Kalmar facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Kalmar
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Storgatan in Kalmar
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 Kalmar
Location in Sweden
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| Country | Sweden | |
| Province | Småland | |
| County | Kalmar County | |
| Municipality | Kalmar Municipality | |
| Charter | 1100 | |
| Area | ||
| • City | 19.50 km2 (7.53 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 8 m (26 ft) | |
| Population
(31 December 2010)
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| • City | 36,392 | |
| • Density | 1,866/km2 (4,830/sq mi) | |
| • Metro | 61,533 | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| Postal code |
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| Area code(s) | (+46) 480 | |
Kalmar is a town in the county of Kalmar in Sweden. It is the seat of Kalmar Municipality. The Kalmar Union was founded here in 1397.
Images for kids
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Kalmar Castle today
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Kalmar Cathedral today
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The seal of Kalmar, 13th century
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Engraving from Suecia antiqua et hodierna, circa 1700
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Town plan, 1906
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Kalmar Castle
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Town hall
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In 1972, the 6 km (4 mi) long Öland bridge was built from Kalmar to the town of Färjestaden on Öland
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Kalmar County Museum
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Main square
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Houses on the main square
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Street in Kalmar
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Square in Kalmar
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Scenic photograph of Kalmar Castle in the summer sun
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