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.