Sweden fun facts you can’t miss
These fascinating facts about Sweden will astound you! To begin with, in 1979, Sweden outlawed spanking and other forms of corporal punishment for children. Because children are the future of our world, it is critical to raise them properly. When a child is born or adopted, parents are entitled to 480 days of paid parental leave.
Do you know, that the famous band Abba wore ridiculous outfits to avoid taxes? It is because Sweden imposed less tax for clothing not meant to be worn every day!
Sweden’s Volvo made the 3-point seatbelt design patent available for other car manufacturers to use for free. Talk about generosity and mass interest! This seatbelt design saves one life every 6 minutes.
You can’t name your child Ikea or Elvis in Sweden.
A former king of Sweden (Eric of Pomerania) became a pirate after he lost his throne.
In Sweden, homosexuality was termed as an illness in 1979. Therefore, Swedes protested by calling in sick to work, claiming they felt gay. Swedes have a wicked sense of humour, don’t they?
Blood donors receive a Thank you text in Sweden when they first donate blood. Thereafter, they also receive a text when their blood is used to help others.
Sweden witnessed its “Dagen H” day on September 3, 1967, when driving traffic switched from the left-hand side of the road to the right.
Even though Sweden is a military power and one of the world’s top weapons producers, it has avoided conflict for nearly two centuries. Sweden is a stunning country with amazing people, historic landmarks, and a vast archipelago. Take a stroll through the quiet marina to see the many yachts moored in the harbour. Picnic in one of the lovely gardens or dine at one of the best Mediterranean restaurants. Shopping is one of the many things to do in this great country.
Very interesting read!