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• Sweden Sweden is located in the northern part of Europe and has an area of about 450,000 sq.km. Although it is the largest country in the Scandinavian peninsula, it is inhabited by about nine million people only. The southern part of the country, where Malmo lies, is by far the most populated region in Sweden. Stockholm is the capital of the country. The Swedish economy has traditionally been dominated by the natural resources, particularly forestry and mining - and, to some extent, this is still the case. However, today the Swedish economy is based mainly on a few large multinational companies (Volvo, SAAB, ABB, Electrolux, Ericsson, Tetra Pak, Astra Zeneca, etc.), and a multitude of smaller enterprises. Sweden is a member of the European Union, but has not as yet adopted the Euro; the Swedish Krona (SEK) is still the currency used. English is the preferred second language in Sweden, and practically everyone has a working knowledge of English. In Sweden, the weather in the summer is unpredictable; in June, it is expected to be fair with temperatures rising to about 25 degrees in daytime, with cool evenings and not much rain. Of course, Sweden is also the land of the midnight sun. In June, daylight in Malmo is longer than on a summer day in most countries! • Malmo Malmo came into being at the end of the 13th century. It grew fast and became a vital commercial centre ruled alternately by Sweden, Denmark and the Hanseatic League. In 1437, Erik of Pomerania granted the City of Malmo its own coat of arms, and this is still the official symbol of the city. In the 16th century, Malmo was not only an important and prosperous city, but also part of the Kingdom of Denmark. The 1658, the Roskilde Peace Treaty saw the end of Malmo's period as a part of Denmark, when Denmark ceded the county of Skane to Sweden. Today, Malmo is Sweden's third-largest city, with almost 260,000 inhabitants, and the commercial centre of southern Sweden. Older industries have been replaced by investments in new technology and training programmes of high calibre. Malmo University, which opened in 1998, is Sweden's latest venture in the field of higher education, accommodating some 15,000 students. The old city of Malmo is surrounded by a system of canals criss-crossed by bridges. The city centre offers a continental mix of old and new. Shops, restaurants, Hotels and places of entertainment all have their part to play in the historic environment. Kungsparken, Slottsparken and Pildammsparken are among some of the most beautiful parks in the country. Within walking distance of the city centre is Ribersborg beach, 2 km long and without equal in northern Europe. • Venue - Malmo Massan
• Travel to/from Malmo Malmo is easy to reach from the rest of Europe, regardless of whether you choose to go by plane, train, ferry or car. The excellent infrastructure in the Öresund region makes travelling between Sweden, Denmark and the Continent fast and smooth. By plane Copenhagen/Kastrup Airport is connected to Malmö by the Öresund Bridge. Trains run around the clock from Malmö Central Station to the airport, and the journey from Malmö takes 20 minutes. By train Öresund trains depart Malmö for Copenhagen across the Oresund Bridge every 20 minutes during the day and once an hour during the night. The journey time from Malmo Central Station to Copenhagen Central Station is 35 minutes. The train also stops at Copenhagen Airport. The train journey from Malmö Central Station to Copenhagen Airport takes only 20 minutes. By car By ferry • Hotels & Reservations
Participants are advised to reserve their rooms through the Swedish Bridge Federation (SBF). SBF have negotiated preferential rates with all hotels. For further information about a specific hotel contact SBF: Reserve early to avoid disappointment. Hotel accommodation bookings is a matter of urgency as other groups are also looking for room in Malmo. Cheaper accommodation is available. Click on prefered type for details: • Cottage (aprox €1000/week) 4 or 6 beds. |
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