Kronoberg County facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Kronoberg
Kronobergs län
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| Country | Sweden | ||
| Capital | Växjö | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 8,466.0 km2 (3,268.7 sq mi) | ||
| Population
(March 31 2011)
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| • Total | 183,988 | ||
| • Density | 21.73258/km2 (56.2871/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
| ISO 3166 code | SE-G | ||
| GDP/ Nominal | SEK 43,256 million (2004) | ||
| GDP per capita | SEK 245,000 | ||
| NUTS Region | SE212 | ||
Kronoberg County is a special area in southern Sweden. It's like a big region with its own local government. The main city and capital of Kronoberg County is Växjö. This county was officially started a long time ago, in 1687.
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What is Kronoberg County?
Kronoberg County is one of the 21 "counties" that make up Sweden. Think of a county as a large administrative area. It helps manage things like healthcare, public transport, and regional development. The county government works to make life better for the people living there.
Where is Kronoberg Located?
Kronoberg County is in the southern part of Sweden. It's known for its beautiful nature, including many forests and lakes. The landscape is often called "Småland," which is a traditional province in Sweden.
Who Leads the County?
Each county in Sweden has a "Governor." This person is chosen by the national government to lead the county's administration. Kronoberg also has a "County Council" (Landstinget Kronoberg). This council is made up of elected representatives. They make decisions about important services for the people.
Cities and Towns in Kronoberg
Kronoberg County is divided into smaller areas called "municipalities." Each municipality has its own local government that handles things like schools, roads, and waste collection. The capital city, Växjö, is also its own municipality.
Kronoberg's Municipalities
Here are the different municipalities you can find in Kronoberg County:
Economy of Kronoberg
The economy of Kronoberg County is quite strong. In 2004, the total value of all goods and services produced in the county was about 43.2 billion SEK. This is called the Gross Domestic Product (GDP). When you divide this by the number of people, it shows that each person contributed about 245,000 SEK to the economy. This means the county is a productive place with many businesses and jobs.
See also
In Spanish: Provincia de Kronoberg para niños
