Karlsborg facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Karlsborg
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The garrison church in Karlsborg (9 June 2006)
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 Karlsborg
Location in Västra Götaland
Karlsborg
Location in Sweden
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| Country | Sweden |
| Province | Västergötland |
| County | Västra Götaland County |
| Municipality | Karlsborg Municipality |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.40 km2 (2.08 sq mi) |
| Population
(31 December 2010)
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| • Total | 3,551 |
| • Density | 657/km2 (1,700/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Karlsborg is a town located in Västra Götaland County, Sweden. It is the main town, or "seat," of Karlsborg Municipality. In 2010, about 3,551 people lived here. This special town is known as a garrison town, meaning it has a military base. It sits right on the shore of Lake Vättern in the area called Västergötland.
The Story of Karlsborg
The town of Karlsborg started and grew because of a very important building project. This was the construction of the Karlsborg Fortress. This huge fortress was built during the 1800s.
Why Karlsborg Fortress Was Built
The fortress was part of a special plan called "central defense." This idea meant that if Sweden was ever attacked in a war, the fortress would become the country's "reserve capital." This means it would be a safe place for the government to move to if the main capital, Stockholm, was in danger.
