Modern Sweden maintains a worldwide reputation for its progressive social welfare policies, which were the outcome of a steady evolution toward democratic government that began in the early nineteenth century. As Swedes are quick to point out, such policies were also the result of the country's strong industrial achievement and its sustained economic prosperity in this century. At the same time, Sweden has carefully maintained the pristine beauty of its stunning natural environment - it holds the only extensive wilderness area left in Europe, and the waters of Stockholm remain clean and clear enough for fishing and even a downtown swim. Over 1.5 million Swedes have immigrated to the United States. If you want to find out more about Swedish heritage, there are numerous geneology sites on the web, as well as plenty of resources in Sweden.
Many genealogical tours are also available.