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How to recognise Sweden from the road
Drives on the right
Forest, lakes and red wooden houses. Sweden looks a lot like its neighbours, so the road markings matter.
What to look for
1
White centre lines
Swedish centre lines are white. Norway and Finland use yellow, which makes this a useful split.
2
Swedish letters
Look for å, ä and ö on signs.
3
Falu red
Wooden houses and barns painted a deep red with white trim are everywhere in the countryside.
4
Endless forest
Spruce and pine forest with granite outcrops lines most rural roads.
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