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 | | With Christianization in the 12th century, the country became consolidated, with its centre in the agricultural regions of Östergötland and Västergötland and later on also in the water-ways of the northern Baltic and the Gulf of Finland. |
 | | Sweden has a history of strong political involvement by ordinary people through its "popular movements" (Folkrörelser in Swedish), the most notable being trade unions, the women's movement, the temperance movement, and -- more recently -- sports movement. |
 | | A number of bands with less emphasis on pop music have come out of the country in recent years, including Eskobar, Clawfinger,The Sounds, José González, The Hives, Millencolin, Sahara Hotnights, The Hellacopters, Kent, The Ark, Ravaged, Infinite Mass, and Looptroop. |
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