DID you know that Sweden has thousands of islands? In fact, Sweden has the most islands in the world with 267,570 to be exact ...

When tourists look for island destinations, Sweden is not typically at the top of the list.. However, Sweden boasts a stunning 267,570 islands - a number it claims is the most in the world.

Countries with the most number of islands. Sweden. Sweden boasts one of the largest archipelagos in the world, with the Stockholm Archipelago alone having more than 34,000 islands.

While most of these islands are uninhabited, they play a huge role in Sweden’s landscape and culture. Even the capital, Stockholm , is built across 14 islands and linked by more than 50 bridges.

Sweden is home to thousands of tiny, picturesque islands. (Image credit: william teed via Getty Images) Various countries around the world can boast of having the most of something .

Sweden's 7,000 kilometers of coastline has a wide variety of archipelagos. Huge clusters of islands can be found off the northeast and south eastern and western coasts.

A beach getaway might not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of a trip to Sweden, but once the long-awaited warmth of summer reemerges, Swedes wake from hibernation and celebrate ...

I Visited This Little-known, 30,000-island Swedish Archipelago During 'Magic Season' — and You Should, Too . In Sweden's Stockholm Archipelago, one travel writer finds a "gentle season where ...

Certain nations around the world stand out for their remarkable numbers of islands, creating networks of natural beauty and cultural richness. Sweden, Finland, Norway, Canada, Australia, Indonesia ...