Västra Götaland County facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Västra Götaland
Västra Götalands län
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| Country | Sweden | ||||
| Founded | 1998 | ||||
| Capital | Gothenburg and Vänersborg | ||||
| Area | |||||
| • Total | 23,498.8 km2 (9,072.9 sq mi) | ||||
| Population
(31 March 2011)
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| • Total | 1,589,016 | ||||
| • Density | 67.62116/km2 (175.1380/sq mi) | ||||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||||
| ISO 3166 code | SE-O | ||||
| GDP/ Nominal | SEK 386,538 million (2004) | ||||
| GDP per capita | SEK 376,900 (2010) | ||||
| NUTS Region | SE232 | ||||
Västra Götaland County (which is Västra Götalands län in Swedish) is a large area in southern Sweden. It's like a big region or province. The main cities, also called its "seats," are Gothenburg and Vänersborg.
This county was created on January 1, 1998. It was formed when three older counties joined together. These were the former Gothenburg and Bohus County, Skaraborg County, and Älvsborg County.
What Are Municipalities?
A municipality is a small local area that has its own government. Think of it like a town or a small district. Each municipality in Västra Götaland County manages local services. These services include schools, roads, and public parks.
Västra Götaland County is made up of many different municipalities. Each one has its own unique features and communities.
See Also
You can also find information about Västra Götaland County in Spanish: Provincia de Västra Götaland para niños
