Europe · Country briefing
A child-friendly mission briefing for 20 November — capital, climate, school day, languages, fun facts, native animals, and five questions to ask the class on the other side of the world.
Climate in November: Cold; short daylight especially in the north.
The capital
Stockholm
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Fun facts
Islands
Stockholm is built on 14 islands
Open lesson
Midnight sun
In summer the sun barely sets up north
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Hockey & skiing
National winter sports
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Fika
A daily coffee + sweet treat ritual
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ABBA & Spotify
Both came from Sweden
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Forests
Cover 70% of the country
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Tap any card to open a class-ready mini-lesson — for the teacher to walk through, or an older child to read aloud.
Native animals
Moose
Sweden has the densest moose population in the world
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Brown bear
Sleeps for 5–7 months a year
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Reindeer
Herded by the Sámi people in the north
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Eurasian lynx
Europe's only big cat
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White-tailed eagle
Has a wingspan of 2.5 metres
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Tap any animal to open a class-ready lesson about it.
School life
Many schools include outdoor play even in cold weather. Fika (snack break) is a daily ritual for many.
Typical school day: Often 08:00–14:30, with shorter days for younger pupils.
School year: Mid-August to mid-June.
Greetings to learn
Five questions to ask
What not to assume
Culture
Food
Music
Sport
Festivals
Tap any chip to open a class-ready lesson — what it is, why it matters, fun facts.
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