Where do people live in Sweden?Sweden is a very urban nation. 85 % of the population of Sweden lives in cities (CIA). As seen in the population map, the most densely populated region of Sweden is the southern tip of the country. The North (especially north-west) part of the country has a low population density because it is very cold, and, in the case of the North-West region, is away from the climate moderating effect of bodies of water. The Majority of large Swedish cities are in the southern half of the country. Stockholm, the capital of Sweden, is located in the southern part of the Swedish coast on the Baltic sea (analysis of map). Long ago, Sami people lived throughout Scandanavia, including in sweden. They settled in Sweden to herd reindeer. Some Sami people still live in the traditional way of life, but many now live in cities. Sweden did not have large settlements before the industrial revolution. During the industrial revolution, sweden became more populous because it had many raw resources (CIA). |