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July 15, 2007

Sweden Opens First Virtual World Embassy

What: On May 30th, Sweden became the first country to open an embassy in a virtual world.
When: 05/30/07
Link: http://www.reuters.com/article/internetNews/idUSL3034889320070530

Reading Notes:

  • Sweden's Second Life embassy opened on May 30th, 2007.
  • While the embassy does not provide any real or virtual consular services, it does provide information on its real world counterparts.
  • The embassy's presence is designed to promote the country's image, culture, history and traditions.
  • Residents can listen to Swedish radio news, view historical exhibitions, and facts about the country while visiting the embassy.

Posted by Liz Kotin on July 15, 2007 at 11:51 AM in Virtual Worlds |

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