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  Swedish Armed Forces - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The primary long time task of the agency is to prepare for the defense of the country in the event of war, with the short-term task of training and deploying peace support forces abroad.
Sweden's military is built on conscription, and until the end of the Cold War nearly all males reaching the age of military service were conscripted.
Sweden is aiming at remaining neutral in case of proximate war, and therefore not a formal member of NATO or any other military alliance.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Military_of_Sweden   (913 words)

  
 Sweden   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
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).
In the south of Sweden leaf-bearing trees are prolific, in the north ferns and hardy birches dominate the landscape.
www.bidprobe.com /en/wikipedia/s/sw/sweden.html   (2024 words)

  
 Learn more about Sweden in the online encyclopedia.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
It is bordered by Norway on the west and Finland in the northeast; the rest of it borders waters, as the Baltic Sea and Kattegat.
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 remained a neutral country during World War I and World War II (with exception for the Winter War).
www.onlineencyclopedia.org /s/sw/sweden.html   (1709 words)

  
 Sweden - Biocrawler definition:Sweden - Biocrawler   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Sweden has a low population density in all but its metropolitan areas, with most of the inland consisting of large peaceful forests and mountainous wilderness.
Sweden was one of the poorest countries in Europe in the 19th century, and shaped by a dogmatic Protestantism, until its natural assets – timber, iron ore, grains – allowed it to fund a social democratic welfare state in the early 20th century.
Sweden was inhabited by hunters and gatherers during the Stone Age (6000 BC – 4000 BC), following the recession of the last ice age – the Weichsel glaciation.
www.biocrawler.com /biowiki/Sweden   (3254 words)

  
 CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Sweden   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Sweden is a constitutional monarchy; the crown is hereditary in accordance with the law of primogeniture.
The primate of Sweden is the Archbishop of Upsala; the king is the summus episcopus.
Among the later rulers of Sweden only one was a Catholic, Sigismund; two princesses of the royal family, Cecilia Vasa, daughter of Gustavus I, and Christina, daughter of Gustavus II Adolphus, became converts in their later years.
www.newadvent.org /cathen/14347a.htm   (10141 words)

  
 Sweden - FreeEncyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
The Kingdom of Sweden (Konungariket Sverige in Swedish) is a country in Scandinavia, northern Europe.
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).
The majority of the population belongs to the Church of Sweden (recently separated from the state), which is Lutheran (Christian).
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 Sweden - Gurupedia
Due to the relatively small number of inhabitants, Sweden's landscape is known for its peace and the large forests and mountainous wilderness.
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
East of Sweden is the Baltic Sea and the
www.gurupedia.com /s/sw/sweden.htm   (1902 words)

  
 - Sweden - The Military Equipment Act
Military equipment may not be manufactured in Sweden unless a permit is granted.
Permits in accordance with the first or the second paragraph are not required for activities involving the supply of military equipment to Swedish central government authorities or to manufacturers which have a permit to manufacture military equipment of the type supplied.
Military equipment may not be despatched abroad without a permit except as a consequence of this Act or other legislation.
www.sipri.org /contents/expcon/krigmlag.html   (2393 words)

  
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Sweden is known for its bodies of water; dozens of lakes dot the countryside, and artic waters, including the Baltic Sea, border about half of the country.
With 15 percent of its land mass located north of the polar circle, Sweden's climate is subarctic in the north and more temperate in the south, with cold winters and cool summers.
Sweden maintains a 99 percent literacy rate, as well as one of the highest life expectancies and one of the lowest birth rates in the world.
www.thejobresource.com /career/countries/country.asp?cid=20   (291 words)

  
 Sweden - free-definition
Sweden as a name was originally a plural form of Swede and is a so-called "back-formation", from Old English Sweoðeod (Suiones).
Sweden has an extensive childcare system that guarantees a place for all young children from 2-6 years old in a public day-care facility.
As of approximately August 12, 2004, the population of Sweden for the first time exceeded 9,000,000, according to Statistics Sweden.
www.netlexikon.akademie.de /SE.html   (2158 words)

