The Kingdom of Sweden is a constitutional monarchy in northern Europe, bordered by Norway on the west, Finland on the northeast, the Kattegat Strait on the southwest, and the Baltic Sea on the east. Contrary to the wintry Nordic images it conjures up, Sweden enjoys a temperate climate, especially in the south, where fertile agricultural lands abound and the majority of the population lives. In the north, lush forests cover a large portion of the terrain, while rugged mountains separate Sweden and Norway. Sweden is Europe's largest producer of metallic minerals, which, along with hydroelectric power and timber, serve as the foundation of the country's economy. Sweden explores the many fascinating aspects that make this Scandinavian country unique.