hope to come soon.
valval
Country:  usa, Dec 21, 2009
im mostly swedish but nver been to sweden and i want to finaly visit
Byebye
Country:  SWE, Dec 21, 2009
> Finally, I have not fallen as low as the biggoted other ppl who have left coments here. I have a capable enough intelligence to realise that you cannot simply put people in categories and treat them accordingly. Swedes are all individuals and I have had the pleasure of meeting many many fabulous swedes. There are pros and cons here, just like anywhere else in the world.
Byebye
Country:  SWE, Dec 21, 2009
>As for myself, I am soon to be a doctor and payed for my own education abroad. I could easily stay here and help Sweden with its extreme shortage of doctors, but I have had enough of being seen as merely a "foreigner" and not a person. Im getting the heck out of here! Good luck getting some of those other not netter knowing /and dont forget FOREIGN/ doctors to come in and help your patients..>.
Byebye
Country:  SWE, Dec 21, 2009
>Just wish you also were decent/brave enough to actually utter these beliefs to your surroundings, and not just the ignorant surroundings. Maybe then many of us horrible non-blonde people /who by the way seem to all have ONE COMMON IDENTITY and no idividual ones/ will realise its time to stop telling ourselves we are living in a "peace loving" country. >
Byebye
Country:  SWE, Dec 21, 2009
I was told once upon a time that Swedes were very honest...Though I still remain sceptical to that after living here for over 13 years, I think you bunch have certainly demonstrated it on here with your comments about foreigners. Well done! Another great swedish trait to be proud of. First, honesty..and now, racism.>
ATASA
Country:  Oman, Dec 20, 2009
Not all ppl from the middle east are immigrants. Some are here only to study for a short period of time
I live in stockholm ONLY for study and I look forward to the day I finish and go back to my peaceful and beautiful home in the MIDDLE EAST.
But I love sweden though,,,ppl, summer weather, landscapes, shops, study....it is a nice place to spend sometime in but not whole ur life!!!!!
olga
Country:  Ukraine, Dec 20, 2009
According to the majority of the above comments -there's no way to come to Sweden for a foreigner. It was quite surprising to know that all the immigrants should be sent away immediately...How about tolerance, understanding not mentioning the helping hand. The Ukrainian image of Swedes is of a highly -civilised, very progressive and (first of all) tolerant society with no place for racism of xenophobia....hope i wil go on thainking like that when i visit this fabulous country.
Bosse
Country:  Sverige, Dec 20, 2009
I love women in Ukraine, especially one that is the most wonderful woman on this earth. Sweden will be a better country with such women and I hope that she wants to come to Sweden and share my life. I also hope that more Swedish men find their beloved in Ukraine so we may have more so wonderful people here in Sweden.
Hector
Country:  Sweden, Dec 19, 2009
SWE is not a rich country anymore, at all. It has already given all its money away to helping other countries in the world, like with foreign aid etc. All the stupid immigrants that keep coming into SWE have totally destroyed the Swedish monetary system, that was originally designed as a socialist system to help it's own citizens. This system is doomed for failure. Result: huge increases of taxes and living costs to compensate for this. Quality of life will go way down very soon ...
Svend
Country:  SWE, Dec 19, 2009
immigrants do nothing but bad for the country of Sweden. There are too many immigrants in Sweden. They all wish they were really Swedish but they will never be real, TRUE Swedes!!! This is because one cannot "become" Swedish just by gaining citizenship to the country. You have to have Swedish genetic bloodlines to be a real Swede. Everyone who wasn't born in Sweden, or doesn't have the Viking genes and bloodlines, is NOT a real Swede. Stop trying to be something you can never be!
Rapala
Country:  USA, Dec 18, 2009
Limit the influx of immigrant to this beautiful country on earth, especially peple from Middle east. Prevent future violent in this peaceful nation
GARY
Country:  USA, Dec 16, 2009
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Elvis Okolonji
Country:  Nigeria , Dec 15, 2009
I have read all the comment posted by friends. I will comment that i have a very clear and understanding view towards SWEDEN, and would love to be admitted to its school someday.
help
Country:  swe, Dec 14, 2009
the lowest elevation is in the bay of Lake Hammarsjön at 7.9 ft/2.4 m below sea level, and the highest point is Kebnekaise at 6,926 ft/2,111 m above sea level.
RjohMachJarie
Country:  United States of America, Dec 14, 2009
why is it that there are so many geographical facts listed but no HIGHEST AND LOWEST ELEVATIONS!!! i have a report due in less than two days, i only get 1 internet source, and i NEED that information!!!
frodo baggins
Country:  middle earth, Dec 9, 2009
my precious!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Living my life
Country:  England, Dec 7, 2009
I live in England, and I was born in Sweden. Ive been to USA and Spain. I hope to get back to Sweden very soon its so beautiful and quality of life is very high. I cant wait to move back someday.
Francois
Country:  France, Mexico, Dec 5, 2009
Sweden, one of he best places on Earth, great culture, great people, great lenguage, great music, great King.

Sverige! Du Gambla, du Fria!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Anna
Country:  Sweden, Dec 5, 2009
continuation from below:
Immigrants are doing a great deal of good for Sweden. At the geriatric care home where I work, a majority of the employees are immigrants. Who would take care of our elders if all these (competent & caring) immigrants were "sent away"? I also think it is our duty as a rich and peaceful country to accept people escaping deep poverty or war into our society.
I'm hoping for change, and for Sverigedemokraterna not to get into the parliament.
Anna
Country:  Sweden, Dec 5, 2009
I hope all you non-Swedes who've read these comments don't think that we all are racists because that's not true AT ALL!
Yes, there is a big problem of segregation in this country, so what's the answer to that problem? It's NOT to send away all immigrants but to work for integration between native Swedes and immigrants.
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Swedish
Country:  England, Nov 27, 2009
I was born in Sweden and its honestly the best place in the world. Ive been to America and Sweden has so much cleaner air.
Borje
Country:  Swe, Nov 27, 2009
The very thing that will cause the eventual total breakdown & collapse of Sweden is the far too loose immigration policies!!! Sweden does not even have anywhere near enough jobs for its own native Swedes!! & it continues to let in so many immigrants who come looking for jobs here... it's simple math my friends. The gov't can't even take proper care of its own native people, how the heck is it going to be able to take care of continually more immigrants flooding in?!
jimi hendrix
Country:  poop, Nov 10, 2009
im a pirate
agadir
Country:  algéria, Nov 9, 2009
sweden is a nice cuntry
ABBY
Country:  USA, Nov 9, 2009
I want to go to SWEDEN so bad!!!!! It is my report country
ggillies
Country:  Ireland, Oct 23, 2009
Hi, I struggle believing half the stuff I hear on this site.I have lived in Ireland most of my life,I was born in Liverpool, mum was irish living in england and my father was scottish..
Yes every country is plagued with immigration and a total lack of control on it and this has caused problems in ireland too.
I run a business and the swedish people I deal with our brilliant.
Every country need diversity and immigration but it needs to be controlled and this is where the breakdown lies.
Raghu Raj
Country:  India, Oct 19, 2009
I heard lots of things about Sweden and i know everybody is telling truth from bottom of their heart. I would like to be there in Sweden for little while... Thanks
RAJ
Swede
Country:  SWE, Oct 16, 2009
yes. very true. But the huge culture & ethnicity difference between native Swedes and immigrants coming from places in the Middle East, Africa, and Asia IS like black and white, or night and day!!! The truth is that if you aren't of northern European ethnicity but live in Sweden, you will always be seen as a foreigner here. That's just the way it is
Twinkle123
Country:  Swe, Oct 14, 2009
Continued from below once again...

