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	Holidays in Sweden - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		All official holidays in Sweden are established by acts of Parliament.
		The official National holiday of Sweden is celebrated on June 6, a status which it was finally granted in 2005.
		The Namesdays in Sweden calendar is also denoted: it has a long history, originally a calndar of saints, some names have stuck throughout centuries while others have been modernized.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Holidays_in_Sweden (742 words)

	Sweden - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		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, spruces and hardy birches dominate the landscape.
		Sweden is known for having an even distribution of income, with a Gini coefficient at 0.21 in 2001 (one of the most even income distributions in the industrialized world).
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Sweden (5381 words)

	Wikinfo \| Sweden (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Sweden subsequently broke away in 1523, when Gustav Eriksson Vasa, later known as Gustav I of Sweden re-established separation of the Swedish Crown from the union.
		Sweden has been a monarchy for almost a millennium with supply controlled by the parliament (the taxed peasantry constituting one of four chambers until 1866), and legislative power shared between the King and the Parliament (until 1975).
		In the south of Sweden leaf-bearing trees are prolific, in the north ferns and hardy birches dominate the landscape.
	www.wikinfo.org /wiki.php?title=Sweden (1434 words)

	ipedia.com: Sweden Article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Sweden subsequently broke away in 1521, when Gustav Eriksson Vasa, known as king Gustav I of Sweden from 1523, re-established separation of the Swedish Crown from the union.
		Sweden has been a monarchy for almost a millennium with supply controlled by the parliament (the taxed peasantry constituting one of four chambers).
		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.
	www.ipedia.com /sweden.html (2083 words)

	STUDENT HOLIDAYS - THE GUIDE TO GREAT HOLIDAYS IN SWEDEN
		...Sweden is the land of the mighty Vikings, a winter-wonderland where the stars light up the plains and mountains of the north och the shimmering waters of the south....
		The monetary unit in Sweden is the krona (plural "kronor") and equals 100 öre.
		Sweden has attained an international reputation for culinary excellence in recent years and standards are high at all levels.
	www.studentholidays.com /sweden/sweden.htm (1695 words)

	Sweden Travel
		Sweden's way of life has often been called the "middle way", because it combines private enterprise with a government that greatly influences the development of the economy.
		Sweden is famous for smorgasbord, an assortment of cold and hot foods placed on a large table for self-service.
		Sweden was one of the last regions to lose the ice that covered most of Europe thousands of years ago.
	www.northerner.com /sweden.html (5636 words)

	Sweden: 2005 Calendar of Bank Holidays, Public Holidays, and National Holidays
		This list of 2005 bank holidays, national holidays, legal holidays and public holidays for Sweden, was generated by the Q++ Studio Diary Publishing System, using holidays recurrence rules that were last revised on July 2, 2005.
		This database of bank holidays, national holidays and public holidays can also be viewed sorted by date rather than by country.
		In addition, in many parts of the world, holidays are subject to arbitrary, last minute, changes by the local authorities and you are therefore advised to verify the above dates with the embassy or consulate of Sweden, before planning any trip to Sweden.
	www.qppstudio.net /bankholidays2005/sweden.htm (442 words)

	Sweden Holidays: Cheap Holidays in Sweden, Europe (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Sweden is a land of cultural contrast, from the Danish influence of the southwest to the nomadic Laplanders in the wild Arctic north.
		Much of Sweden is swathed in forest, and there are thousands of lakes, notably large stretches of water between Gothenburg and the capital, Stockholm.
		The lakeside resort of Östersund, in the centre of Sweden, is popular with Scandinavians, but most visitors opt first for the cities and the Baltic islands: the largest island, Gotland, with its array of ruined medieval churches, is a particular highlight.
	www.lastminute.com /site/find/World/Europe/Sweden/Sweden--holiday.html (455 words)

	Holiday (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		A holiday is day set aside by a nation or culture (in some cases, multiple nations and cultures) typically for celebration but sometimes for some other kind of special culture-wide (or national) observation or activity.
		A public holiday or legal holiday is a holiday endorsed by the state.
		Public holidays can be either religious, in which case they reflect the dominant religion in a country, or secular, in which case they are usually political or historical in character.
	www.enlightenweb.net /h/ho/holiday.html (708 words)

	Public holidays
		Sweden closes down during this time, not only are stores closed, but also public transportation is reduced.
		For parents of school children it is worth noting that schoolss have a winter sports week of vacation at the end of February or the beginning of March.
		May 1, a political holiday, is celebrated with parades and speaches.
	www.luth.se /luth/present/sweden/public_hollidays.html (1041 words)

