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  Sweden. The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2001-05
Sweden falls into two main geographical regions: the north (Norrland), comprising about two thirds of the country, which is mountainous (except for a narrow strip of lowland along the Gulf of Bothnia); and the south (Svealand and Götaland), which is mostly low-lying and where most of the population lives.
Sweden was a member of the European Free Trade Association from 1960 to 1994; in 1995 it joined the European Union.
Sweden entered the United Nations in 1946, and Dag Hammarskjöld, a Swedish diplomat, was secretary-general of the organization from 1953 until his death in 1961.
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 Cabinet
A cabinet is a council of high-ranking members of government, typically representing the executive branch.
Cabinets can be appointed from sitting members of the legislature or independently.
In most nations, members of the cabinet are given the title of minister, and each hold a different portfolio of government duties (minister of the environment, etc).
www.ebroadcast.com.au /lookup/encyclopedia/ca/Cabinet.html   (126 words)

  
 Sweden - MSN Encarta
In Sweden executive power is vested in the cabinet, or government, which is responsible to the unicameral (single-chamber) national legislature, the Riksdag.
The cabinet is composed of a prime minister and department ministers and ministers without portfolio.
Sweden is further divided into approximately 300 municipalities headed by popularly elected local councils.
encarta.msn.com /encyclopedia_761563138_8/Sweden.html   (593 words)

  
 The Augsburg Art Cabinet
Four large art cabinets were crafted in the southern German city of Augsburg in the first half of the 17th century by Philipp Hainhofer (1578-1647).
The Uppsala cabinet, which is one of the University’s most precious possessions, is the only one that still has its collections intact—with the exception of a few objects that have been lost.
The cabinet was meant to remind him of the accomplishments of science but also of the constant interplay between art and nature.
info.uu.se /fakta.nsf/sidor/the.augsburg.id5A.html   (388 words)

  
  Nordic FAQ - 7 of 7 - SWEDEN
Northwestern Sweden is crossed by an ancient mountain chain; the remainder of the north is a southeast-sloping plateau that rises to between 200 and 500 meters.
Sweden is the fourth largest contributor to the UN, and is one of the countries that meet the UN's goal of 0.7% of GNP for development assistance.
On the map to the left Sweden as it was understood between 1336 and 1561 is marked with a darker shade of gray, and the provinces temporarily ruled by king Magnus Eriksson (Norway, Gotland and the Scanian provinces) are marked with a lighter shade of gray.
www.cs.uu.nl /wais/html/na-dir/nordic-faq/part7_SWEDEN.html   (18496 words)

  
 Sweden - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Sweden has a low population density in all but its metropolitan areas, with most of the inland consisting of forests and mountainous wilderness.
Sweden was first mentioned in the 1st century, by Roman historian Tacitus, who wrote that the Suiones tribe lived out in the sea and were powerful in both arms and ships.
In the south of Sweden leaf-bearing trees are prolific, in the north pines and hardy birches dominate the landscape.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Sweden   (4202 words)

  
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A cabinet is a body of high-ranking members of government, typically representing the executive branch.
In most governments, members of the cabinet are given the title of minister, and each hold a different portfolio of government duties ("Minister of the Environment", etc).
The notion of the modern cabinet is credited to the reign of George I and George II; both of whom made use of such a system, as they weren't native speakers of the language in which they governed.
www.online-encyclopedia.info /encyclopedia/c/ca/cabinet.html   (160 words)

  
 Sweden Information   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Sweden was first mentioned in the 1st century, by Tacitus, who wrote that the Suiones lived out in the sea and were powerful in both arms and ships.
Sweden (etymology)''Sweden'' as a name was originally a plural form of SwedesSwede and is a so-called "back-formation", from Old English ''Sweoðeod,'' the land of the Suiones.
In underground circles, Sweden is known for a large number of death metal and fl metal acts, often viewed as pioneering or at the forefront of the scene.
www.echostatic.com /Sweden.html   (2943 words)

  
 Gates of Vienna: The New York Times and Sweden: The Dark Side of Paradise
Sweden is struggling to pay the bills for the tens of thousands of workers on long-term disability and an expanding group of young people leaving the workforce altogether on so-called “early retirement.” 500,000 people are on early retirement in Sweden today, 68,000 of whom are between the ages of 20 and 40.
Sweden also decided to withdraw from an international air force exercise to be held in Italy in May 2006, after learning that units from the Israeli air force would participate.
Sweden has become the entire world’s welfare office, because the political elites have decided that massive Muslim immigration is “good for the economy.” Pretty soon, Sweden could have an “army” of just 5000 men.
gatesofvienna.blogspot.com /2006/05/new-york-times-and-sweden-dark-side-of.html   (7319 words)

  
 Sweden (01/07)
Sweden suffered further territorial losses during the Napoleonic wars and was forced to cede Finland to Russia in 1809.
Sweden's predominantly agricultural economy shifted gradually from village to private farm-based agriculture during the Industrial Revolution, but this change failed to bring economic and social improvements commensurate with the rate of population growth.
When Sweden became a member of the EU in 1995, some argued that it went against Sweden's historic policy of neutrality (Sweden had not joined the EU during the Cold War because it was incompatible with neutrality).
www.state.gov /r/pa/ei/bgn/2880.htm   (4980 words)

