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Culture in Sweden 2011

Sweden is a country with high cultural intensity – and density! A country widely known for its natural beauty and vast landscape scenery, Sweden is also prominent in cutting-edge urban culture.

Sweden: Small country with Big companies

On July 6 the Swedish pavilion at the World Expo 2010 in Shanghai welcomed its one-millionth visitor. The huge interest in our exhibition – with the theme innovation by Sweden – is just one example of the curiosity about Swedish ideas, solutions and culture that I have met here at home and around the world during the last years.

The intangible charm of Lisa Ekdahl

The unique and treasured Swedish singer Lisa Ekdahl recently visited London to perform songs from her new album “Give me that Slow Knowing Smile”, just released in the UK. Along with numerous other Scandinavian fans, we went to see the concert and talk to the artist.

Knowledge thrives when it is able to flow freely

For a relatively small country, Sweden offers big opportunities. The number of educational programs varies as much as the geography. Regardless of where your interest lies, be it in science, film, medicine or philosophy, Sweden can provide world-class programs in a number of fields.