What is the highest point of Sweden?

It lies 25 miles (40 km) from the Norwegian border and about 103 miles (166 km) north of the Arctic Circle. The name is a Sami word meaning “kettle top.” One of its peaks, Mount Kebne (6,926 feet [2,111 metres]), is the highest in Sweden.

1. Do they have mountains in Sweden?
2. What's the highest point in Norway?
3. What is the capital of Sweden?
4. What is Sweden's climate?
5. Is Sweden flat?
6. Is Mount Everest the tallest mountain?
7. Which Scandinavian country is the most mountainous?

Do they have mountains in Sweden?

Sweden. There are 12 peaks in Sweden that reach above 2,000 m high (6,600 ft), or 13 depending on how the peaks are defined. Eight of them are located in Sarek National Park and the neighbouring national park Stora Sjöfallet. The other four peaks are located in the further north region of Kebnekaise.

What's the highest point in Norway?

With its 2469 meters above sea level, Galdhøpiggen is both Norway's and Northern Europe's highest mountain.…

What is the capital of Sweden?

Stockholm, capital and largest city of Sweden. Stockholm is located at the junction of Lake Mälar (Mälaren) and Salt Bay (Saltsjön), an arm of the Baltic Sea, opposite the Gulf of Finland. The city is built upon numerous islands as well as the mainland of Uppland and Södermanland.

What is Sweden's climate?

Winter and summer temperature differences in Sweden are extreme, but generally the country enjoys a temperate climate, thanks to the Gulf Stream. Above the Arctic Circle, winter is severe with temperatures going below -30°C, while summer temperatures here, and in the rest of the country, regularly hit +20°C.

Is Sweden flat?

Sweden is a northern European country located on the Scandinavian Peninsula. Its topography consists mainly of flat or gently rolling lowlands but there are mountains in its western areas near Norway. Its highest point, Kebnekaise at 6,926 feet (2,111 m) is located here.

Is Mount Everest the tallest mountain?

Mount Everest's peak is the highest altitude above mean sea level at 29,029 feet [8,848 meters]. Mount Chimborazo's peak is the furthest point on Earth from Earth's center. ... Mauna Kea is the tallest mountain from base to peak at more than 33,500 feet [10,210 meters].

Which Scandinavian country is the most mountainous?

Norway is by far the most mountainous country in Scandinavia. The majority of the country is covered by mountains. The least mountainous is Denmark....