population 5.5M
75% covered by trees
188,000 lakes
5.2% speak Swedish
7% of land agricultural
1917 became independent
1995 joined EU
200 MPs
An exploration of what makes people happy, focusing on the Simple Pleasures of life. Inspired by an Ian Dury Song, Reasons to be Cheerful part 3.
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