Also....(just to let most people know one more thing about Islam in Sweden)

Historically, The VAST majority of all Muslims that live in Sweden (which remember, don't even practice Islam AT ALL in SWE) actually came from Turkey, parts of Romania, many of the Balkan countries in southern Europe, and some from African countries. The Vast majority didn't come from the Middle East at all.
Twinkle33
Country:  Swe, Oct 14, 2009
continued from below...

BUT, most of the immigrants that come from Iraq & Syria are actually Christians!!! There are huge populations of Christians in those 2 countries and they come to Sweden because it IS a Christian country here! Even the Swedish national flag has a Christian cross on it!! -that will never change. Sweden is the beautiful, free, Christian stronghold of the north, and of the entire world!! PEACE out!
Twinkle33
Country:  Swe, Oct 14, 2009
It is a proven statistical fact that approximately 85% of all the Muslims that currently live in Sweden DO NOT practice Islam in any way, shape or form in Sweden. This roughly 85% don't even go to Mosques, don't even pray, & don't even try to promote or highlight Islam in any way in SWE. Muslims that immigrate to here from countries like Iran, Iraq, Syria, etc...they feel NO NEED to remain so tied to Islam once they come to this land of the beautiful, FREE north!! Thats a fact!!
Sahar Goran
Country:  iran, Oct 12, 2009
Hi. every body. I'm Iranian and I love visit sweden at march. because i am in Noroz vacation. Please, inform me aboat swden wheater and tourist interested palace and deliciose sweden food, else. Do you think, I have shoud stay there for what time till see all of beautiful things of sweden?
Leif
Country:  Sweden, Oct 12, 2009
We Swedes only like the tourusts that come here because they spend a lot of money on shopping and sightseeing, etc. But we don't like it if they plan to stay longer than for vacation, because foreigners are ruining Sweden altogether!! NO MORE FOREIGN cultures or peoples please!!! Just know when your vacation is done & it's time to go back home to your real countries of origin!
Hos
Country:  Sweden, Malmo, Oct 8, 2009
hey .... am an iranian studen in malmo , and i hav my permit visa for one year, i wan to travel to malaysia for one week, i hav question that is ther any problems , dat i cant get bk again? i mean is my visa one entry or wat... i am jus worried i face problems wen i am leavin
Silvina
Country:  Holland, Oct 7, 2009
I am Silvina and I am going to Stockholm. Where it is the best disco in Stockholm where they play music from the 80's? Where is the disco where they goe they upper class? Where it is the best Spa to go? Where you can meet friends swedish? If you want you can write me to my E-mail: silvina_stronger@hotmail.com
SVEN
Country:  Denmark, Oct 7, 2009
also... and if you cant speak fluent Swedish you'll really be shit out of luck with everything. Swedish is the official language in Sweden & if you cant speak it then Swedes wont even acknowledge your existence there!! so better learn it long before you get there!! or else you have very difficult time there...
SVEN
Country:  Denmark, Oct 7, 2009
I have many friends that are Swedish & i go there all the time from Copenhagen (although it's quite expensive). I completely understand the Swedes point of views on here, they are extremely Nationalistic. I know personally that the vast majority of the dislike most foreigners, except for some coming from countries like Norway, Finland, Denmark & Germany. Swedes feel very threatened by immigrants coming to their beautiful country!! so be warned they will treat most as subordinates!!
Ollie
Country:  Sweden, Sep 23, 2009
It's all what you make of it. The people make the country so try to meet the proper, nice people instead of the seemingly racist ones that I see are flooding these comments.

I've been in Sweden for half a year now and I've met all nice people and have adjusted well to the country and language. :)
Metal History Bilal
Country:  Pakistan, Sep 20, 2009
Wisdom is only a thought away, Hatred must be rejected by all individuals & cultures, I think (btw this is a lyric from a reggae song by steel pulse). One of the major reasons I was looking for higher educational institutions in this country was fueled by what I read in my sociology class.
Metal History Bilal
Country:  Pakistan, Sep 20, 2009
Sweden was portrayed as an ideal society by Anthony Giddens in his textbook. Now, seemingly some commentators of this headline might want to educate themselves by reading philosophy or by appreciating the fact that their country is idealized even in academic circles of any country be it Pakistan.
Metal History Bilal
Country:  Pakistan, Sep 20, 2009
Whereas this may be nationally justified, (well every culture has its own value system and a way of justifying things within itself), this renders a tad bit of blindness and intolerance towards others who may be from less privileged backgrounds. Apparently, from what I read here, there is a lot of room for 'plurality' and 'diversity' to be embraced or celebrated, but it's the prerogative of a common swede to decide upon this.
Metal History Bilal
Country:  Pakistan, Sep 20, 2009
A philosophical inquiry into the nature of inter-subjective perception created by a common swede shows that the principle of humanity, which is one of the three formulations of the Kantian categorical imperative, is severely being overshadowed by an ideological fixation that closely rhymes with eugenic or patriotic systems of thought.
Johan
Country:  SWE, Sep 19, 2009
Don! if you can read properly then you wouldn't have made the mistake of claiming that "someone" had made the false statement of tuition not being paid by the government. Tuition fees are paid for by the government. BUT the money that the gov't uses comes right out of the taxpayers pockets in VERY high taxes on everything here in Sweden. But you don't get any of the funds up-front. you have to claim them back at the end of the fiscal year, in your tax statements! duh
osas
Country:  SE, Sep 18, 2009
i think a chosen cause shoukd be pursued vigorously,the foreign immigrant should be given a fair playing ground in all things,employment, education etc.avoid discremination,make swedden a friently country for guinue immigrants.lets co-exit,we are one.life is simple,please SE make life simple for immigrants.
God bless Swedeen.
Don
Country:  USA, Sep 18, 2009
Someone mentioned earlier that "Tuition fees" were paid for by the government; but tuition was not free. That person appears to have made a false statement. Below is a statement I found on the Swedish government's Study in Sweden page. Seems clear to me, that Tuition IS paid for by the Swedish government.

