Europe/Northern Europe
Sweden
Stockholm
10.6 Mio
450 295 km²
Swedish krona
Coastal
Swedish
Historical Events
1397 - Formation of the Kalmar Union
Sweden joined with Norway and Denmark to form the Kalmar Union.
1523 - Sweden Leaves the Kalmar Union
Sweden officially exited the Kalmar Union, regaining its independence.
1618 - Sweden Enters the Thirty Years' War
Sweden became involved in the Thirty Years' War on the Protestant side.
1814 - Personal Union with Norway
Sweden forced Norway into a personal union by military means.
1905 - Dissolution of the Union with Norway
The personal union between Sweden and Norway officially ended.
1995 - Sweden Joins the European Union
Sweden became a member of the European Union on January 1.
2024 - Sweden Joins NATO
Sweden officially became a member of NATO on March 7.