  
 Map 4 Kids - Sweden Travel   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Sweden suffered further territorial losses during the Napoleonic wars and was forced to cede Finland to Russia in 1809.
Sweden's predominantly agricultural economy shifted gradually from village to private farm-based agriculture during the Industrial Revolution, but this change failed to bring economic and social improvements commensurate with the rate of population growth.
Sweden, officially Konungariket Sverige (Kingdom of Sweden), constitutional monarchy in northern Europe, occupying the eastern portion of the Scandinavian Peninsula.
www.map4kids.com /world/europe/sweden/index.php   (2645 words)

  
 Sweden History | iExplore.com
Sweden’s contact with the rest of Europe is first recorded in the Viking period, when the country traded furs and arms with Russia, along the eastern passage.
Sweden won the last remaining Baltic territories not under their control – Prussia and Pomerania – but Gustav was killed at the battle of Lützen in 1632.
Sweden chose not to join the European single currency at its inception in 1999, public support was lacking and the government felt that economic conditions were not right.
www.iexplore.com /dmap/Sweden/History   (1409 words)

  
 Sweden
While some argued that it went against Sweden's historic policy of neutrality (Sweden had not joined the EU during the Cold War because it was incompatible with neutrality), others viewed the move as a natural extension of the economic cooperation that had been going on since 1972 with the EU.
In membership negotiations in 1993-94, Sweden also had reserved the right to make the final decision on whether to join the third stage of the EMU (a common currency and central bank) "in light of continued developments." In a nationwide referendum in November 1994, 52.3% of participants voted for EU membership.
Sweden has devoted particular attention to issues of disarmament, arms control, and nuclear nonproliferation and has contributed importantly to UN and other international peacekeeping efforts, including the NATO-led peacekeeping forces in the Balkans.
www.infoplease.com /country/profiles/sweden.html   (2824 words)

  
 Map Zones : Sweden Map   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
The Congress of Vienna compensated Sweden for its lost German territory through a merger of the Swedish and Norwegian crowns in a dual monarchy, which lasted until 1905, when it was peacefully dissolved at Norway's request.
Sweden’s population is composed principally of Scandinavians of Germanic descent and a relatively small number of ethnic Finns.
Sweden has an extensive child-care system that guarantees a place for all young children from 2-6 years old in a public day-care facility.
kids.mapzones.com /world/sweden   (2597 words)

  
 Sweden
Sweden is a constitutional monarchy and a multiparty parliamentary democracy.
In 1994 Sweden was the last of the Nordic countries to allow formation of a Sametinget, or Sami Parliament, as an advisory body to the Government.
Approximately 11 percent of Sweden's population is foreign born.
www.state.gov /g/drl/rls/hrrpt/1999/362.htm   (5227 words)

  
 Wall Cabinets
This vintage shelf from Sweden has some drawers for storage as well as a shelf, and would be ideal for a child's room or somewhere that you wished to add some color to your home.
This is a most beautiful vintage wall cabinet painted in Sweden about 20 years ago by a famous painter who is now famous for his modern art wall cabinets.
We loved the total Swedish feel of this cabinet and although it is not signed and it is not extremely old, I guarantee that it will be a magnificent touch of Sweden in your home.
www.swedishcountry.com /wall_cabinet.htm   (408 words)

  
 The Seattle Times: Nation & World: Voters nudge Sweden to the right
STOCKHOLM, Sweden – A center-right opposition vowing to streamline Sweden's famed welfare state ousted the Social Democratic government in a close parliamentary election Sunday, ending 12 years of leftist rule in the Nordic nation.
Sweden is enjoying strong economic growth — 5 percent on an annual basis in the second quarter compared with the EU average of 2.8 percent.
Sweden's election authority said 80.4 percent of the 6.8 million voters turned out in the election, 1.3 percent more than in 2002.
seattletimes.nwsource.com /html/nationworld/2003264031_websweden18.html   (680 words)

  
 Frederick P Victoria / Chez Soi
An Art Deco period cocktail cabinet having a painted finish with panels (including the top surface) in natural mahogany, the chrome plated metal framed upper door enclosing one glass shelf within a mirrored compartment, the lower door revealing three shaped shelves, 2 with chrome plated rims.
An antique pine pharmacist's cabinet finished on both sides and having a superstructure with 4 glazed doors at the rear and four drawers at the front.
An important, gilt bronze mounted Viennese mahogany cabinet having three drawers flanked by fluted columns and surmounted by a curved super-structure containing two doors enclosing one shelf each and a spring latch accessed panel decorated with leather book spines and opening to reveal two shelves.
www.chezsoi.us /search.php?cat=E   (859 words)

  
 Cabinet - FreeEncyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
A cabinet is a council of high-ranking members of government, typically representing the executive branch.
Cabinets can be appointed from sitting members of the legislature or independently.
In most nations, members of the cabinet are given the title of minister, and each hold a different portfolio of government duties (minister of the environment, etc).
openproxy.ath.cx /ca/Cabinet.html   (126 words)

