Malmö History Politics Geography Economy Universities

Malmö constitutes together with the town Arlöv in the north and the incorporated town Limhamn in the south a conurbation with a population of 250,000 inhabitants ( suburbs excluded). The population of the municipality, i.e. with Arlöv excluded but some suburbs added, is about 270,000.

1 History

2 Politics

3 Geography

**Malmö stad**

Seat	Malmö
County	Skåne County
Area - Total	Ranked 258th 156 km²
Population - Total (2004) - Density	Ranked 3rd 267,171 1712.6/km²

Malmö is known in Sweden as the city of parks. The largest two being Pildammsparken and Kungsparken. Malmö is part of the transnational Oresund Region and since 2000 the Oresund BridgeThe Oresund Bridge (joint Danish/ Swedish hybrid name: resundsbron is a combined two-track rail and four-lane road bridge across the Oresund strait. It connects the two metropolitan areas of the Oresund Region, the Danish capital of Copenhagen with the Sw crosses the OresundOresund resund in Swedish or resund in Danish) or The Sound is the strait that separates Zealand from Scania, and thereby Denmark from Sweden. Oresund connects the Baltic Sea to the Atlantic Ocean (via Kattegat, Skagerrak, and the North Sea), and is one o strait to CopenhagenCopenhagen Kobenhavn in Danish) is the capital of Denmark. The contemporary Danish name for the city is a corruption of the original designation for the city Kobmandshavn meaning Merchants' Harbour. The English name Copenhagen is derived from the German n. The bridge was inaugurated July 1, 2000 and measures 8 kilometres, with pylons reaching 204.5 metres vertically. Trains pass the bridge every 20 minutes and thereby connect Malmö, Copenhagen and the Copenhagen Metrorestad and M2 towards Kastrup. The extension all the way to Kastrup is expected to finish in 2007. The Metro is the metro system of Copenhagen, Denmark. It is operated by the Orestadsselskabet I/S (Orestad Development Corporation). Routes The network has (inaugurated on Oct 19, 2002).

4 Economy

Main article: Economy of Malmö

The economy of Malmö was traditionally based on shipbuilding and construction related industries, such as concrete factories. The region's leading university, with associated hi-tech and pharmaceutical industry, is placed in nearby Lund. As a result, Malmö had a troubled economic situation following the mid-1970s. However, during the last few years there has finally been a revival. Contributing factors have been the economic integration brought about by the bridge, a new university and a wave of immigration.

5 Universities

Main article: Universities in Sweden

Malmö has the country's eighth largest teaching site (Malmö Högskola, MAH), established in 1998, with 1300 employees and 21,000 students (2003).

University College of MalmöThe University College of Malm or Malmo Hogskola is a university college located in Malmo, Sweden. See also: List of colleges and universities in Sweden External links Official site Swedish university colleges.

6 Heraldry

Main article: Heraldry of Skåne

The city arms were granted in 1437Events foundation of All Souls College, University of Oxford. Ulugh Beg's Zij-i-Sultani star catalog is published. Births Isaac Abrabanel (also called Isaac Abravanel, Isaac Abarbanel), Jewish statesman, philosopher and theologian Deaths February 21 James by King Eric of Pomerania. The arms of Pomerania is argent with a griffin gules, which gave the griffin's head to Malmö. The coat of arms for the city has also served as the basis for the arms of the province of Scania and Skåne County, with differentiation in colors. Blazon: "Argent, a Griffin's head erased Gules, crowned Or".

7 Sites of interest

The city is gaining in popularity as a tourist destination. It retains much historical charm with an "old town" section filled with small shops. Every year a big festival, Malmöfestivalen, is held in August, this usually fills the streets in the centre of the city. Malmö also offers a late-medieval castle, housing a small city museum and a fairly large art gallery.

8 Notable natives

August Palm ( 1849- 1922), politician
Felix von Luckner ( 1881- 1966), sailor
Frans Suell ( 1744- 1818), businessman
Lukas Moodysson ( 1969-), director
Caspar Bartholin ( 1585- 1629), medical scholar
Zlatan Ibrahimovic ( 1981-), footballer

9 Miscellaneous topics

Nightlife A lot of bands tend to play at various venues or in the many plazas. These events are mainly centered around two places: Lilla Torg ("The Small Square") is encircled by trendy pubs and upmarket night clubs, while Möllevångstorget ("The Mill Meadow Square") houses run-down "slum pubs" as well as hang-outs for artists and good opportunities for live music.

10 See also

11 External links

Malmö - Official site

Municipalities of Sweden Municipalities of Skåne County Metropolitan Malmö South Skåne Scania Cities in Sweden Coastal cities

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