Nature
Sweden is a country where natural luxuries like wide-open spaces, fresh air, clean water and beautiful, pristine nature and wilderness exist in abundance - for everyone, but then we are talking about a vast country, with just 20 inhabitants per square kilometer. At the same time, visitors are pleasantly surprised at how Swedes maintain such solid bonds with nature and with their cultural heritage. Internationally Sweden is recognised as one of the worlds most socially and technologically advanced societies.
Society
Sweden remains one of the most egalitarian countries in terms of income distribution, and has one of the world’s lowest levels of poverty. It’s no surprise that Sweden consistently appears near the top of the Human Development Index, which ranks countries according to life expectancy, education and standard of living. While Swedes pay high taxes to maintain their prized social welfare system, they are no longer the highest-taxed people in the world.
Residence-based benefits
Residents in Sweden are entitled to nearly all the benefits available to Swedish citizens. Part of the social security system is designed to ensure a minimum standard of living based only on residence. Heavily subsidized health care and childcare systems are some of the benefits included, as well as partially subsidized dental care. By living in Sweden for over a year, residents will benefit from Swedish social insurance — a basic support system for everyday needs and a safety net when necessary.
Employment-based benefits
Having a job is a form of security in itself. But in Sweden you can expect much more as an employee, from paid parental and sick leave to employment-based pension and optional unemployment insurance, all based on your salary.