  
 Sweden
Following comprehensive media reports on Sweden's relations with the Nazis during the Second World War, there is a new willingness on the part of the government and the general population to assess the nation's war-time role and confront difficult questions about its history.
Sweden approved 4,800 residence applications during 1996, of which 15 per cent were from refugees, and granted 2,550 individuals some form of protection.
Sweden has accepted over 100,000 refugees from former Yugoslavia and, in 1996, 55,391 refugees from Bosnia-Hercegovina were in Sweden.
www.axt.org.uk /antisem/archive/archive2/sweden/sweden.htm   (6679 words)

  
 Sweden
Sweden became a dominant power in the Baltic in the 17th century.
Its influence in the region declined with the rise of Russia in the 19th century.
Sweden has remained at peace since 1814 basing her foreign policy on principles of neutrality.
www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk /2WWsweden.htm   (837 words)

  
 JURIST - Sweden: Swedish Law, Legal Research, Human Rights
The Swedish parliament (Riksdag) stems from the ting (tribal courts) and the election of kings in the Viking age.
Sweden's government is a limited constitutional monarchy with a parliamentary system.
Executive authority is vested in the cabinet which consists of a prime minister and 19 ministers who run the government departments.
jurist.law.pitt.edu /world/sweden.htm   (361 words)

  
 NationMaster - Statistics > Executive branch > Cabinet by country   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Cabinet appointed by the president with previous nomination by the prime minister and approval of the House of Representatives
Cabinet appointed by the governor with the consent of the legislature
Cabinet consists of the governor, the premier, six ministers appointed by the governor from among the members of the House of Assembly, and the attorney general
www.nationmaster.com /graph/gov_exe_bra_cab-government-executive-branch-cabinet   (2552 words)

  
 MapZones.com : Sweden Map   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
The first traces of human life in Sweden, dating from about 9000 BC, were found at Segebro outside Malmö in the extreme southern reaches of Sweden.
Gradually the kingdom became a power in the Baltic area, and its expansionist policies were furthered by Gustav II Adolph, considered the greatest Swedish king, who succeeded to the throne in 1611.
At the beginning of his reign, Sweden was at war with Russia, and in 1617 Gustav ended the conflict with a treaty by which Sweden obtained eastern Karelia and Ingria.
atlas.mapzones.com /sweden/sweden.php   (2074 words)

  
 Drinks Cabinet - Hand carved from teak wood
Drinks Cabinet - This is one of the most sort after piece of furniture, that is both decorative and functional.
To those who have seen the actual bar cabinet at our showroom but did not order, and would like to order now, below are the different designs for the drinks cabinet.
Select the design of the Bar cabinet you are interested in, fill in the form below and we will quote you the price including shipping and insurance, to the port nearest to you.
www.chans-antique.com /drinkscabinet.htm   (149 words)

  
 Government of Sweden - FreeEncyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Sweden is a constitutional monarchy with a representative democracy based on a parliamentary system.
The affairs of Government are decided by a Cabinet of Ministers, which lead by a Prime Minister.
The Cabinet and the Prime Minister are responisble for their actions against the Parliament of Sweden.
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 Olof Palme - Open Encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
He was the leader of the Social Democrat Party from 1969 to 1986 and was Prime Minister of Sweden with a Privy Council Government from October 1969 to October 1976 and with a Cabinet Government starting in October 1982.
In 1967 he became Minister of Education, and the following year he was the target of fierce critisism from left-wing students protesting against the government's plans for university reform.
The assassination of Olof Palme was the first murder of a Swedish politician since that of Axel von Fersen in 1810, and the first assassination of a Swedish head of government since that of King Gustav III of Sweden in 1792.
open-encyclopedia.com /Olof_Palme   (635 words)

  
 Magazine Antiques: Neoclassical furniture design in Sweden
The burgeoning of the arts in Sweden was triggered by a disastrous fire in 1697 that destroyed the medieval castle of the Tre Kronor (Three Crowns), the royal residence in Stockholm.
One of the first monumental neoclassical interiors in Sweden was Gustav III's state bedroom in the palace (see Pl. II), a project that involved the close co-operation of the king, the elderly architect Jean Eric Rehn, and the young Jean Baptiste Masreliez.
Because the traditional masterpiece in Sweden was a cabinet, Haupt's design for a writing table was a far cry from the norm.
www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m1026/is_n4_v145/ai_15299738   (1348 words)

  
 'Nannygate' rages in Sweden after claiming cabinet ministers
Anodyne as it may seem, that's the question being asked at office watercoolers around the country after two cabinet ministers were forced to quit over the issue and a slew of politicians remain under fire.
Earlier this week, trade minister Maria Borelius and culture minister Cecilia Stegoe Chilo were forced to quit their jobs just a week after a media frenzy into their personal finances revealed that they were guilty of both offences.
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www.turkishpress.com /news.asp?id=147251   (609 words)

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