Europe has seven kingdoms, plus the Vatican. Norway and Denmark have royal families too. Sweden was an empire but after that "no beef" as you say. 1814 was the last war sweden had: it was with norway. Cold war wasnt an actual war though and winter war was just in finland :) Some swedes did volunteer though in finnish wars and we send our children to sweden in particular to safety. some never returned.
A small correction though, the "some swedes" was actually 10.000 so called "volunteers" and don't forget that Sweden lost Finland to Russia in 1809. That WAS a proper war.
@bigjtq9176 yes, that wasnt the last war Sweden fought when they lost Finland to Russia. after that there was a war with norway. Why did you put "volunteers", were they not voluntarily there?
@@SK-nw4ig Officially yes. However they were part of the regulars and experienced that volunteered. So they wasn't forced but it wasn't just "anyone" even though some of those were there too, but very few.
Finland is probably the closest to Sweden. It's like a Swedish landscape. After all, it has been Swedish longer than Finland existed, about 600 years Finland was a part of Sweden.
Twelve monarchies but not all are Kingdoms, seven Kingdoms, three principalities, Luxembourg is a grand duchy and Vatican city is an elective monarchy.
following countries in Europe still have Monarchs: Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Belgium, The Netherlands, Great Britain, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg and Monaco , the oldest Monarchy in Europe as in the same family ruling is in Denmark is goes back more than 1000 years
Sweden was quite involved in supporting Finland in the Winter War.. But didn't want to make it "stand out" too much.. Keep in mind, the Soviet Union & Nazi Germany were allies at the time.. Risking taking the both on at the same time.. I doubt any nation would have liked to try that at that time..🤔
There a lot of Americans out there on YT who talks about the world outside America. If I was them I would shut up if I had so little knowledge about the world outside their own kitchen window. It's ambarresing for them, but they don't understand it. From Norway
There are some misconceptions. As stated by some, Sweden was an empire during the 1600 to 1700, Sweden was the largest in Europe, covering Finland, Norway, the Baltic countries plus parts of Russia, Germany and even some parts of Poland. During WW2 it's mostly claimed that Sweden was "neutral". This is untrue. First; Sweden sent all there modern military equipment to Finland plus 10.000 so called "volunteers" to assist Finland in the winter war against Russia. Second; Sweden was also very proficient in SIGINT (Signal Intelligence) towards both Russia but especially against Germany. Sweden did then forward/exchange intelligence with the Allies, after 1940. Third; Sweden did also help with aircraft maintenance of the Allies P38, Spitfires and B22 bombers that emergency landed in Sweden after bomb runs over Germany. So yes, Sweden is not all it shows. As a matter of fact. Sweden has one of the worlds longest classified times among any democracy. The standard is 70 (YES SEVENTY!) years and on some documents, even up to 150 years. Of course documents can be released earlier however they have to be fully scrutinized and approved for release first.
The flags of Grand Hotel should be arranged as follows: Sweden in the middle, and then alternating countries between right and left in alphabetical order as they're spelled in french.
Don't be too impressed with the warship "Vasa". It capsized and sank on it's maiden voyage (like 1300 meters away from the pier, or something. The Swedish Navy's proudest moment). It's true that it was the most powerfully armed warship, but it never saw any action. :O)
Americans....the world is not revolving around you. Be humble enough to keep mouth closed, think to 10 before speaking and change that irritating I know it all attitude
This is a romanticized image of Stockholm. It is a very beautiful city of course but also very brutal and - during the summer months - incredibly crowded with stressed people
Europe has seven kingdoms, plus the Vatican. Norway and Denmark have royal families too.
Sweden was an empire but after that "no beef" as you say. 1814 was the last war sweden had: it was with norway. Cold war wasnt an actual war though and winter war was just in finland :) Some swedes did volunteer though in finnish wars and we send our children to sweden in particular to safety. some never returned.
Wow that’s honestly impressive!
A small correction though, the "some swedes" was actually 10.000 so called "volunteers" and don't forget that Sweden lost Finland to Russia in 1809. That WAS a proper war.
@bigjtq9176 yes, that wasnt the last war Sweden fought when they lost Finland to Russia. after that there was a war with norway.
Why did you put "volunteers", were they not voluntarily there?
