Gotland County facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Gotland
Gotlands län
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| Country | Sweden | ||||
| Founded | 1658 | ||||
| Capital | Visby | ||||
| Area | |||||
| • Total | 3,151.4 km2 (1,216.8 sq mi) | ||||
| Population
(March 31, 2011)
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| • Total | 57,203 | ||||
| • Density | 18.1516/km2 (47.0125/sq mi) | ||||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||||
| ISO 3166 code | SE-I | ||||
| GDP/ Nominal | SEK 12,154 million (2004) | ||||
| GDP per capita | SEK 212,000 | ||||
| NUTS Region | SE214 | ||||
Gotland County (called Gotlands län in Swedish) is a special part of Sweden. It's not on the mainland, but on the big island of Gotland in the Baltic Sea. Imagine an island that's also its own county! The main city and capital of Gotland County is Visby, a beautiful old city with a lot of history.
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What is Gotland County?
Gotland County is one of the 21 counties in Sweden. A county is like a large region or administrative area. It helps the government manage things like healthcare, education, and transportation for the people living there.
Who is in Charge of Gotland County?
The county is led by a Governor, who is chosen by the Swedish government. The Governor's job is to make sure that the government's plans and laws are followed in Gotland. In 2011, the Governor was Cecilia Schelin Seidegård.
There's also a local council called the Gotland Municipality. This council is made up of people elected by the citizens of Gotland. They make decisions about local services and how the county's money is spent.
How Big is Gotland County?
Gotland County covers an area of about 3,151 square kilometers (about 1,217 square miles). To give you an idea, that's roughly the size of a small country like Luxembourg!
How Many People Live There?
As of March 31, 2011, there were about 57,203 people living in Gotland County. Most of them live in or around the capital city of Visby.
When Was Gotland County Formed?
Gotland County was officially established in 1658. That's a long time ago, even before many modern countries existed! This means it has a rich history and many old traditions.
What is a Municipality?
In Sweden, a municipality is the smallest local government area. It's like a town or city council that handles things very close to people's homes.
Gotland's Unique Municipality
Unlike most counties in Sweden that have many municipalities, Gotland County is unique because it has only one: the Gotland Municipality. This means the county and the municipality cover the exact same area. It makes things a bit simpler for managing the island!
See also
In Spanish: Provincia de Gotland para niños
