Sweden is a Scandinavian nation, with thousands of coastal islands. Stockholm, the capital city, is known for its medieval old town. The country is traditionally divided into three regions: to the north is Norrland, in central Sweden is Svealand, and in the south is Gotaland.About 15 percent of the country lies within the Arctic Circle. In mid-December, Stockholm experiences only about 5.5 hours of daylight. Sweden’s per capita GNP is among the highest in the world.