  
 News-Star OnlineSweden considers mandatory military service for women 06/27/03
The government in Sweden, one of the world's leaders in equal rights for women, ordered the armed forces Thursday to consider introducing mandatory military service for females.
Sweden's military has 12,000 active-duty officers, of which 430 are women.
The military was ordered to present a report on women conscription by March 1, 2004.
www.news-star.com /stories/062703/New_8.shtml   (211 words)

  
 Military flags (Sweden) # fahnenversand.de - Fahnen Flaggen Fahne Flagge Nationalflaggen Nationalflagge Shop ...
Neither Sweden nor Denmark uses a square version of the national flag as a jack.
The personal command sign of the Northern Military District was introduced in 1966, when new regional military subdivisions of the Swedish Defence Forces were organized.
Military Districts (MD) are charged with directing their regional activities, including co-operation with the civilian parts of the Total Defence organisation.
www.fahnenversand.de /fotw/flags/se-mil.html   (440 words)

  
 Encyclopedia: Military of Sweden   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
The primary task of the agency is to prepare for the defense of the country in the event of war, being able to defend against armed attacks that threaten liberty and independence.
Recent political descisions have strongly emphasized the will to participate in international Peace Support Operations, to the point where this has become the main short term goal of training and equipment acquisition.
Officers are trained at the Swedish Armed Forces Military Academy which has establishments at Karlberg Castle outside Stockholm, in Halmstad and in Östersund.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Military-of-Sweden   (798 words)

  
 Sweden - Scandinavica.com
Sweden is a country of the European Union.
- Sweden became a military power during the 17th century but lost the Duchy of Finland in a war with Russia in 1809.
- Sweden is a member of the European Union since 1995.
www.scandinavica.com /sweden.htm   (655 words)

  
 Sweden and Swedish History Profile Biography and Encylopedia Entry Arkansas Encyclopedia Essay
The Kingdom of Sweden (Konungariket Sverige in Swedish) is a Nordic country in Scandinavia, in Northern
During the 9th and 10th century, the Viking culture flourished in Sweden, with trade, raiding and colonisation primarily going eastward, to the Baltic states,
20th century, Sweden has achieved an enviable standard of living under a mixed system of high-tech capitalism and extensive welfare benefits.
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 - Sweden - The Military Equipment Ordinance
A permit issued in accordance with Section 3 of the Military Equipment Act (1992:1300) is not required for the modification or conversion of small arms which are not fully automatic or for the manufacture of individual weapons of this type.
The exportation of military equipment which is not covered by the provisions of Section 9, 11 or 14 shall be notified to the customs authorities not later than one week prior to the intended date of exportation.
If such a change involves the cessation of manufacture or operations concerning the supply of military equipment, the Inspectorate shall be notified not later than at the end of the calendar year during which operations ceased.
www.sipri.org /contents/expcon/mileqord.html   (2847 words)

  
 Sweden: List of Military Equipment subject to export controls
For the purposes of this list, a structural, electrical or mechanical change which involves the replacement of a component by at least one specially designed military component, or the addition of at least one such component is referred to as "specially modified for military use".
A product is considered to be specially designed for military use if it has been primarily developed or designed on the basis of military specifications or objectives, irrespective of whether it also has civilian applications.
However, machine components and electrical and electronic components of standard type do not constitute military equipment if the modification is of a minor nature and does not significantly change the function of the component.
projects.sipri.se /expcon/natexpcon/Sweden/equiplist.htm   (1696 words)

  
 Military Of Sweden   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
If you would like to use this flag of Sweden or any other on your website you are welcome to do so, all we ask is that you include a link back to our site on the same page.
If you would like to use this map of Sweden or any other on your website you are welcome to do so, all we ask is that you include a link back to our site on the same page.
If you would like to use this information for Sweden or any other on your website you are welcome to do so, all we ask is that you include a link back to our site on the same page.
www.appliedlanguage.com /country_guides/sweden_country_military.shtml   (205 words)

