a Scandinavian kingdom in the eastern part of the Scandinavian Peninsula
"Sweden is a Scandinavian kingdom located on the eastern side of the peninsula."
A country in Scandinavia. Official name: Kingdom of Sweden
"Sweden is a beautiful country in Scandinavia known for its forests and lakes."
The word "sweden" comes from Scots and Middle Dutch, originally referring to the people rather than the country. It eventually replaced older Old English terms that literally meant "Swede land," "Swede nation," or "Swede kingdom."