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Susan Ruth Larson
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LOCATION: Minneapolis, MN, United States
Executive Director, Center for Scandinavian Studies, Minneapolis, Minn.
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![Sweden](https://cdn.britannica.com/30/4530-050-0A5FA881/Flag-Sweden.jpg?w=320&h=240)
Sweden, country located on the Scandinavian Peninsula in northern Europe. The name Sweden was derived from the Svear, or Suiones, a people mentioned as early as 98 ce by the Roman author Tacitus. The country’s ancient name was Svithiod. Stockholm has been the permanent capital since 1523. Sweden…
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