"With a few exceptions, all courses and programs are financed by the government and are thus free of charge for those Swedish and foreign students who are accepted."
sophy
Country:  jamaica, Sep 17, 2009
i am a jamaican considering coming to sweden to live i have read some of the comments on here about racism. job segregation or favouritism, poor social structure for immigrants, , i am very scared of coming. what do you think? i have 2 kids and am married. i am a professional admin asst, i am also a certifiied nail professional, am even considering a jamaican restaurant and my husband is a audio engineer what do you think? do we stand a chance pf making it in sweden?
Man 1
Country:  SWE, Sep 14, 2009
Lady, your facts are wrong. Just cuz a few people you know are doing ok there does not mean that the vast majority of foreigners are doing well in Sweden, even after being here for many years. Most live in tightly clustered apartment dwellings, way too overcrowded like 7 or 8 to a 1 or 2 bedroom suite. They cant ever afford anything bigger. Then they forever complain to the gov't to solve their "situation". Thats what immigrants should expect when they come here: tight, overcrowded living spaces
George
Country:  Sweden, Sep 14, 2009
The only way to solve these problems is not through more attempts at integration of those immigrants, BUT to effectively solve the problems is to remove them entirely. This is why there is massive deportations going on right now. Other cultures that are brought into Sweden fail miserably because Swedes and the government arent ever going to change their culture, customs, or national religion for the immigrants. This will always remain this way, adapt or face deportation!!
Lady_3
Country:  Sep 14, 2009
Does SE mass media focus much on these problems? What is your government's attitude to these problems and do they plan any campagnes to try solving these problems? Is it really so that a foreigner with great work experience, highly professional and experienced, has no sense for applying a job in Sweden? Would Swedish employers ALWAYS prefer Swedish emploees? What if this candidate is foreigner but with SE education?
Lady_2
Country:  Sep 14, 2009
Perhaps it's beacuse Baltic State's inhabitants and Swedes are somehow simmilar in mentality (nordic menthality)? Or it depends only on person? I visited this site to find some information for my highschool homework, and here it is. Now I see that one of the biggest social problems in Sweden is mass immigration and the great native people intolerance torwards the imigrants. Racism, too.
Lady_1
Country:  Baltic States, Sep 14, 2009
Dear Swedes! I read through the biggest part of Your comments here. Since I've got some relatives working and living in sweden for many years, I've been there for many times. Actually none of my relatives have ever faced a problem of any kind of discrimination, although they're still on their way to an excellent Swedish language knoledge.They've got lots of native Swedish friends and they work and live normally there! >
Hakan
Country:  Swe, Sep 10, 2009
But Sweden gov't is starting to deport so many of the foreigners that come here in the last 5 to 10 yrs or so. They are all being sent back to their home countries by the tens of thousands because they never succeed here in Sweden and never find any good jobs. Then they don't want to leave the country but the gov't & the police & military force them out and deport them. There are MASSIVE deportations here everywhere...The year of the "Return". & this will continue for years to come........
Lars
Country:  SWE, Sep 10, 2009
liquor an gasoline are very expensive here in Sweden. So is practically everything you have to buy in the retail stores like clothes, shoes, and even food. Food here has become really quite expensiver in the last few years and the pricing of meat, dairy, and bread went through the roof compared to many other Euro countries. To buy a car here is extremely expensive now. The price of gasoline or petrol is about 2.5 to 3 times the cost it is in the USA
Maija-Lisa
Country:  Sweden, Sep 10, 2009
foreigners who plan to come here should be prepared for a "teasing life" unless they already come into the country with lots of money because yes it's a VERY expensive country to live in. They'll see that it's soooo beautiful, but it will be very difficult for the average immigrant who thinks they'll live a life of ease & luxury...They WON'T!! They'll see nice, beautiful, & expensive things everywhere but wont be able to ever afford any of them. This will make for a depressing existence...
Maija-Lisa
Country:  Sweden, Sep 10, 2009
yeah thats how it is here. 6 months of freezing cold and dark with very little daylight, 3 months of very cold and a little more daylight, and the last 3 months in the summer of semi-warm weather and usually sunny. But the summer here never gets really warm anyways. Once in a blue-moon we get some rare heatwave like Europe sometimes gets. But usually its much colder here all year than any other European country.
Johanna
Country:  Sweden, Sep 10, 2009
... But foreigners is not always accepted here, and many swedes should probably employ a swede rather than a foreigner. Try living here in winter. In the dark, with maybe 5 hours of daylight (and those hours we are in school, and when we get home, it's dark. How nice.).

