Chapter 1 · The country Sweden
Varför är fyra av de stora norrländska älvarna skyddade som nationalälvar?
Why are four of the big rivers in Norrland protected as national rivers?
Correct answer: Because they may not be developed
They may not be developed for hydropower. The Torne, Kalix, Pite and Vindel rivers are protected in the Environmental Code, while most other large rivers have been developed with power stations.