Ciccone There is much more to Sweden than you think. Over the past few centuries, Sweden has formed, flourished and grown in many ways. For example, Sweden used to be nothing more than a large peninsula and now boasts some of the most prosperous economies in the world. This report will cover everything from geography to government, culture to economics and a brief history of Sweden. First, let's start with the physical geography of Sweden. The terrain in Sweden is mostly flat or rolling. However, most of Sweden's mountains are located in the western half. Some of Sweden's major natural resources are iron ore, lead, zinc, tungsten, uranium, arsenic, timber, and hydropower. Although Sweden imports and exports many items, shifting sheets of ice called ice floes affect the routes of ships importing and exporting goods. (National reports) Then there is the land and climate of Sweden. The capital of Sweden is a densely populated city called Stockholm, located in the south of Sweden. Sweden is sometimes referred to as one of the "three fingers of Scandinavia", along with Norway and Finland. Many of Sweden's rivers flow from the mountains and end up in the Baltic Sea. Temperatures in Sweden are much cooler due to the proximity to the Arctic Circle. Furthermore, part of the northern part of Sweden is located in the Arctic Circle. The average July temperature in Sweden is around sixty-four degrees Fahrenheit, while the January temperature is… a paper medium… This is a manufactured windpipe used to help the person breathe. Finally, there is the Swedish government. Like most places in Europe, Sweden has a constitutional monarchy. The Swedish Parliament, made up of 349 members, elected for a four-year term. Sweden gets even more sophisticated with twenty-one mini countries, each with its own government. In conclusion, you have learned about geography, land and climate, the life of a Swede, greetings, religion, economy, government and a brief history of the amazing and stunning place that is Sweden. Not only is it an excellent and extremely prosperous country, but it is also a very well developed country and open to many minority religions..