Sweden

Economic stats

• Economic stats of SwedenGNI: 428.4 billion $GNI per capita: 44,660 $ GDP growth: 1.5% in 2013GDP by sectors:

Industry: 27.4%

Agriculture: 1.8%

Services: 70.8 %

• Total population: 9 million of inhabitants

Population density: 20 • Life expectancy: 81 yearsAverage annual population change: 0.93%Birth rate: 11.78 births/1000 inhabitantsDeath rate: 9.37 deaths/1000 inhabitants• Urban population: 85%

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Important Cities• The three most important cities of

Sweden are Stockholm, Gothenburg and Malmö.

Stockholm is the capital of Sweden and the greatest city of Scandinavia. With a population of 851,000 people. Stockholm is one of the cleanest cities in the world due it hasn’t industries. The city is a part of a vast archipelago which has 14 main islands. With the underground of Moscow its underground is one of the most beautiful in the world. The Nobel Prize ceremony is held in this city.

Gothenburg is the second greatest city of Sweden and the fifth one of the Nordic Countries. It is an impotant trading city, especially for the Baltic area. The «Poseidon» is the symbol of the city.

Malmo is the third greatest city of Sweden. It is united with Denmark, with Copenhagen ,its capital, by the Oresund Bridge, this area constitutes the most densely populated area of Scandinavia. It is one of the most impotant cultural centres of Europe.

Famous People

Carl Linnaeus was a naturalist, biologist and botanist. He is known as the father of modern taxonomy, and is also considered one of the fathers of modern ecology. His book System Naturae is an important masterpiece in taxonomy.

Alfred Nobel was a engineer and chemist. He was the inventor of dynamite. The synthetic element nobelium was named after him. His

fortune was used posthumously to institute the Nobel Prizes.

Björn Ulvaeus is a musician, composer… He is famous for been a member of the musical group ABBA. He is from Gothenburg.

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Economic stats

• Economic stats of DenmarkGNI: 324.3 billion $GNI per capita: 44,070$ GDP growth: -0.4% (2012 est.)GDP by sectors: agriculture: 4.5%; industry: 19.1%; services: 76.4% (2011 est.)

Population stats

Total population: 5,4 millions of peoplePopulation density: 126 per square kmLife expenctancy: 78 yearsAverage annual change: 0,5%Birth rate: 11 per 1000 peopleDeath rate: 11 per 1000 peopleUrban population: 86%

Important citiesThe two most important cities of Denmark are Copenhagen and Odense.

Copenhagen is the capital and most populated city of Denmark, and second largest in Scandinavia. Originally a Viking fishing village founded in the 10th century. Copenhagen also serves as the cultural hub of Denmark and wider Scandinavia. As of 2014, Copenhagen has 15 Michelin-starred restaurants, the most of any Scandinavian city. The city is increasingly recognized internationally as a gourmet destination. Its symbol is “The statue of the Little Mermaid” an icon of the city and a popular tourist attraction.

Odense is the third largest city in Denmark. It has a population of 172,512 as of January 2014, and is the main city of the island of Funen. Odense has close associations with Hans Christian Andersen who is remembered above all for his fairy tales. Odense remains the commercial hub of Funen, and has a notable shopping district. The city is home to Odense Palace, erected by King Frederick IV who died there in 1730, the Odense Theatre, the Odense Symphony Orchestra, and the Hans Christian Andersen Museum.

Vigo Mortensen is a Danish–American actor, poet, musician, photographer and painter. Mortensen grew in prominence in the early 2000s with his role as Aragorn in the epic film trilogy The Lord of the Rings. He was nominated for an Oscar by Eastern Promises.

Mads Mikkelsen is a synonym to the great success the Danish film industry has had since the mid-1990s. He slowly grew to become one of Denmark's biggest movie actors. He has appeared in King Arthur, Casino Royale, The Hunt and currently in Hannibal.

Hans Christian Andersen was a Danish author. Although a prolific writer of plays, travelogues, novels, and poems, Andersen is best remembered for his fairy tales. Andersen's fairy tales, which have been translated into more than 125 languages. Some of his most famous fairy tales include "The Little Mermaid", "The Snow Queen", "The Ugly Duckling", "The Nightingale", "The Emperor's New Clothes" and many more.

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Norway

Economic stats

• Economic stats of NorwayGNI: 509.7 billion $GNI per capita: 88,870 $ GDP growth: 3.1% (2012 est.)GDP by sectors: agriculture: 2.2%; industry: 45.1%; services: 52.7% (2009 est.)

Population stats

Total population: 4,6 millions of peoplePopulation density: 14 per square kmLife expenctancy: 79 yearsAverage annual change: 0,4%Birth rate: 12 per 1000 peopleDeath rate: 9 per 1000 peopleUrban population: 81%

Important citiesThe three most important cities of Norway are Oslo, Bergen and Stavanger.

Oslo is the capital of Norway and most populous city in Norway .Oslo is the economic and governmental centre of Norway. The city is also a hub of Norwegian trade, banking, industry and shipping. It is an important centre for maritime industries and maritime trade in Europe. Oslo has a large and varied number of cultural attractions, which include several buildings containing artwork from Edvard Munch and various other international artists but also several Norwegian artists. On 22 July 2011, Oslo was the site of one of two terrorist attacks: the bombing of Oslo government offices.

Bergen is the second-most populous city in Norway. The remains of the quays, Bryggen, is a World Heritage Site. The city is an international centre for aquaculture, shipping, offshore petroleum industry and subsea technology, and a national centre for higher education, tourism and finance. Natives speak the distinct Bergensk dialect.

Stavanger is the third-largest urban zone in Norway. Stavanger is today considered the center of the oil industry in Norway and is one of Europe's energy capitals and is often called the oil capital. Stavanger is located in a coastal landscape. Gladmat food festival is also held each year in Stavanger and is considered to be one of Scandinavia's leading food festivals. It was the European Capital of Culture in 2008-

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Rohal Amundsen was a Norwegian explorer of polar regions. He led the Antarctic expedition (1910–12) to become the first men to reach the South Pole in December 1911. In 1926, he was the first expedition leader to be recognized without dispute as having reached the North Pole.

Rohal Dahl was a British-Norwegian novelist, short story writer, poet, fighter pilot, and screenwriter. In 2008 The Times placed Dahl 16th on its list of "The 50 greatest British writers since 1945“-Dahl's short stories are known for their unexpected endings and his children's books for their unsentimental, often very dark humour. His works include James and the Giant Peach, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Matilda…

Niels Henrik Abel was a Norwegian mathematician who made pioneering contributions in a variety of fields. Despite his achievements, Abel was largely unrecognized during his lifetime; he made his discoveries while living in poverty and died at the age of 26.