  
 Sweden to reorganize military, cut costs by 400 million dollars
The Swedish military has until now been focused on an invasion from the old Soviet block, which is no longer a real threat, she said in a statement.
The defense department has proposed cutting the total number of military personnel by 25 percent, letting about 5,000 employees go, and closing 15 regiments across the country between 2005 and 2007.
In addition, a number of military units would be moved and a few new ones would be created.
www.spacewar.com /2004/040924133549.s57mn0qo.html   (592 words)

  
 Sweden Country Career Guides For Working Abroad
Sweden is known for its bodies of water; dozens of lakes dot the
The Kingdom of Sweden (Konungariket Sverige) is a limited constitutional
Sweden is well known for high quality and technologically advanced
www.overseasdigest.com /country/Sweden.htm   (2283 words)

  
 Sweden   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
A map of Sweden with largest cities and lakes
In the south of Sweden leaf-bearing trees are prolific, in the north pines and hardy birches dominate the landscape.
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www.worldhistory.com /wiki/S/Sweden.htm   (3119 words)

  
 Military archives of Sweden
Welcome to the Military Archives, the part of the National Archives of Sweden which is concerned with agencies sorting under the Ministry of Defence.
In our custody you will find listings and files over military personnel, drawings and descriptions of all sorts of military eqipment and buildings, maps from all over the world, private files of key persons in swedish military history, photographs and a lot more.
The Military Archives keep records from agencies belonging to the Swedish Ministry of Defense and from individuals as well as associations connected to the military.
www.ra.se /KRA/english.html   (441 words)

  
 Dark Matter: Swedish (and worldwide) military aviation
Painting and markings of Swedish military aircraft Since the beginning in 1912, up to the present time
I can't keep all photos on the web, all the time, so four galleries are temporary, where I from time to time will put up new or featured photos.
My military aviation weblog, where I add intersting links as I find them.
www.canit.se /~griffon/aviation   (508 words)

  
 Military Balloons in Sweden
century, the Swedish military authorities become aware of the advantages of tethered observation balloons for direction of artillery fire, particularly for fortress artillery.
The first Swedish military balloon rose to the skies in July 1898 at the fortress of Vaxholm.
According to orders a balloon department was founded with Kapten Jäderlund as commander, together with another officer, one warrant officer and two ”well-grown and intelligent” men from each company as well as a some other troop.
www.avrosys.nu /aircraft/indexballong.htm   (227 words)

  
 Sweden 2003 - Flags, Maps, Economy, Geography, Climate, Natural Resources, Current Issues, International Agreements, ...
Military manpower - military age: 19 years of age (2003 est.)
Military manpower - availability: males age 15-49: 2,060,044 (2003 est.)
Military manpower - reaching military age annually: males: 52,692 (2003 est.)
www.theodora.com /wfb2003/sweden/sweden_military.html   (114 words)

  
 Sweden Military 1997 - Flags, Maps, Economy, Geography, Climate, Natural Resources, Current Issues, International ...
Sweden Military 1997 - Flags, Maps, Economy, Geography, Climate, Natural Resources, Current Issues, International Agreements, Population, Social Statistics, Political System
Military manpower - military age 19 years of age
Military expenditures - percent of GDP 2.5% (FY94/95)
www.photius.com /wfb1997/sweden/sweden_military.html   (96 words)

  
 Sweden Military 2002 - Flags, Maps, Economy, Geography, Climate, Natural Resources, Current Issues, International ...
Sweden Military 2002 - Flags, Maps, Economy, Geography, Climate, Natural Resources, Current Issues, International Agreements, Population, Social Statistics, Political System
Military manpower - military age 19 years of age (2002 est.)
Military expenditures - percent of GDP 2.1% (FY01)
www.greekorthodoxchurch.org /wfb2002/sweden/sweden_military.html   (73 words)

  
 Sweden - Military
19 years of age for compulsory military service; conscript service obligation - 7-17 months depending on conscript role; after completing initial service soldiers have a reserve commitment until the age of 47 (2004)
Military expenditures - dollar figure - per capita:
This page was last updated on 9 November, 2005
www.exxun.com /Sweden/h_ml.html   (304 words)

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