Published 12:45 IST, January 28th 2020

Five wonderful facts about Living in Sweden that you would like to know

Sweden is the largest country in Northern Europe and generally has a mild climate. Read to know five facts about living in Sweden that might amaze you

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Sweden is a Scandinavian country in rrn Europe, which borders with rway to west and rth and Finland to east and is connected to Denmark in southwest. Living in Sweden have its own benefits such as free health care after a certain amount, care of nature and ors. Here are a few amazing facts about country.

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Amazing facts about Living in Sweden

World’s longest Gallery

Stockholm metro has is said to be longest gallery in world with around 110 kilometres (68.3 miles) in length. tunnels are dug through stones and you can see rough, unpolished surface inside. Over 90 of 100 subway stations in Stockholm is decorated with mosaics, installations, sculptures, reliefs, paintings and engravings by more than 150 artists.

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Maternity and Paternity leave

According to Swedish law, parents are entitled to 480 days of parental leave for each child and if you have twins you are eligible for an ditional 180 days. One parent can take up to 420 days of 480 days, and to this, or parents has to pass days to or one. days can also be split equally and far is entitled to be home for 10 days during first 3 months of new baby.

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Protecting nature

Sweden truly appreciated nature and does everything to protect it. As per reports, parks can have rabbits, birds, and or wildlife too and humans are prohibited from harming m, t even an air rifle is allowed. Fishing is a sport re, but one has to let fish go after catching it.

 

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People do t argue or yell

According to reports, Swedish people asks for a mediator when things get out of control inste of confronting someone directly. An example is writing landlord a complaint when a neighbour plays loud music. It is rare of people re to shout or yell at anybody.

People eat candies on Saturday

As per lördagsgodis concept, people in Sweden can eat a lot of candy, but only once in a week, which is Saturday. This trition originated from 1940s when government found out candies were b for teeth. It was after running tests on psychiatric hospitals’ patients. 

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12:45 IST, January 28th 2020