Gnosjö facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Gnosjö
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Gnosjö Train Station
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 Gnosjö
Location in Jönköping
Gnosjö
Location in Sweden
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| Country | Sweden |
| Province | Småland |
| County | Jönköping County |
| Municipality | Gnosjö Municipality |
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| • Total | 4.89 km2 (1.89 sq mi) |
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(31 December 2010)
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| • Total | 4,326 |
| • Density | 885/km2 (2,290/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Climate | Cfb |
Gnosjö is a small town in Sweden. It is located in Jönköping County. Gnosjö is also the main town of Gnosjö Municipality. In 2010, about 4,326 people lived there. The whole municipality had around 9,600 residents.
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The Gnosjö Spirit
Gnosjö is well-known for something special called the Gnosjö Spirit. In Swedish, it is called Gnosjöandan. This idea is very important in the world of business.
What is the Gnosjö Spirit?
The Gnosjö Spirit describes a way of thinking. It is about being an entrepreneur. An entrepreneur is someone who starts new businesses. This spirit means people in Gnosjö are good at working together. They are also very clever and never give up.
History of the Spirit
This special way of doing business started a long time ago. It began in the 1800s. People in Gnosjö have always been good at finding new ways to make things. They also help each other succeed.
Famous People from Gnosjö
Many interesting people have come from Gnosjö. Here are a few of them:
Bengt Erlandsson
Bengt Erlandsson (1922–2016) was also known as Big Bengt. He created a fun theme park. It is called High Chaparral. This park is like a Wild West town.
Oscar Johansson Schellhas
Oscar Johansson Schellhas was born in 1995. He is a professional footballer. This means he plays football (soccer) for a living.
Musicians from Gnosjö
Gnosjö has also been home to talented musicians.
- Stefan Kardebratt was born in 1954. He is a musician.
- Uno Svenningsson was born in 1959. He is also a musician.
