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Swedish Lapland
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The northernmost province of the country is a UNESCO-listed region for its national parks and the still-thriving Sámi culture. It offers countless trekking opportunities (including the Kungsleden trail and its 450 km of paths), winter activities (skiing, sledding), stunning wild tundra landscapes, and rich flora and fauna (reindeer, wolves, bears...). It’s also the land of the midnight sun and the northern lights.
Overview of Swedish Lapland
The northernmost province of Sweden is a UNESCO-listed region for its seven national parks and the still-thriving Sámi culture. It also offers countless trekking opportunities (including the Kungsleden trail and its 450 km of paths), winter activities (skiing, sledding), stunning wild tundra landscapes, and rich flora and fauna (reindeer, wolves, bears...). It’s also the land of the midnight sun and the northern lights.
Key facts
- Type of place: secondary tourist region.
- Tourist interest: (recommended).
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- Main city: Kiruna (23,000 inhabitants).
- Population: 242,180 inhabitants (2016).
- Area: 109,702 km².
- Density: 2.2 inhabitants/km².
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- Lowest point: sea level.
- Coastline:
- Website: https://www.swedishlapland.com/