I'm lucky we got vodka.
Johanna
Country:  Sweden, Sep 10, 2009
I see there's a lot of people who wanna live an dwork in sweden. But you will know that it's not really so easy as everybody think. Most turists come here in summer, when all swedes are lucky that the long winter, the cold, and, THE DARK are finally over for a few months ...
Pia
Country:  Sweden, Sep 10, 2009
Many of you say that swedish people don't accept other cultures. It's so strange to me, I feel that we welcome other cultures. We might not be the warmest and most inviting people but that's just the way we are. I live in Greece now and people here are very different from me. I like to keep a distance while they are very touchy feely from the get-go.
Anders
Country:  SWeden, Sep 7, 2009
Answer to some of the questions about education here. NO the Swedish government does NOT give free tuition for foreigners. You have to already be a full Swedish citizen to receive any education benefits. It only covers tuition fees but does not cover anything else. The extremely high living costs in Sweden is what repels many foreigners from eventually deciding not to come here to study, and they choose other places instead that aren't so expensive to live...
Eric
Country:  SWE, Sep 7, 2009
yeah, Sweden is the heart of Scandinavia and you have to be fair-skinned, have light coloured eyes like blue or green, and have fair hair if you want to get any of the good jobs here because all the good jobs are controlled by the native Swedes, who all have fair complexion. Dark people stick out here very sharply and everyone here will know the darker people are foreigners. They will be treated poorly by the 8 million Swedes.
Peter
Country:  USA, Sep 7, 2009
They'll almost freeze to death and quickly realize they want to go back to the places they really belong. Dark skin, dark eyes, dark haired people are really out of place in SCandinavia. Scandinavia is home to the Vikings!!! Vikings always and forever!!!!!!!
Karl
Country:  Sweden, Sep 7, 2009
Sweden does not provide free tuition for education to immigrants. The Swedish government only provides free tuition for post-secondary studies for Swedes only. You have to already be a full Swedish citizen to get any financial assistance for education. But even so, everyone even the native Swedes still have to pay for books, room and board, and all living costs...which are extremely expensive. Sweden is very expensive place to live!! Very high taxes.
Ony
Country:  Bangladesh, Sep 7, 2009
I heard that Sweden is not going to provide free education for masters level for Non European country.Is that true? anyone knows about that issue?
kale
Country:  Iraq, Sep 7, 2009
hello am a girl from Iraq and i want to live in Sweden.. Swedes can you answer me please if i marry a swedes boy will it help for living there and finishing university there???? cause almost there is a guy ... pleaseeeeee answer!!
brionyJ
Country:  australia, Sep 2, 2009
i live in australia and my partner just got a job over there working on boats...i think...dont really know all the details, but he wants me to go with him, its for 10 weeks and i have never been anywhere othere than australia...so any tips would be greatly appreciated....??
Jorgen
Country:  Sweden, Sep 1, 2009
Also......Sweden is such a beautiful country, but it's kind of like a "mirage" to many foreigners. They come here and quickly realize that things are not so easy, like finding employment and blending into the Swedish culture. If you try to bring in your own culture into Sweden you'll never fit in or be accepted by the Swedes. Swedes will Not have any part of foreign cultures within the country! You must adapt to the Swedish way of life, culture & customs to have any chance of making it here
Jorgen
Country:  Sweden, Sep 1, 2009
Sweden is an extremely beautiful country. But is a country of great contradictions. Many foreigners who come here to find work or to live here quickly run into many difficulties trying to find any good jobs because thet are all controlled by Swedes. And Swedes only give those good jobs to other Swedes. Since there are about 8 million native Swedes in the country, you can do the math...
madjid
Country:  algeria, Aug 27, 2009
I love the one person suede is the most beautiful countries in the world and my dream is to live c c suede God wants this country beucoup chance
Edwige
Country:  France, Aug 25, 2009
I really want to come in Sweden...
I think sweden is the most beautiful country in the world.
Amirah
Country:  UK, Aug 25, 2009
Sweden is wonderful place, I not native Swede, but I was born there and lived there for 20 years.
The quality of life there is amazing and I miss it, it has it faults like any other country, but if you are considering of visiting the Country, please do as you will not regret it.
ETIQUETTEMATTERS
Country:  sweden, Aug 25, 2009
There is good and bad in every country. On a scale of 1-10, 10 being the highest, I will say that most foreigners who come here from a decent home and upbringing, will probably not adjust to well to Stockholm, based on the true comments on this forum. I give Sweden a 4. When they improve on their Manners, Ethics, Disciplijne, Pfofessionalism, this grade might change.
Hakan
Country:  Sweden, Aug 25, 2009
thats funny but definately true i think!! Foreigners who come here to work and live better be prepared to only find employment at the local 7-Eleven, the corner coffee shop, the pizzerias, or drive a taxi cuz thats all they'll get, even if they come with PhD's in hand. hahahahahaha........better stick those PhD's in your pockets cuz they won't be of any use here!! hahahahahahahahaha
Rehan Raja
Country:  Pakistan, Aug 19, 2009
Hi every body..... Sweden is really like a sweeet dream, ... I am applying for my Masters study now......... Pray for me .. .... for my friends wanna catch me .... romi_llm at the rate of yahooo dot com
hassan
Country:  Iran, Aug 19, 2009
hi im in iran and im hardly trying to come to sweden to study for master program.tell me if it is not that valuable.
latifumar@yahoo.com
Country:  pakistan, Aug 18, 2009
I read each and every comment posted on the site updated, and not be able to understand, because, there is a drastic differentiation in comments about sweden and its system, if one is commenting positively the next negatively, reason may, people talking about there personal experiences and not having the generalized approach with all pros and cons. i m not living in sweden i could not comment but hopely would be able as i m joining orebro uni. this september. thanks to all.......
Sweden.se
Country:  Sweden, Aug 18, 2009
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Per
Country:  Sweden, Aug 18, 2009
Hahaha...my friends, don't always go by the statistics because they are never fully correct. Lots of bad things happen in Sweden every single year, like violent rapings of young Swedish girls, violent robberies and beatings of innocent old people who can't even defend themselves, violent home invasions of elderly people who are burglarized and beaten, and LOTS of gang violence especially in Stockholm and Malmo.
muhammad noman
Country:  pakistan, Aug 18, 2009
hi every one
i have completed my mba from pakistan and now i am going to sweden for msc program and select lund university for it. sweden is very beautiful country if you ever get a chance to stuy in sweden must be avail.
hardeep4748@yahoo.co.in
Country:  INDIA,chennai, Aug 18, 2009
HI to all, It sounds impressive to hear about sweden, I am 27 and wish to study my masters in sweden. Can any one guide me is there any university which has intake in Jan or should i wait till august 2010
DP
Country:  sWEDEN, Aug 17, 2009
There are good swedes out there and ignorant ones just like eveery other foreigner. I will not be pushed in the corner by some idiot. I am a foreigner never been on welfare been living here for 21 years and pay more tax than some swedes especially those in the country sise that live for years on unemployment benefit and on welfare. Then you have those good swedes that are doing good humanitarian work.
Paul
Country:  Sweden, Aug 16, 2009
According to official studies, Sweden rates as one of the least corrupt governments in the world. I am a foreigner who has been living in Sweden 5 years. I have also lived in the UK, US, France, Italy, & Argentina. Many things in Sweden are not perfect, but by the standards of these countries, Sweden is by far the most open, least racist country of these.
This does not mean that there is no room for improvement – the weather requires immediate attention.
jimmy
Country:  greece, Aug 12, 2009
Personally, I understand why swedes behave like this to immigrants, it's natural to protect the native population from the majority of opportunists who leave their country to get rich in a prosperous North European country. Here we don't do the same with our immigrants and the situation is unbearable for Greeks
Olaf
Country:  SWE, Aug 12, 2009
Foreigners that come to Sweden to live are not Swedish, and can never really be Swedish unless their parents are full Swedes (genetically) and their parents were both born in Sweden. Foreigners who eventually obtain citizenship in Sweden are not special and they don't get citizenship to Sweden because the gov't thinks they are special in any way. The only reason foreigners can get citizenship here is because of the Swedish government's loose immigration policies
Bahar
Country:  Sweden, Aug 12, 2009
If you want to live in Sweden then you will have to be ready for a life filled with racism & hardships, that will never go away.....and a life where all the good and meaningful opportunities like jobs and housing are given to the native Swedes. Foreigners who come here, like my family from Iran are always given the short end of the stick. You also have to be prepared to adapt to the Swedish way of life, and it is very particular...or else they will never accept you.
Scott
Country:  UK, Aug 10, 2009
Sweden is already becoming very well known throughout the world because of its harbouring of Islamic extremeist leaders. Sweden will continually lose the respect from the rest of the world because there are too many Islamic extremeists taking refuge in Sweden right now. These extremists fund Al-Quaida and Taliban networks throughout the world. Brandbergen Mosque, Medborgarplatsen Mosque, Jarfalla Mosque, and several others in Sweden are controlled by extremist Islamic leaders!!
Sweden.se
Country:  Sweden, Aug 10, 2009
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Jamdul
Country:  Sweden, Aug 10, 2009
I came here for 2 yrs of school to finish my masters degree in Business at Uppsala University with the intention to stay and live in Sweden permanently. I have to say that i was very surprised at all the racial discrimination that takes place everywhere here. It's almost impossible for foreigners to get respectable jobs here, because they are always given to the Swedes instead!! if that's not racism then what is? I have fixed to go back to my home in Syria after being here for 5 yrs now
Markus
Country:  Denmark, Aug 10, 2009
Also, if you're a foreigner who comes to Swe to work or live and don't already have a big chunk of money in the bank to pay for the super high cost of living here (in other words, if you are starting from scratch) it will be extremely difficult for those people. 10 or 15 years can just fly by and you'll see that you never really got anywhere in this country. I even had a highly-sellable technical trade in Industrial Welding & speak fluent Swedish). Came back home to Denmark
Markus
Country:  Denmark, Aug 10, 2009
It's very true that the majority of foreigners who come to work, study, or live in Sweden never really get very far in things here. The truth is that the only foreign-born families & immigrants that ever really have a good life and prosper in Sweden are the ones that are already have money or are in a well-off position and bring this with them into Sweden. Just be prepared for all of this...now you know
Hector
Country:  Sweden, Aug 5, 2009
Easy answer for you Hector!
By keeping upp the fight for equal rights. and these guys that want too come here should still come and be part off the struggle too get in the Society.

We cant let the racist people get the edge.
So yes plz visit Sweden come as Turists or too work or what ever, only that way we can show the majority here that immigrants aint that bad !
Frank
Country:  Sweden, Aug 5, 2009
Why doesn't the Swedish Government accept valid passports as identification? It seems they do not want Australians to have Sweish ID Cards. And you need the ID Card for so many things in Sweden. It seems a blatant case of discrimination to me.