@@SK-nw4ig Officially yes. However they were part of the regulars and experienced that volunteered. So they wasn't forced but it wasn't just "anyone" even though some of those were there too, but very few.
Finland is probably the closest to Sweden. It's like a Swedish landscape. After all, it has been Swedish longer than Finland existed, about 600 years Finland was a part of Sweden.
Sweden is one of twelve kingdoms in Europe, and has been so since the 10th century.
Twelve monarchies but not all are Kingdoms, seven Kingdoms, three principalities, Luxembourg is a grand duchy and Vatican city is an elective monarchy.
You should really visit Sweden, Norway, and Estonia, there's so much to see there.
Might surprise you, BUT you can also visit Buckingham palace in London where British Monarchs live ;)
following countries in Europe still have Monarchs: Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Belgium, The Netherlands, Great Britain, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg and Monaco , the oldest Monarchy in Europe as in the same family ruling is in Denmark is goes back more than 1000 years
That’s a lot
comment missed Spain
Sweden was quite involved in supporting Finland in the Winter War.. But didn't want to make it "stand out" too much.. Keep in mind, the Soviet Union & Nazi Germany were allies at the time.. Risking taking the both on at the same time.. I doubt any nation would have liked to try that at that time..🤔
Dude, really? Living in Finland and not knowing that Sweden is a kingdom.
Seriously, you don't know that Sweden, Denmark and Norway have royalty.
You should have learned that.
There a lot of Americans out there on YT who talks about the world outside America. If I was them I would shut up if I had so little knowledge about the world outside their own kitchen window. It's ambarresing for them, but they don't understand it.
From Norway
Think about it, this film was only about Stockholm...then we have the rest of Sweden which is absolutely just as nice. Just saying =)
Dont mind, we real finns certainly dont mind either that you dont know a lot about Sweden hahah. You will survive here well. 💪🏼🇫🇮
You’re welcome over here anytime!
Sweden is like the ”snob” bigbrother to Finland. They used to rule us but… things happened.
There are some misconceptions. As stated by some, Sweden was an empire during the 1600 to 1700, Sweden was the largest in Europe, covering Finland, Norway, the Baltic countries plus parts of Russia, Germany and even some parts of Poland. During WW2 it's mostly claimed that Sweden was "neutral". This is untrue.
First; Sweden sent all there modern military equipment to Finland plus 10.000 so called "volunteers" to assist Finland in the winter war against Russia.
Second; Sweden was also very proficient in SIGINT (Signal Intelligence) towards both Russia but especially against Germany. Sweden did then forward/exchange intelligence with the Allies, after 1940.
Third; Sweden did also help with aircraft maintenance of the Allies P38, Spitfires and B22 bombers that emergency landed in Sweden after bomb runs over Germany.
So yes, Sweden is not all it shows. As a matter of fact. Sweden has one of the worlds longest classified times among any democracy. The standard is 70 (YES SEVENTY!) years and on some documents, even up to 150 years. Of course documents can be released earlier however they have to be fully scrutinized and approved for release first.
Do you study any history at school
Sweden roled over Finland for about 700 years.
Sort of...
The flags of Grand Hotel should be arranged as follows:
Sweden in the middle, and then alternating countries between right and left in alphabetical order as they're spelled in french.
The flags on the hotel building represent the nationalities of the current guests staying there.
You are 3 hours from Sweden with car. A lot of finns go there fore shopping.
For shopping 😮
@@GIOBOZZ Yes, it's due to to the euro/krona exchange rate. And snus of course.
And IKEA in Haaparanta of course
🤣 some flags are just chiling on the side
lol 😂
There are so much more to see in Sweden besides Stockholm.
Constitutional monarchy
Don't be too impressed with the warship "Vasa". It capsized and sank on it's maiden voyage (like 1300 meters away from the pier, or something. The Swedish Navy's proudest moment).
It's true that it was the most powerfully armed warship, but it never saw any action. :O)
That craftmanship can't be denied. Yes, Vasa sank. But how it's made, it's a piece of art.
Americans....the world is not revolving around you. Be humble enough to keep mouth closed, think to 10 before speaking and change that irritating I know it all attitude
This is a romanticized image of Stockholm. It is a very beautiful city of course but also very brutal and - during the summer months - incredibly crowded with stressed people
Name one bigger city that ain't like that.
Brutal?
Tourism propaganda, but not really wrong.