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Regional Information

The progressive country of Sweden has giant lakes and scenic coastlines, boasting a number of private islands for sale. Since the devaluation of the Swedish crown, its real estate has become very affordable, but the fresh air and wilderness vistas are all free. Despite its northern latitude, Sweden enjoys a mostly moderate climate due to the Gulf Stream. The wilderness region of Sweden experiences the midnight sun in summer – throw away the clock on your private island and enjoy! The standard of living has become enviably high under Sweden's social democratic system.

Sweden, Europe

Foreign Ownership of Islands in Sweden, Europe

Foreign citizens and companies may acquire real estate in Sweden without restrictions. The country has clear and precise regulations covering real estate. Investors find that access to public information about Sweden’s real estate is open, easily available and complete. Most of the information is available through the state real estate registry. Purchase contracts are quite simple.

Regional Statistics for Sweden, Europe

Location:: Northern Europe, bordering the Baltic Sea, Gulf of Bothnia, Kattegat, and Skagerrak, between Finland and Norway
Population:: 9,016,596
Languages:: Swedish, Sami, Finnish
Capital:: Stockholm
Currency:: Swedish krona
Climate:: temperate in south with cold, cloudy winters and cool, partly cloudy summers; subarctic in north
Temperature Range:: -5 to +25
Terrain:: mostly flat or gently rolling lowlands; mountains in west
Natural Hazards:: ice floes in the surrounding waters, especially in the Gulf of Bothnia, can interfere with maritime traffic