Anyone thinking of moving to Sweden needs to be aware of the difficulties you WILL face by not being Swedish.
Sweden.se
Country:  Sweden, Aug 5, 2009
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Hector
Country:  Sweden, Aug 5, 2009
Answer from below: because the SWE gov't is CORRUPT & lies to the immigrants who come here (about equality & prosperity), just like it lies to its own native Swedes & betrays them by going against the widespread & vast disapproval by the Majority of Swedes to let in more & more immigrants. If the native Swedes can't even trust their own gov't in their own country, how will the immigrants even trust it either??!! The SWE gov't & welfare system IS EXACTLY what will kill the country
Hector
Country:  Sweden, Aug 5, 2009
You see all you foreigners reading these posts here...EVEN Baskim admits to you all that the Swedes tear up and throw out all the job applications from the immigrants before the Swedish employers even look at them!!! He admits it to you all here in his comment (& he has obviously experienced it first hand)!! So he is telling the honest Truth about it!! So why would more foreigners still come to live in Swe when they get treated like this??
Baskim
Country:  Sweden, Aug 5, 2009
I am one off thoose "immigrants" that you guys trash talk here!
You should be ashamed too come on this site and talk like that.
Thruth is that if you could for ONCE accept us we might actually get a chance in the society too work and do good for our self!
But no becouse filth like you Bengt or you Sven do not give us that chance. As soon as you se a jobb aplication from one "immigrant" you throw it away in the trash can!
Sven-Erik
Country:  SWeden, Aug 5, 2009
Stockholm, Malmo, & Goteborg are all surely turning into immigrant slums. Many Euro countries, like UK, Germany, France, & Holland have all fallen victim to explosive immigrant populations & have totally lost their way, plagued by vast unemployed immigrants & racial segregation. SWE is currently following the same path & the gov't seems to ignore the reality of what will inevitably happen here: economic & cultural disaster, increased crime levels & decrease in quality of life
Bengt
Country:  Swe, Aug 4, 2009
Sweden was once a proud & wealthy nation that was greatly envied by the rest of the world.....But now unfortunately it has all changed. Not due to the current collapse of the world economy, But instead due to the high numbers of immigrants/Asylum seekers/refugees it lets into the country. Life in Sweden has got progressively worse in recent decades...(in direct proportion to the amount of immigrants it lets in)
denny
Country:  bulgaria, Aug 2, 2009
i am sincerely surprised about the rasist comentars i've read above...think it's very dumm :)
narahari aryal
Country:  Nepal, Aug 2, 2009
I haven't been sweden but heard and seen it's image on internate. im the medical student who is riveting study in sweden because climate of sweden is similar to nepal .i want to admite in this country with out agent in low invest . I will greatfull who informed me about the way to join in swedenish college.my email is aryalnabink@yahoo.com [country of mt everest and buddha]
Zakir
Country:  Bangladesh, Aug 1, 2009
Hi! i m from Bangladesh and going to Karlstad University doing my master programme in Accounting and Finance. but i yet not able to manage any accomadation facility. is there anyone who can help me managing any accomodation near Karlstad university?
brandy955@gmail.com
Country:  USA, Jul 31, 2009
I'm currently completing my bachelors and hope to do master's in sweden. Read alot about this country, it seems lovely.
Hope i get through.
shah alam
Country:  bangladesh, Jul 30, 2009
hi , i have been admitted in malmo university , malmo, sweden. i dont know about sweden. if any body give me more information about sweden / malmo city , i would be greatfull.
some people want to know about how to get admission in sweden . for them please contact with me. my email address is taalbaal@yahoo.com
Jorgen
Country:  SWE, Jul 30, 2009
It's no doubt about it that whenever there is competition for jobs etc. the native Swede will almost always be favoured over the immigrant...EVEN if the two candidates have the exact same credentials on paper. It's just the way it is here, native Swedes are & will always be preferred in anything here. The discrimination will start right from one's personal looks (origin) right down to their last name...and not to forget, if they can speak fluent Swedish or not!
Jorgen
Country:  SWE, Jul 30, 2009
I thing TrueViking is quite correct in his findings. The majority of unemployed in Sweden are immigrants from the Middle East, Africa, and Arab countries. Many of them haven't learned the language after years of being here not because they refuse to...But rather, because it's too difficult for them & they only learn the very basic vocabulary (which never gets them far in anything here). Sweden is a much harder place to live for immigrants than those who are native to the country (born there).
syed aley raza
Country:  pakistan, Jul 29, 2009
i like it sweden plz give me a visa
Per
Country:  Sweden, Jul 29, 2009
I have to disagree with those who say that Sweden is a hard country to be an immigrant in. The main issue to why the integration process can be difficult is when the immigrant refuses to learn Swedish directly. We're not a 40 language country where the languages spoken differs from store to store. Most elders are not all too keen on English.
If you learn Swedish and are willing to seek out new contacts you'll have a good life in Sweden!
sami
Country:  Bangladesh, Jul 29, 2009
It is really nice to go through the comments u hav pased here.
Sweden is the country of dream since 2000 & it remains so. I wanna say that it wil com true.
TrueViking123
Country:  Sweden, Jul 28, 2009
None of these messages below are intended to be nasty in any way (i'm a very happy person, really :). I have many immigrant friends here in SWE who come from all over the place...ie. Iran, Syria, Iraq, even Somalia!! This info is merely a warning or a "heads up" of what to expect for immigrants who come to SWE for whatever reason. It's not a utopia!! There are MANY hardships they have to face every single day...I see those hardships first-hand with many immigrant families i know...
TrueViking123
Country:  Sweden, Jul 28, 2009
and...If you plan on coming here to work and/or study & be successful you HAVE to learn Swedish & become fluent in the language. It's a very difficult language to learn, esp for those coming from the Middle East, Arabic, Persian, & African nations. It takes many years to learn proper Swedish (even for the language savvy people). Many immigrants come here & can never really grasp the language, even after years of studying it, and thus, are always stuck in minimum wage jobs, or unemployed.
TrueViking123
Country:  Sweden, Jul 28, 2009
cont'd.....Even the citizens who supposedly receive free education are STILL paying for it in hidden government taxes. It's expensive to live in Sweden. The costs of tuition are only HIDDEN in the form of government taxes on everything: and those taxes here in Sweden are quite high. Immigrants who come here to study usually come from wealthy families who already have money (to pay for the student's high living costs)!! You will see this in real if you come here to study or work or live...
TrueViking123
Country:  Sweden, Jul 28, 2009
Hello again...just adding on to previous comment (from below). There is no such thing as a free education! not even here in Sweden. You are still paying for everything (even if you are a Swedish citizen). The costs of tuition are hidden in the high costs of living in Sweden. TAXES on everything like clothing to food to liquor to gas to entertainment is VERY expensive.
TrueViking123
Country:  Sweden, Jul 28, 2009
Hello all. There seems to be a MAJOR mistake in many of your thinking about free education in Sweden!! Free post-secondary education (college or uni) is ONLY available for SWEDISH CITIZENS!!! you have to already be a Swedish citizen to receive a free education. But the free part is ONLY for tuition. You still have to pay for all living expenses & books etc. which can be VERY expensive in itself!! just letting you all know.
Naveed Iqbal
Country:  Pakistan, Jul 27, 2009
i Love sweden.
my education is ICS(intermediate in computer science) i want to study in sweden but do not know about the process of cost free education in sweden. please some one help me in this matter. i shall be great thankful to you for this kind. my ID is naveed_naz1@yahoo.com
best reguards
waiting
Naveed Iqbal
Rashid Aziz Chaudhry
Country:  Pakistan, Jul 24, 2009
Hi every body. First of all for pakistani students I would say go to the website http://www.swedenabroad.com/Start____28997.aspx
this is website of swedish embassy islamabad. also see the website http://www.studyinsweden.se/Home. For students of other countries http://www.swedenabroad.com/
and then choose their country e.g. phillippines Manila
I hope this would help you
my email address is rashidaziz27@yahoo.com
odih55@yahoo.com
Country:  NIGERIA, Jul 24, 2009
FURTHER TO MY COMMENTS {MUSA- NIGERIA} OF TODAY 24/7/2009. YOU CAN MAIL ME ALL NECESSARY INFORMATIONS THROUGH MY E-MAIL ABOVE, PLEASE.
MUSA
Country:  NIGERIA, Jul 24, 2009
I HAVE HEARD SO MUCH SPECULATIONS ABOUT SWEDEN EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM WHICH IS AT NOT COST FOR STUDENT.I WANT TO KNOW THE CRITERIALS. CAN ANY CITIZEN FROM OTHER PART OF THE WORLD ESPECIALLY AFRICA BENEFITS FROM THE SWEDEN GESTURE. IF SO WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS. I HAVE HIGHER DIPLOMA AND WOULD LIKE TO FURTHER IN SWEDEN UP TO MASTER DEGREE. EDUCATE ME PLEASE.
bishnu
Country:  nepal, Jul 22, 2009
hi ,i want to take my undergraduate degree from sweden but i have not more information about sweden studing policy.So i hope someone provide me good idea about it.My id is bishnu_bhattarai24
khalil
Country:  pakistan, Jul 21, 2009
I wanted to send my son to sweden for Electrical engineering. He is waiting for A-level result. Can anybody guide me, how to proceed for admission where FREE education is possible and what would be the cost of living and food etc. My e-mail is :
kingsley
Country:  Nigeria, Jul 18, 2009
I'm kingsley from Nigeria.I love sweden and wish to study there;for my Masters having gat a B.Sc in Agricultural Extension and Management.I was told that I can get my Masters for free in Sweden, but I do not know how to go about it.Pls, can someone help me !!!
Joseph
Country:  Philippines, Jul 16, 2009
Hi, Im an Electrical Engineer since 1994 and works and diffrent companies and big construction projects. Since that your country is almost as big as my country but your population is only 9M compare to 90M Filipino. How can i work and share my engineering expertise in your country? Thanks and please respond me at joseph2ur@yahoo.com
Mamatee
Country:  South Africa, Jul 14, 2009
how do i apply for a study visa which website do i go to? does anyone know?
Kedar Ghimire
Country:  Nepal, Jul 14, 2009
I am in Madrid. I went to the swedish embassy, it's amazing. Staff don't put forward if and but and different obstacles. Everybody could speak English unlike other embassies which was great. My first impression is very very good. Let's see what happens from November when I will be there for my study.


