Sweden - Culture Smart!

Sweden is a strikingly beautiful country with virtually no poverty and a profound reverence for the environment. Its extremes in geography, climate, and history have given rise to a national personality that values homogeneity, honesty, and self-sufficiency, and avoids ostentation and confrontation. The end result is a person who is modest, reserved, and romantically nationalistic, though there is much more to be discovered. While the younger generation has readily embraced new ideas and social change, Swedes retain a deep respect for their own cultural legacy, and a good background knowledge of the beliefs and values that make up the Swedish way of life will prove invaluable for anyone hoping to do more than just scratch the surface.