Sweden is consistently ranked high in international rankings measuring the quality of life, commitment to gender equality, environmental protection, economic opportunity and competitiveness, and technological innovation.

 

Did you know that Swedes have made the following inventions?

 

The Coca Cola bottle The ball bearing A ships propeller The refrigerator Celsius (the scale) Styrofoam The three point seat belt

The ring binder The pacemaker The telephone handset The flat screen monitor The ultra sound The blowtorch And, most important ----- Skype!

 

Below is a sample of links highlighting Swedish success, innovation and accomplishments:

 

Stockholm is a "model 21st century city" for energy conservation 

Jamie Oliver's "perfect gastro city" is Stockholm!

Stockholm is named Europe’s first “European Green Capital.”

Take a look at Sweden’s creative ways to improve everyday life.

Sweden is ranked number one in the world regarding economic opportunities for women.

An interesting NY Times article on how “men can have it all.”

Sweden ranked second in the recent report on global competitiveness.

Sweden tops rankings of the Global Information Technology Report released by the World Economic Forum.

Sweden is ranked number two in the world in a recent (2011) study of most innovative countries

Stockholm being the 6th most livable city in the world.