Best,
Kedar,
from a peace loving country going to peace loving country..:)
Ali bhatti
Country:  pakistan, Jul 14, 2009
I got admission in orebro university sweden ,i received my passport with visa .the procedure is really easy as compare to another countries.
Email:alibhatti_uaf@hotmail.com
Emma
Country:  Sweden, Jul 12, 2009
Hello everyone!

I hope to see you all in Jämtland, the most beautful place in sweden if you ask me. We have an amazing nature with lots of mountains, lakes and trees, -a paradise for the adventurous one! For more information, about everything from work, tourism and studies, please visit www.jamtland.se.

Take Care!


Wes
Country:  USA, Jul 7, 2009
Don't know much about this country but I heard it is civilized
by common sense. Atleast your not going to see people sagging there pance down to there knees.
artish
Country:  syria, Jul 7, 2009
good time to all in my favourit nice land sweden with my best wishes wail2208@hotmail.com . a.artish@yahoo.com
artish
Country:  syria, Jul 7, 2009
sweden realy realy i like all things about it i realy need sweden to feeling all things free >keep touch with me please i realy need u in swedesh land sweet]
REHAN
Country:  PAKISTAN, Jul 6, 2009
I LOVE SWEDEN because their is more facility,
AJAYA THAPA
Country:  NEPAL, Jul 5, 2009
well, to whom it may concern, i like to study in swden , could provide me right infromatoin , my id is ajayathapa_99@yahoo.com

FRM
AJAYA THAPA
MOUNTAIAN COUNTRY
rabin thapa
Country:  nepal, Jul 5, 2009
well, i like to study in swden .could provide me some right informaiton ,my id is
dennis
Country:  USA, Jul 4, 2009
I will like to visit Sweden oneday, I don't have any friend in Sweden ,I wil love to have some friends to correspond with
nicky
Country:  philippines, Jul 4, 2009
i am a student in the philippines. i want to know more about sweden because its d country i am about to report in our class in government and politics of selected european states.
i hope i cud chat with a reliable person in your country so that i cud deliver my report well. especially very recent events in your politics, thats what we are after of. pls cud u help me?....

waiting for favorable response.
Kate
Country:  USA, Jul 4, 2009
Sweden seems like fun, and a nice place.
I'm moving there in six weeks to go to a high school there, but I don't know more than one or two words in Swedish >_<
Would some wonderfully kind Swede help me out? I'd really like to be able to speak in Swedish when I meet my host family.
My MSN: zariasparkles@yahoo.com
swede
Country:  svea, Jul 1, 2009
Lana...
Go see WASA museum... and try travel to "gärdet", a nice big meadow..

For going by bus, train, sub, tram or boat.. just get the SL-card (daypass) or ask to buy a SL-stamp.. which you can buy at "pressbyrån" located at every tube-station.
Adnanq
Country:  Pakistan, Jul 1, 2009
I Read Comments I realy appericiate all the guys send their comments about Sweden I apply for VISA pray for me If I got Visa Its realy need ful for me because in Want to complete my studies upto PHD inshallah tc bye love u all
g.alam
Country:  Bangladesh, Jun 30, 2009
how i can be a citigen of sweeden?
USMAN
Country:  pakistan, Jun 27, 2009
I love sweden,dears tell me how can i apply?plz help me usman9294@yahoo.com
Lana
Country:  USA, Jun 26, 2009
We will be in Stockholm for 3 days in a first week of September. I would appreciate any suggestions of what to see and in what order. Interests in are of history, architectura, art. Our hotel is centrally located, we are not planning on renting a car. Also interested in the ways to move inside the city, some subway passes, bus etc.
Will appreciate any input.
abdallah bader
Country:  jordan, Jun 25, 2009
hi everybody.i am so excited,i got a residence to study in sweden and i cant wait to get there, any advices :feel free to email me at bronx219st@yahoo.com
AMIR HASSAN
Country:  ISFAHAN , Jun 23, 2009
HI EVERY BODY I READ DETAILS AND INFORMATION ABOUT SWEDEN COUNTRY I HOPE ATIME TRAVEL AND SEE THIS COUNTRY HAVE NICE TIME
John
Country:  UK, Jun 23, 2009
I am 58, and am so sick of Britain with its over-crowding, Big Brother police state, obsession with terrorist threats, corruption and violence. Sweden sounds a nice country with room to breathe! I don't know whether there is any hope for someone of my age to re-settle. I am coming for two weeks holiday to see for myself.
Gunnel
Country:  sweden, Jun 18, 2009
I work at Handelsbanken and we only ask for Id from people who speak funny accsant
Jennifer
Country:  Sweden, Jun 18, 2009
Mårten those comments are simply not true, (apart from the rasist police force) I work as a policewomen so i have first-hand experience
Mårten
Country:  Denmark, Jun 18, 2009
the taxes are high (does this pay for the free education haha) to see a doctor you pay and then they want to get rid of you as quickly as possible, if you dont speak Swedish you dont get anywhere, when you did your are discriminated against, if you are foreign you drive a taxi, or work in a pizza restuarant , go anywhere where there are offices and see only white swedes
good luck and welcome!
Ercan GURBUZ
Country:  TURKEY, Jun 17, 2009
I have been in Sweden fora week in 20009 . I am a teacher. I was teher for a study visit. There were 15 teacher from different country of Europe. I love Sweden. I wish i were born there...
biniam
Country:  Ethiopia, Jun 17, 2009
I can see a lot of the comments about wanting to live in Sweden.I just want to say I'm very lucky to be a resident in Sweden and I'm happy to have a lot of friends here.Sweden is probably the best place to live in the whole of Europe.Decent weather(except winter),nice people and really beautiful women
Khizer
Country:  pakistan, Jun 17, 2009
SWeden is HEaven on earth...
BabyGurl
Country:  Australia, Jun 15, 2009
I cant wait to live in sweden. i have never been and the weather i heard isnt very nice but i cant wait for the fresh air, the nice people, and mostly being in europe :)
my fiance is from sweden and we will be having our wedding there
cant wait :) love u sweden
Linda
Country:  Sweden, Jun 15, 2009
To Lover,
You never have to explain to the staff at the bank, why you put money into your account. I dont know where you got that crazy idea from!?! The goverment doesnt controll us to much... You are from Iran, and you think that our goverment controll us??
ÄLKAR ER ALLA/LOVE U ALL!
Country:  Sweden, Sverige, Jun 12, 2009
Just add
ÄLSKAR ER ALLA/LOVE U ALL!
Country:  Sweden, Sverige, Jun 12, 2009
HI!

