Sweden
Sweden, ; ; ; ; ; ; ; or ; ; ; .}} formally the Kingdom of Sweden,}} .}} is a Nordic country located on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. At , Sweden is the largest Nordic country and the fifth-largest country in Europe. The capital and largest city is Stockholm. Sweden has a population of 10.5 million, and a low population density of , with around 87% of Swedes residing in urban areas, which cover 1.5% of the entire land area, in the central and southern half of the country. It borders Norway to the west and north, and Finland to the east. With the country ranging from 55°N to 69°N, the climate of Sweden is diverse due to the length of the country.Sweden has been inhabited since prehistoric times, . The inhabitants emerged into history as the Geats () and Swedes () and constituted the sea peoples known as the Norsemen. A unified Swedish state emerged during the late 10th century. In 1397, Sweden joined Norway and Denmark to form the Scandinavian Kalmar Union, which Sweden left in 1523. When Sweden became involved in the Thirty Years' War on the Protestant side, an expansion of its territories began, forming the Swedish Empire, which remained one of the great powers of Europe until the early 18th century. During this era Sweden controlled much of the Baltic Sea. Most of the conquered territories outside the Scandinavian Peninsula were lost during the 18th and 19th centuries. The eastern half of Sweden, present-day Finland, was lost to Imperial Russia in 1809. The last war in which Sweden was directly involved was in 1814, when Sweden by military means forced Norway into a personal union, a union which lasted until 1905.
Sweden is a highly developed country ranked fifth in the Human Development Index. It is a constitutional monarchy and a parliamentary democracy, with legislative power vested in the 349-member unicameral . It is a unitary state, divided into 21 counties and 290 municipalities. Sweden maintains a Nordic social welfare system that provides universal health care and tertiary education for its citizens. It has the world's 14th highest GDP per capita and ranks very highly in quality of life, health, education, protection of civil liberties, economic competitiveness, income equality, gender equality and prosperity. Sweden joined the European Union on 1 January 1995. It is also a member of the United Nations, NATO, the Nordic Council, the Schengen Area, the Council of Europe, the World Trade Organization and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). Provided by Wikipedia
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Regression to dependence : a second opportunity for ego integration and developmental progression / by Van Sweden, Robert C.
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Memoirs of Sweden, containing a particular account of the great change which happened in the government of that kingdom, in the reign of King Charles XI. ... Written by a foreign m... by Foreign minister residing in Sweden
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Regression to dependence : a second opportunity for ego integration and developmental progression / by Van Sweden, Robert C.
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Gardening with nature / by Van Sweden, James, 1935-2013
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Gardening with water / by Van Sweden, James, 1935-2013
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Roaring bones / by Wilhelm, Prince of Sweden, 1884-1965
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A letter sent from the Queen of Sweden to the King of France touching, the affairs of that kingdome, and the King of Scots with her Majesties desires and gracious promise thereupon... by Christina, Queen of Sweden, 1626-1689
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The works of Christina Queen of Sweden Containing maxims and sentences, in twelve centuries; and reflections on the life and actions of Alexander the Great. Now first translated fr... by Christina, Queen of Sweden, 1626-1689
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A declaration of Her Gracions [sic] Majesty the Queen of Swedeland; concerning the King of Scots, the resigning up the crown and scepter; the lawes and government of all her loyall... by Christina, Queen of Sweden, 1626-1689
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A declaration of Her Gracions [sic] Majesty the Queen of Swedeland; concerning the King of Scots, the resigning up the crown and scepter; the lawes and government of all her loyall... by Christina, Queen of Sweden, 1626-1689
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A letter sent from the Queen of Sweden to the King of France touching, the affairs of that kingdome, and the King of Scots with her Majesties desires and gracious promise thereupon... by Christina, Queen of Sweden, 1626-1689
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The works of Christina Queen of Sweden containing maxims and sentences, in twelve centuries, and reflections on the life and actions of Alexander the Great : now first translated f... by Christina, Queen of Sweden, 1626-1689
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Gardening with nature / by Van Sweden, James, 1935-2013
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Among pygmies and gorillas : with the Swedish zoological expedition to central Africa, 1921 / by Wilhelm, Prince of Sweden, 1884-1965
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Historya prawdziwa o przygodzie źałosnej ksiąźęcia Finlandzkiego Jana i Królewny Katarzyny, 1570 / by John III, King of Sweden, 1537-1592
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The revelations of Saint Birgitta / by Bridget, of Sweden, Saint, approximately 1303-1373
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The most devout prayers of St. Brigitte touching the most holy passion of our saviour Jesus Christ / by Bridget, of Sweden, Saint, approximately 1303-1373
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The prayers of St. Bridget to be said in honour of the sacred wounds of our Savior. by Bridget, of Sweden, Saint, approximately 1303-1373
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The danger of the political balance of Europe translated from the French of the King of Sweden, by the Rt. Hon. Lord Mountmorres. by Gustav III, King of Sweden, 1746-1792
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The revelations of St. Birgitta of Sweden / by Bridget, of Sweden, Saint, approximately 1303-1373
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