7 Facts About Swedes

1. In 1994, Swedes voted to join the European Union and the country officially became a member at the beginning of 1995.

2. In 1991, though many Swedes were against it, Sweden applied for membership in the EC.

3. In 1970, Swedes watched an average of 95 minutes of television each day.

4. Since the end of the Cold War the Swedes have taken a primary role in the Baltic region, taking the lead in the Council of Baltic Sea States and actively supporting their Baltic neighbors.

5. In 1994, Swedes voted to join the EU and the country officially became a member on 1 January 1995.

6. In 2018, the Swedes knocked off team USA in the semifinals before falling to Canada in the championship game.

7. In the early 20th century, more Swedes lived in Chicago than in Gothenburg.