Hello, Fredrik from Sweden here! Im just need to say thx for all the good comments about Sweden! I can fell it deep down in my heart! As we say in Sweden, Västragötaland: Tack så himmla möe för era riktit fina komentarer! LÖVE U ALL!!!

If u need help with swedish i will love to learn it out! pliz just add
m a khan
Country:  Pakistan, Jun 12, 2009
I love SWEDEN because their is more facilities like other countries. Really Sweden is a very beautiful country.And i also like Sweden in education wise.Sweden governments gives good facilities to student.
kevork
Country:  syria, Jun 12, 2009
I love SWEDEN because their is more facilities like other countries. Really Sweden is a very beautiful country.And i also like Sweden in education wise.Sweden governments gives good facilities to student.
thankyou very match ......
Fahad
Country:  Bangladesh, Jun 12, 2009
I Love Sweden.I believe sweden is one of the good country which love peace and take care their residence and other.I would like to go to sweden for higher study because they give students what they want. {ganiosman572@yahoo.com}
Md.Osman Gani
Country:  Bangladesh, Jun 12, 2009
Hello everyone,
I am bangladeshi.I love sweden and i prefer sweden for study abroad .I think,sweden is the perfact country to study.There Education system is so good and people are also good.
Sohel Ahmed
Country:  Bangladesh, Jun 10, 2009
I Love SWEDEN because the quality of Education in Sweden is much better than any other country. Also, the education is free of charge for all students. Moreover, the Swedish people are so gentle.
I want to Study in Sweden.
Please send me any advice if it is possible.
Maryam Alizade
Country:  Afghanistan, Jun 10, 2009
Hi every1
My name is Maryam, i'm 20 years old and am about to move to sweden... i just LOVE this country and have heared alot about its beauty only i hope i'll find some good friends there cuz i really affraid of being alone there.
nadjim din boina
Country:  comoros islands, Jun 8, 2009
hello

I want to come to sweden to study swedish then complet my life in sweden but I dont how to start for the first step

please revert to me to : capt.nas(at)gmx.com

brgds,NAS
maya
Country:  syria, Jun 8, 2009
my bigest dream is to live in sweden , my boy friend live there and he told my every thing about it ... and im not visit it yet but im so sure that is the best country in the world .... jag alskar dig sweden
callmetrouble1962@yahoo.com
Country:  Michigan, U.S.A., Jun 7, 2009
I am doing a cross-cultural report on Sweden and the facts I am finding are amazing. It really sounds like the goverment understands about the importance of family and raising children. Which is what my country has forgotten about.
the_original_lily@yahoo.com
Country:  USA, May 31, 2009
I'm going to live and study in Sweden in year two of Upper-Secondary. Is there a place I can learn the basics of Swedish Before I go? Would any Swedes be able to help me?
Contact me at my signature address or zariasparkles@live.com
DBE
Country:  USA, May 30, 2009
I am doin a project on Sweden and I ahve a Sweden book it is so interesting and you start school at age 7.
jegg
Country:  czech, May 29, 2009
hi. i wanna send sms from internet to sweden mobile. How can make it? is there any website for free sms? plz reply me : )
Nicolas
Country:  Greece, May 27, 2009
I would loooooooooooooove to live in Sweden.... the way of life, the culture, the nature... everything is great! I wish I could make Swedish friends... Who knows? I may come and live there in the near future...! Love you Swedish people! seirios_gr@yahoo.gr
sick
Country:  sweet, May 25, 2009
whats up swedes
sumi
Country:  Bangladesh, May 23, 2009
Helo Sajib
My condition is same to you. So, may we contact with each other to get the maximum information? You can contact with me in this Email-
msR
Country:  China/Sweden, May 17, 2009
Interesting to read all your comments friends!
I'm a Swede, but left the country for China...I love both countries, but I will probably stay abroad for another five or ten years.
I can really recommend you all to study in my country - it is free! And the quality of the educations are very high.
Good Luck, and a warm welcome to Sweden!
Sam
Country:  Germany, May 16, 2009
I would love to visit Sweden
Currently living in Berlin,Germany for more than 10 yrs.
I love Swedish socer team, would love to learn Swedish and I'm very interested to have a job in Sweden
Usa
Country:  Use, May 14, 2009
Im Going To Do A Project On Sweden. :]
Kalule Med
Country:  UGANDA, May 13, 2009
Hi i awnt 2 to study in Sweden........pliz help me
Yay.
Country:  USA, May 13, 2009
I've never been to Sweden but I've heard several good things about it and I have a pen pal there. I just found out that I might be moving there. I'm so excited! [=
Sajeeb
Country:  Bangladesh, May 11, 2009
I am going to study in Karlstad University, Karlstad, Sweden and I am looking forward to take chalange in Sweden. I Donot have any information about Sweden.
Nour
Country:  Tunisia, May 11, 2009
Hey, my name is Nourdine from Tunisia. Im 20 years old. I used to live in England and I jus came back. I have met all kind of people but to be honest I think that swedish are the nicest people in the world, I would be really happy to get to know more swedish friends so feel free to cantact me on E-mail : norof16@yahoo.fr or my number 0021622923740.Jag alskar dej jatte mycket ;) Puss !!
Mohammed Awal
Country:  Ghana, May 10, 2009
Hi I heard a lot about Sweden and I think it is nice place for one to have his studies. I am looking for a schoalrship and a resident permit to travel there for masters studies. I hope to have a nice time there, anyway can you help me info about Goteberg?, conditions of working and other important informations.
Myles
Country:  Philippines, May 6, 2009
Hi, I would like to bring my family to migrate, live and work there in Sweden.

can anyone help me? thanks so much..

