Option E - Sweden - Leisure Activities Flashcards
Where is Sweden?
northern western Europe, east of Norway, west of Finland
What is the population of Sweden?
9.8 million
What is the average population density of Sweden?
0.48 million square kilometers
average population density: 24
What % of people live in urban areas in Sweden?
86%
Describe the economy of Sweden (average income, economic growth).
- average annual income of $61920
- economy is growing 2% annually
Why is there a lot of leisure in Sweden?
The less people work the more time they have for leisure
1% of employees work 50 hours a week
2% of men work 50 hours a week but less than 1% of women
In Sweden, what % of a worker’s day is spent on personal care and leisure?
Workers spend and average of 63% of their day on personal care and leisure
What are the benefits of having lots of leisure in Sweden?
- better mental and physical health
- less stress
- very good overall well being
What is the definition of leisure?
Leisure time when one is not working or occupied; free time.
Where is Sweden ranked in terms of number of tourist arrivals?
ranked number 21 in the world ranking of tourist arrivals
Describe tourism in Sweden
- most tourists are domestic
- high proportion of sweden’s travel overseas for tourism
- number of Sweden’s travelling overseas is rising less rapid
How does tourism affect the Swedish economy?
relative stagnant swedish economy
