Blekinge County facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Blekinge
Blekinge län
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| Country | Sweden | ||||
| Capital | Karlskrona | ||||
| Area | |||||
| • Total | 2,946.4 km2 (1,137.6 sq mi) | ||||
| Population
(March 31, 2011)
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| • Total | 153,131 | ||||
| • Density | 51.9722/km2 (134.6075/sq mi) | ||||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||||
| ISO 3166 code | SE-K | ||||
| GDP/ Nominal | SEK 34,566 million (2004) | ||||
| GDP per capita | SEK 231,000 | ||||
| NUTS Region | SE221 | ||||
Blekinge County (called Blekinge län in Swedish) is a special area in southern Sweden. It's like a state or a region. The main city and where the government is located is Karlskrona. Blekinge County was officially created a long time ago, in the year 1683.
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What are the Main Towns in Blekinge?
Blekinge County is made up of several smaller areas called municipalities. These are like local districts or towns that have their own local governments.
Here are the five municipalities that make up Blekinge County:
Who Leads Blekinge County?
Each county in Sweden has a leader called a Governor. The Governor is chosen by the Swedish government. Their job is to make sure that the laws and decisions made by the national government are followed in Blekinge County.
The current Governor of Blekinge County is Gunvor Engström. There is also a group called the County Council (Landstinget Blekinge). This council is made up of people elected by the citizens of Blekinge. They are in charge of things like healthcare and public transport in the county.
How Big is Blekinge County?
Blekinge County is one of the smaller counties in Sweden.
Area and Size
The total land and water area of Blekinge County is about 2,946 square kilometers (about 1,137 square miles). To give you an idea, that's roughly the size of a small country like Luxembourg.
Population
As of March 2011, about 153,131 people lived in Blekinge County. This means it's not a very crowded place. The population density tells us how many people live in each square kilometer. In Blekinge, it's not very high, meaning there's plenty of space!
When Was Blekinge County Created?
Blekinge County has a long history. It was officially established in 1683. This means it has been an organized county for over 300 years!
See also
In Spanish: Provincia de Blekinge para niños