Bosingmyles@yahoo.com
MAS
Country:  PAKISTAN, May 5, 2009
I have just applied for studing in sweden about I m embigous out the study and living of sweden. I need help in this regard I'll b very thankful to a person who best help me out.
manoj
Country:  india, May 5, 2009
hi Sweden is the best country in whole world i love to live in Sweden i had been there unfortunately i came back i'll never ever forget Sweden for its hospitality i will love to make a soul mate a Swedish girl waiting 4 her leoboy25_reloaded@rediff.com
theonly being2003@yahoo.com
Country:  uk, Apr 29, 2009
hi
i need student visa info .... currently i m residing in uk.
i ve just heard that education in swe is free...
so gyz any one there who can provide me this info
how to get there ... plz ... i wud highly appreciate...
plz contact me on my email add
salman
Country:  uk, Apr 29, 2009
hi guys
i need to know if the education in sweden is
totally free for the foreign students if it is so ...
i wud like to have sum info ... how to apply for it ....
n e one know it plz let me know on my email add.
which is as follows .

i wud really appreciate ur help in this matter...
salman
Country:  uk, Apr 29, 2009
hi guys ... can any one give me the info
about student visas to cum to sweden.
i m rit now in uk ... another thing to ask
is it right that the education in sweden is
totally free ?
love the spring
Country:  USA, Apr 28, 2009
So nice to read all good things about Sweden!! we have just decided to return to Sweden after 4 years in Detroit Michigan. I absolutly Love Michigan! but I know Sweden is good too. I was born in Sweden. It will be nice to go for walks in the woods and the sea is nice in the summer. I will get closer to family and relatives. That will be nice too, but I will miss Michigan awfully much! I'm devided in two. USA-Sweden.
Michael Zhao Hui
Country:  China, Apr 28, 2009
I work for a Swedish company's branch office in China. I've been to Sweden for 6 times. I love this courty and its people. Everytime when I have conversation with my Swedish colleagues and friends, I can't help to say:" you should have more children. Please do have more childern, cause I love seeing more Swedes in this world." That's also what I really think - more nice people, better world, why not?
Ali
Country:  Germany, Apr 27, 2009
I like everything about sweden, including the music. last week I was to Per's concert and it was a blast.Swedish music is no. 1.Beautiful country,good people,developed in every aspect,what do you want more?
Lover
Country:  Iran, Apr 27, 2009
Sweden is a beautiful country its right but the government likes to control people life extremely and crazily I don’t know why? For example if you want to put some money in your account bank you have to explain every thing to the staff sometimes you have to go to the police for more explanation do you think is it really democracy? I don’t have good experience from the government in Sweden but people are really good and they are the best in the world the government
norrlänning
Country:  sweden, Apr 26, 2009
i could not agree more whit any of u guys im happy to hear that so many people love sweden. the north part of sweden is my favorit part its a great nature up here.
Juan Ignacio Pagola
Country:  Argentina, Apr 26, 2009
Hi everyone! I'm a freelance translator who's thinking about staying in Stockholm for about 3 months. Please send any advise to: jipagola@gmail.com.

Thanks!
Daria
Country:  Russia, Apr 26, 2009
I currently study and live in Sweden! And I love ithis beautiful country! Thank you!
Tanya
Country:  Russia , Apr 24, 2009
I've visited Sweden sometime ago and I was won this country .The most love Gamlastan's street in Stockholm .
Stephanie Holder
Country:  USA, Apr 23, 2009
I have just recently visited Sweden a few weeks ago for the first time to see my boyfriend Niklas and it was the greatest experience of my life with beautiful views and fresh clean air unlike here in New York! I can not wait to go back which is hopefully soon.... when I get granted residency !! Puss och kram!!
Cass
Country:  South Africa, Apr 20, 2009
I visited Sweden in the summer of 1999 and fell in love with this beautiful country and vowed I will return some day, now I am about to marry a Swede and move to Sweden. I am so happy and excited I can hardly wait...see you in July :)))
Calle
Country:  Kingdom of Sweden, Apr 20, 2009
The Kingdom of Sweden is the fifth largest country in Europe. Welcome ; )
muhammad
Country:  pakistan , Apr 20, 2009
i was selected for a training program in sweden but i have now only 13 days. whether the embassy will grant me visa in 13 days. i think not. i only suggest to the institution in sweden to decide about its trainees a month ago.

emma
Country:  Nigeria, Apr 12, 2009
I heard about sweden educational system,i just enroled for some courses.I will be at the embassy soon.Cant wait to visit sweden.
Robin Banerjee
Country:  Canada, Apr 10, 2009
I would love to visit Sweden
Currently living in Toronto,Canada for more than 16 yrs.
I love Swedish socer team, would love to learn Swedish.
trunghieu1505@gmail.com
Country:  Vietnam, Apr 7, 2009
I have been living in Vietnam where is very far from Sweden, I known that Sweden' transport have been modernly developed. I have registered to studying "Program in Urban transport in Lund" . I hope I will pass the exam at Embassy of Sweden Hanoi on Thursday (April 9th 2009).
I'm a fan of Sweden' football team, I love Henrik Larsson and Ibrahimovic ; I hope to visit their country!
SOHAIL
Country:  PAKISTAN, Apr 7, 2009
I HAVE JUST GOT TO KNOW THAT SWEDEN IS A GOOD COUNTRY .IT EXPORTS MOSTLY ELECTRONIC INSTRUMENTATION.I WOULD LOVE TO HAVE AN APPROACH TO MOVE FOR THE SWEDEN.HAVE A CONTACT ON SOHAIL_MIRZA98@YAHOO.COM
Mohammad Forouhi
Country:  Iran, Apr 6, 2009
I love sweden.This country is so civilised and I think it has the best education in the worlddddd.I wish that I can live in Sewden in future.This is my dream.
Olli
Country:  Sweden, Apr 6, 2009
I live in Sweden, and it is great! Så till er alla från oss alla, hade la gött!
Sam
Country:  Poland, Apr 3, 2009
I LOVE SWEDEN. I dream to visit it and live here. Im from Tunisia. Now im student in Poland. I Like to have good friends form Sweden, here is my number . +48 512542878 Thanks to write me sms. *smile*
Hany Habeeb
Country:  Egypt, Apr 1, 2009
I like To Vist Sweedn..!
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Ellen
Country:  USA, Mar 30, 2009
I just want to agree with "sorhagran", a Swede is never more Swede than when he/she is living abroad. I didn't know how great it actually is to live in Sweden before I moved. the nature, the people (especially the people) and the food! Appreciate what you have!!!
sara
Country:  uae, Mar 29, 2009
i like to get my hanymoon in my speacil cantry sweden.....
soso
Country:  Iran, Mar 25, 2009
I have been i sweden for 10 years from the age of 5-15 and now im in iran Sweden is wonderful!!! I Just LOVE IT VERY MUCH AND I really miss it! I will return there im sure even if thats difficulf for me because my father never gonna accept but now im 2o years old and I can do that even if my father dont accept that my life.
Valters
Country:  Latvia, Mar 24, 2009
Where can I get more information about the traditions and religion in Sweden?
More Info about Sweden
Country:  Argentina, Mar 23, 2009
I´m in me senior year of college and as a final work, I have to commercialize a new computer (notebook or PC) in Sweden. I will be very grateful if someone can provide me more info about Sweden or an email to contact
ahmed munkarez
Country:  turkey, Mar 17, 2009
sweden smurfand beatiful country.specially stockholm...I wanna life in a sweden konungariket sverige.
PICAO, JORGE
Country:  BRAZIL, Mar 15, 2009
I've stayed on SWEDEN sometime ago, in Tarnaby, and love the place, country and people. And now only memories. Peace, love and health for your all people in there.
totte
Country:  sweden, Mar 8, 2009
Used to love Sweden.. But it seems that more iraqies live here than in Iraq itself...
Louis Anthony
Country:  USA, Mar 7, 2009
Sweden is awesome! :)
Sorhagran
Country:  USA, Mar 7, 2009
I love my beautyfully homeland Sweden with all the lakes and small towns. In Sweden people mean what they say, and don't say things they don't mean!
I love the Swedish traditions that gets to be more important when you are living abroad, a Swede is never more Swede then when he or her are living in another country.
Ethan Bazzear
Country:  United Kingdom, Mar 6, 2009
Sweden is the best country in Europe
Sweden is a beautiful country with amazing landscapes
MEHBOOB ALI
Country:  PAKISTAN, Mar 5, 2009
I love SWEDEN because their is more facilities like other countries. Really Sweden is a very beautiful country.And i also like Sweden in education wise.Sweden governments gives good facilities to student.
 
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