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Mar 19, 2008

Swedish Design

Diversity is the new keyword of the Swedish design scene. Emotional values are now reckoned to be as important as function in Swedish craftsmanship and design in general. Everything is tested and rete ...

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Mar 5, 2008

Swedish pop

Tens of thousands of rubber balls bounce in slow motion down a San Francisco street to the sound of The Knife’s track “Heartbeats,” interpreted by Swedish singer-songwriter Jose Gonzalez. Sony Bravia’ ...

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Feb 15, 2008

Geography of Sweden

Despite its small population and large area, Sweden is a technologically advanced country with good infrastructure. It is characterized by its long coastlines, large forests and numerous lakes. Sweden ...

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Feb 15, 2008

National Emblems of Sweden

Sweden has four national?emblems, the blue and yellow flag, two coats of arms and the national anthem. These symbols draw on centuries of history between Sweden and its Scandinavian neighbours. In 200 ...

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Feb 15, 2008

The history of Sweden

Fourteen thousand years ago the whole of the present country of Sweden was covered by a thick ice cap. As the ice slowly retreated, man came to Sweden and the first known human dwelling place, which h ...

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Dec 13, 2007

Elderly care in Sweden

The elderly represent an increasing part of the Swedish population. Many are in good health and lead active lives. Most live in their own homes. Sweden invests more of its gross domestic product in it ...

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Oct 26, 2007

Gender equality in Sweden

Sweden is considered to be one of the countries with the greatest gender equality, and there is a fairly even breakdown by gender in most government bodies. The percentage of gainfully employed women ...

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Sep 11, 2007

Swedish disability policy

Ensuring that people with disabilities have power and influence over their everyday lives has long been the prime goal of Swedish disability policy. In pursuit of this goal, the focus has now shifted ...

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Aug 29, 2007

Biotechnology and Pharmaceuticals in Sweden

Two main types of companies utilize classical or modern biotechnology: mature companies in traditional areas such as pharmaceuticals, food processing or pulp and paper, which have gradually become mor ...

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Jul 16, 2007

Higher education and research in Sweden

Sweden is taking part in the Bologna Process, a wide-ranging European cooperative venture whose goal is to harmonize all higher education in Europe. As a result, the Swedish education system will chan ...

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Jul 16, 2007

The Nobel Prize ? in Sweden and the world

The Nobel Prize is considered the world’s most prestigious prize. Prize-winning discoveries include X-rays, radioactivity and penicillin. Nobel Laureates in literature have thrilled readers with w ...

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Apr 24, 2007

Swedish education

Education has been keenly debated in Sweden during the past decade. This is partly due to changes in the organization of schools and in the national curriculum. But the school system is also affected ...

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Swedish Design

Swedish pop

Geography of Sweden

National Emblems of Sweden

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Elderly care in Sweden

Gender equality in Sweden

Swedish disability policy

Biotechnology and Pharmaceuticals in Sweden

Higher education and research in Sweden

The Nobel Prize ? in Sweden and the world

Swedish education

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