Stockholm
Welcome to Stockholm, the beautiful capital of Sweden. The city was founded in the 13th century and is situated on the east coast of Sweden. With 2.1 million inhabitants, it is the heart of Swedish trade and business life and is known for its rich cultural history and closeness to nature. Housing All universities in […]
Norrbottens län
County of Norrbotten – a county in northern Norrland. It constitutes the province of Norrbotten plus the major parts of Lappland. The county is by size the largest county in Sweden. The two counties of Jämtland and Norrbotten have the lowest density of population in Sweden. The county is subdivided into 14 local administrative districts […]
Västerbottens län
The County of Västerbotten – a county in northern Norrland. It constitutes the province of Västerbotten plus southern Lappland and the northeastern corner of Ångermanland. The county is subdivided into 15 local administrative districts – kommun (municipalities). The county capital is Umeå. In 1634 when the system of counties was established the whole region of Norrland formed one county. […]
Örebro län
The County of Örebro – a county in the southern parts of Svealand. Örebro County is encompassing the traditional provinces (landskap) of Närke, western Västmanland, and eastern Värmland, the northeastern corner of Västergötland, a small part of southern Dalarna and a small part of northwestern Östergötland. The county is subdivided into 12 local administrative districts […]
Västra Götalands län
County of Västra Götaland – a county in western Götaland. The county constitutes the provinces of Bohuslän, Dalsland and Västergötland. The county is subdivided into 49 local administrative districts – kommun (municipalities). The county capital is Göteborg. Major cities are Göteborg, Borås and Mölndal. The County of Västra Götaland includes the following universities: Gothenburg University; Chalmers University; University of Borås; University […]
Hallands län
The County of Halland – a county in southwestern Götaland. It constitutes most parts of the province of Halland. The county is subdivided into 6 local administrative districts – kommun (municipalities). The county capital is Halmstad. Major cities are Halmstad, Kungsbacka and Varberg. The County of Halland includes Halmstad University.
Skåne län
County of Skåne – a county in southern Götaland. The county constitutes the province of Skåne plus a small part of Halland. Skåne is by size the third largest county in Sweden. The county is subdivided into 33 local administrative districts – kommun (municipalities). The county capital is Malmö. Major cities are Malmö, Hälsingborg, Kristianstad and Lund. The County of Skåne includes […]
Blekinge län
County of Blekinge – a county in the southeastern parts of Götaland. The county constitutes the province of Blekinge. Blekinge is by size the smallest county in Sweden. The county is subdivided into 5 local administrative districts – kommun (municipalities). The county capital is Karlskrona. The county of Blekinge was established in 1683. Major cities are Karlskrona, Karlshamn and Ronneby. The […]
Gotlands län
County of Gotland. Gotland is an island in the Baltic Sea. The county is coextensive with the province of Gotland. The county is subdivided into one local administrative district – kommun, Gotlands kommun. The county capital is Visby. A major city is Visby. The County of Gotland includes the campus of Uppsala University.
Kronobergs län
The county of Kronoberg – is a county in the southern parts of Götaland. It is encompassing the southwestern parts of the province of Småland. The county is subdivided into 8 local administrative districts – kommun (municipalities). The county capital is Växjö. The county of Kronoberg was established in 1674 and received its present shape in 1687. Major cities: Växjö, Ljungby and Alvesta. The county of Kronoberg […]
