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19 photos that show how Sweden is a one-of-a-kind country

Sweden has its own particular way of doing things and these photos illustrate just how different life is in this fascinating Scandinavian country.

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When walking through Swedish neighborhoods, you'll see lots of things that aren't found in other parts of the world, such as road signs to remind drivers of pedestrians who may be walking around with their heads down as they use their smartphones.

Here are 19 photos taken on the streets of Sweden that set it apart from other countries.

1. A subway station with pictures of its designer, their assistant and the person who undertook the tiling work

Illustration de l'article : 19 photos that show how Sweden is a one-of-a-kind country

© YuraOsinin / pikabu

2. It's safe to walk around while using your smartphone

Illustration de l'article : 19 photos that show how Sweden is a one-of-a-kind country

© PanAfrica / reddit

3. Kids have their own restroom door

Illustration de l'article : 19 photos that show how Sweden is a one-of-a-kind country

© chloeeeeeeeee / reddit

4. Don't chop down trees, just build around them

Illustration de l'article : 19 photos that show how Sweden is a one-of-a-kind country

© SuryaMstr / reddit

5. Building upwards not outwards

Illustration de l'article : 19 photos that show how Sweden is a one-of-a-kind country

© westernmail / reddit

6. Mice have their own stores!

Illustration de l'article : 19 photos that show how Sweden is a one-of-a-kind country

© chr1su / reddit

7. This railway station has restrooms with LED lights on the handles, so you can tell at glance which cubicles are free

Illustration de l'article : 19 photos that show how Sweden is a one-of-a-kind country

© madskillz89 / reddit

8. A museum in the middle of nowhere that has solar-powered connected benches

Illustration de l'article : 19 photos that show how Sweden is a one-of-a-kind country

© trojeq / reddit

9. On some Swedish farms you can help yourself to the right tools and harvest whatever you want. The produce gets weighed and charged in the farm shop.

Illustration de l'article : 19 photos that show how Sweden is a one-of-a-kind country

© eLilllu / pikabu

10. They believe in stocking up on toilet paper

Illustration de l'article : 19 photos that show how Sweden is a one-of-a-kind country

© morinessan / reddit

11. Trees are fitted with devices that send out a message when they need to be watered

Illustration de l'article : 19 photos that show how Sweden is a one-of-a-kind country

© 3askaryyy / reddit

12. Shopping carts have magnetic wheels so you can take them on escalators

Illustration de l'article : 19 photos that show how Sweden is a one-of-a-kind country

© pacc3130 / reddit

13. Trash containers are painted so that they blend into the background

Illustration de l'article : 19 photos that show how Sweden is a one-of-a-kind country

© Banankartong / reddit

14. Pyramid Street's pyramid-shaped street sign

Illustration de l'article : 19 photos that show how Sweden is a one-of-a-kind country

© Lekorv / reddit

15. Bridge above, skatepark below in this Stockholm neighborhood

Illustration de l'article : 19 photos that show how Sweden is a one-of-a-kind country

© perkamperin / reddit

16. A tunnel for pedestrians and cyclists runs under Stockholm's streets

Illustration de l'article : 19 photos that show how Sweden is a one-of-a-kind country

© perkamperin / reddit

17. An intelligent way to control water flow

Illustration de l'article : 19 photos that show how Sweden is a one-of-a-kind country

© HoSchimon / reddit

18. People wait in an orderly line for buses

Illustration de l'article : 19 photos that show how Sweden is a one-of-a-kind country

© timmersjoe / reddit

19. The capital's public restrooms

Illustration de l'article : 19 photos that show how Sweden is a one-of-a-kind country

© Varlamov / livejournal