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Sweden, officially the Kingdom of Sweden, is a Scandinavian country in Northern Europe. It borders Norway to the west and north, Finland to the east, and is connected to Denmark in the southwest by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund Strait. At 450,295 square kilometres (173,860 sq mi), Sweden is the largest country in Northern Europe, the third-largest country in the European Union and the fifth largest country in Europe by area. The capital city is Stockholm. Sweden has a total population of 10.3 million of which 2.6 million have a foreign background. Persons who have foreign backgrounds are defined as persons who are foreign born, or born in Sweden with foreign born parents. It has a low population density of 22 inhabitants per square kilometre (57/sq mi) and the highest urban concentration is in the central and southern half of the country.

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Research finds dogs' noses have 'infrared sensor' New research reveals that the naked, wet skin on the tip of a dog's nose works as an infrared sensor, allowing them to detect small changes in temperature, such as when other aninmals are nearby. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:04Published on March 5, 2020

Colourful auroras dance across Arctic sky On Tuesday (February 18) night, dancing lights could be seen over the skies of the Arctic town of Kilpisjarvi, in Finland's Lapland region, close to the border with Norway and Sweden. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:10Published on February 19, 2020

Evans takes world championship lead with win in Sweden Welshman Elfyn Evans clinches Sweden rally win ahead of reigning WRC champion Ott Tanak as Kalle Rovanpera comes third. Credit: Reuters - Sports Duration: 01:30Published on February 16, 2020

Evans clinches Sweden rally win ahead of reigning champ Tanak Welshman Elfyn Evans clinches Sweden rally win ahead of reigning WRC champion Ott Tanak as Kalle Rovanpera comes third. Credit: Reuters - Sports Duration: 01:30Published on February 16, 2020

Elfyn Evans doubles his lead over Ott Tanak in the second leg of Rally Sweden Toyota's Elfyn Evans doubles his lead over world champion Ott Tanak in the second leg of the Rally Sweden Credit: Reuters - Sports Duration: 01:02Published on February 15, 2020

Great Britain's Elfyn Evans extends his lead after the early stages of day two at Rally Sweden Evans extens his lead at Rally Sweden Credit: Reuters - Sports Duration: 00:52Published on February 15, 2020

Suninen hits trees, Rovanpera fastest in snowless Sweden Rally shakedown Swedish Rally goes ahead without snow as Teemu Suninen comes off in spectacular fashion. Credit: Reuters - Sports Duration: 01:29Published on February 13, 2020

Swede Mondo Duplantis sets new pole vault world record Swede Armand 'Mondo' Duplantis sets new pole vault world record of 6.17m at Copernicus Cup In poland Credit: Reuters - Sports Duration: 00:48Published on February 8, 2020

To counter Huawei, Barr says U.S. should back Ericsson, Nokia Calling China the biggest threat to America, U.S. Attorney General William Barr said on Thursday the United States should actively consider putting its "financial muscle" behind Finland's Nokia and.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 02:43Published on February 7, 2020

Teenage Climate Activist Greta Thunberg Nominated for Nobel Peace Prize The 17-year-old was nominated by two members of Sweden’s Left Party, Jens Holm and Hakan Svenneling. Credit: Cover Video STUDIO Duration: 01:05Published on February 4, 2020

Robert Sorlie wins Femund Sled Dog Race in his native Norway Musher takes top spot in stunning winter scenery Credit: Reuters - Sports Duration: 02:40Published on February 3, 2020

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Sweden to close borders to visitors from non-EU countries Sweden will close its borders to most visitors from non-EU countries from March 19, Home Affairs Minister Mikael Damberg said on Tuesday. Reuters - Published 2 weeks ago

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