Sweden is a country of 9 million people located in northern Europe, with its capital in Stockholm. It has 25 counties similar to German states, and is known for IKEA furniture, Vikings, and having vast forests covering much of its green landscape, including pine, fir, oak, birch and willow trees. The region of Scania contains many crop fields and apples, landmarks like Kivik and Ale Stenar, and the Turning Torso building, while the city of Lund is home to Lund Cathedral and a large student population.