Goteburg

Overview

Göteborg is Sweden's second largest city with about 490 000 inhabitants. It is situated on the west coast of Sweden at the mouth of the river Göta �lv. The city was founded in 1621 by the king Gustav II Adolf, but was developed largely by city planners and canal experts from the Netherlands and Germany. This explains the Amsterdam-style canal around the city centre.   To this day the city owes much to the influence of people from abroad. Tourists and other visitors return year after year - the Göteborg region is one of the most popular tourist areas in Scandinavia. Göteborg has a long trade and industrial tradition. Many of Sweden's most famous companies have their roots in Göteborg. Some of these companies are Volvo, SKF and ESAB. The Port of Göteborg is the largest in Scandinavia. Even though the port has largely moved from the centre of the city, it still plays an important part in the city's life and atmosphere. The amusement park Liseberg, the largest of its kind in Scandinavia, is situated in the centre of the city has entertained millions of people since 1923. Here you can ride roller coasters or see popular artists perform. In 2006 Göteborg hosts the 19th European Athletics Campionships.   Göteborg has everything a modern city can offer, combined with a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere.

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