	SWEDEN info
		Map (karta) of Sweden From the Library at the University of Texas at Austin.
		Sweden has two minority groups of native inhabitants in the north: the Finnish-speaking people of the northeast and the Sami (Lapp) population.
		The time of domicile in Sweden will be counted from the year of reaching the age of 16 and, at the most, until the year of reaching the age of 64.
	longstrom.com /swedeninfo.htm (4646 words)

	STUDENT HOLIDAYS - THE GUIDE TO GREAT HOLIDAYS IN SWEDEN
		The island of Gotland is ideal for a cycling holiday.
		West of Sweden's largest lake, Vänern, is Dalsland with its highly varied scenery with deep, peaceful forests and thousands of sparkling small lakes and tarns.
		Dance groups from Sweden and abroad dance and play while the World Champion of Hambo is selected from the thousands of dancing couples.
	www.studentholidays.com /sweden/actholsw.htm (1034 words)

	Tours Scandinavia. WA Shearings Holidays Norway, Sweden, Denmark.
		All of these WA Shearings (Shearings and Wallace Arnold) holiday breaks to Scandinavia have been discounted from their brochure prices.
		Norway, the heartland of the Vikings and home of the trolls and the famous fjords and Sweden with myriad inland lakes and its famous historic capital, Stockholm.
		We visit three Nordic countries, Denmark, Sweden and Norway - here you will find some of Europe's most dramatic scenery with towering mountains, crystal clear lakes and breathtaking fjords, to the rural lowlands with unspoilt villages and elegant cities.
	www.travel55.co.uk /washearings_holidays_scandinavia_main.html (403 words)

	Sweden holidays, flights, hotels
		Sweden is popular for short breaks with Stockholm the top destination.
		Sights not to be missed include the Vasa Museum, the Royal Palace and the wonderfully preserved old quarter the 13th century Gamla Stan.
		On the outskirts of the city is Drottningholm Palace, home to Sweden's royal family and this is open to the public from May to September.
	www.holidaysgo.com /europe/sweden.htm (327 words)

	Holidays in Sweden
		Sweden's youth and family hostels, known as "vandrarhem", offer excellent opportunities for inexpensive holidaying and are located all over the country, including the mountain regions.
		The same passes are also valid for SAS flights between Sweden, Denmark, Norway and Finland as well as within all these countries.
		Sweden is divided into 21 counties, each of which has its own County Administration and County Governor.
	www.reiswijs.co.uk /destinations/europe/sweden/sweden.html (1537 words)

	Sweden Holidays: Cheap Holidays in Sweden, Europe (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Nowhere is this more apparent than in Stockholm, where dozens of museums deal with all imaginable aspects of the past, and medieval and Baroque edifices housing boutiques and cafes overlook the attractive harbour.
		The National Museum in Stockholm is not only the largest, most venerable museum of art in Sweden, but with its magnificent Florentine-Venetian facade it contributes importantly to visitors' visual impression of the city.
		Stockholm's City Hall (or Stadshuset as it is known to the locals) is housed in a distinctive red brick building that dominates Kungsholmen (King's Island), one of the 16 major islands that form the city of Stockholm.
	www.lastminute.com /site/find/World/Europe/Sweden/Sweden--Holiday.html?skin=engb.lastminute.com&DDT=list&CATEGORY=holidays (482 words)

	COSMOS TOURAMA Sweden - Sweden Tours, Sweden Coach Holidays & Escorted Touring Holidays of Sweden
		Outside the major towns, Sweden's population is sparse, which leaves plenty of room for thousands of lakes and acres of beautiful woodland.
		Within the group we have over 40 years experience in coach touring holidays and holiday planning, as well as the buying power that ensures that we secure you the very best deal.
		The air holidays and flights shown are ATOL Protected by the Civil Aviation Authority.
	www.cosmostourama.co.uk /sweden_tours_coach_touring_holidays.php (473 words)

	Sweden Travel Guide - Sweden Holidays
		Crisp and clean, the tranquil Scandinavian country of Sweden offers a variety of experiences within its elegent and sophisticated cities, its picturesque medieval villages, coastal island archipelagos, peaceful lakes and forests and the icy tundra of northern Lapland.
		Sweden is an enchanting country, not as cold as one might imagine situated as it is in the high latitudes, and is well worth exploring whether along the meticulously maintained roads or on the extensive high-speed train system.
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	www.wordtravels.com /Travelguide/Countries/Sweden (482 words)

