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Swedish Wikipedia
Svenskspråkiga Wikipedia
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Internet encyclopedia project
Owner Wikimedia Foundation
Created by Swedish wiki community
Website sv.wikipedia.org

The Swedish Wikipedia (called Svenskspråkiga Wikipedia in Swedish) is the version of Wikipedia written in the Swedish language. This online encyclopedia started in May 2001. It is one of the largest Wikipedia editions in the world.

It has over 2.7 million articles, making it a huge source of information.

Swedish Wikipedia: An Online Encyclopedia

The Swedish Wikipedia is a free online encyclopedia. Anyone can read it to learn new things. It is also a place where people can share their knowledge.

What is Wikipedia?

Wikipedia is a giant encyclopedia on the internet. It is written by volunteers from all over the world. These volunteers work together to create articles on almost any topic you can imagine.

How it Started

The Swedish Wikipedia began in May 2001. It was one of the first versions of Wikipedia in a language other than English. Over the years, it has grown a lot. Many people have helped to write and improve its articles.

How Many Articles?

The Swedish Wikipedia is very big. It has more than 2.7 million articles. This makes it the third largest Wikipedia in terms of the number of articles. It covers many different subjects, from history to science.

How Wikipedia Works

Wikipedia is special because anyone can edit it. This means you can help improve articles or even write new ones. Volunteers work together to make sure the information is correct. They also follow rules to keep the encyclopedia fair and helpful.

Important Rules

To keep Wikipedia a good source of information, there are some rules. Articles should be neutral, meaning they don't take sides. All facts should come from reliable sources, like books or news articles. This helps make sure the information is trustworthy.

Why is it Important?

The Swedish Wikipedia helps millions of people learn. It provides free knowledge to anyone with an internet connection. It also helps spread information about Sweden and Swedish culture to the world.

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See also

In Spanish: Wikipedia en sueco para niños

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