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Alcoholic beverages in Sweden

So, in Sweden, there are special rules about drinking alcohol. You know how grownups drink beer, wine, and other drinks that can make them feel funny? Well, in Sweden, you have to be a certain age to drink those things. The drinking age is 18 years old. That means you have to wait until you are that old to try those drinks.

But even when you are 18, you can't just go to the store and buy alcohol. You have to go to a special store called Systembolaget. It's like a store that only sells alcoholic drinks. And you have to show your ID to prove that you are 18 years old or older.

The reason for this special store is to make sure people don't drink too much and get sick or hurt themselves. Systembolaget only sells a certain amount of alcohol to each person, and they only sell it during certain hours.

Also, in Sweden, some places have a law that you can't drink alcohol in public places like parks or on the street. The only place you can drink is at home or in a special place that has a license to serve alcohol.

So, that's the explanation about alcoholic beverages in Sweden. Remember, alcohol is only for grownups who are responsible and know how to drink it safely!