	WORKING HOLIDAY IN SWEDEN
		If you have anything to add or perhaps a different experience, please feel very free to write in and share it with others who are contemplating the same thing.
		Unbeknownst to each other, they both spoke to a representative of the AMS (government employment agency) and were given the same response: “Despite your university education and years of experience, you’re unlikely to get a job here without Swedish language.
		On a working holiday, with just a samordningsnummer, you won’t be entitled to such luxuries.
	www.coolabah.com /sweden/workingholiday.html (3269 words)

	Outdoor holidays in sweden and sweden holidays in europe
		With Outdoor Holidays you can book your holiday in advance, quickly and easily, with leading holidays companies such as airtours, first choice, thomson and virgin holidays.
		When looking for a cheap holiday to sweden it can be hard to find or expensive, that is why our pre-booking holidays service will leave you to enjoy your holiday in sweden.
		It is essential that you know the exact details of your holiday before you leave for sweden and you can do this from the comfort of your own home with simple pre-bookable holidays from Outdoor Holidays.
	www.outdoorholidays.com /europe/sweden.html (217 words)

	Sweden HQ : Sweden Holidays
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	www.swedenhq.com /swedenholidays/index.php (894 words)

	Diving Holidays in Sweden, Dive Training Holiday in Sweden, Swedish Diving
		Sweden one of the friendliest and cleanest country in the world.
		Sweden is a country with over 95000 lakes, making diving a very popular sport throughout the country.
		Dive holidays in Sweden, are fast becoming the most popular dive destinations in Europe, as Swedish dive holidays not only offer great diving, but also an amazing lifestyle ashore.
	www.underseadiving.com /scandinavia.htm (507 words)

	Sweden Holidays: Experience a holiday in Sweden (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Sweden is surprisingly big – it’s the third largest country in Western Europe.
		Long established as a winter holiday destination, the more you discover about Sweden, the more you realise the wealth of possibilities there in the summer too.
		We have endeavoured to give a wide range of holidays from possibly the most popular – the fly, drive option, to some really unusual trips such as log rafting on a DIY vessel – yes, it is difficult to talk about Sweden and not have any link to flat packs and furniture, however tenuous!
	www.arctic-experience.co.uk /sweden (522 words)

	AWC Sweden
		Holidays in Sweden are called "red days" and are highlighted in red on any standard Swedish calendar (and our list below).
		Many businesses and schools close early the day before a holiday ("pink days") so be sure to check for hours.
		Holidays in the U.S.A. page describing the origin and tradition behind that holiday.
	awcstockholm.org /sweden2.htm (99 words)

	Fishing Holidays Trips Sweden - Arctic Adventure
		Welcome to our Swedish spot, we have 11 destinations to offer and the mountains, lakes, rivers and forests, the fresh air and the pure water, the silence and the remoteness are what attract most people to visit this vast country three times the size of England but with only a sixth of the population
		One of Sweden’s most well established fishing camps, lies deep in road less land in a magnificent mountain setting right on the Arctic Circle.
		Excellent the river is not just fantastic fishing water but an experience in itself as it descends rapidly through a partly deep and narrow river valley over a relatively short distance, resulting in many fine rapids interspersed with slower stretches.
	www.nwalesflyfishingschool.com /fishing_holidays_sweden.shtml (1167 words)

	Scantours: Holidays to Iceland, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Denmark, Russia, Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia
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	Sweden holidays. Vacations & holidays in Sweden. World's best responsible & ecotourism holidays
		An adventurous selection of responsible holidays and expeditions in Sweden, from leading specialist tour operators.
		Become part of this spectacular and welcoming country, and you’ll fall in love with the northern beauty that is Sweden.
		In geographical terms, Sweden is easily the biggest of the Scandinavian countries — a massive 450,000 square kilometres, larger than California and twice as big as Britain — although its population numbers barely nine million.
	www.responsibletravel.com /TripSearch/Europe/Country100234.htm (454 words)

	Holidays and Festivals - Sweden
		The Kingdom of Sweden is on the Scandinavian peninsula in Europe.
		Jointly celebrated with Sweden's Flag Day which commemorates June 6, 1523, when Gustavus I ascended to the throne.
		Same as Annunciation, but is thusly known in Sweden because of the custom of making waffles.
	www.shagtown.com /days/sweden.html (233 words)

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