About Västra Götaland and GöteborgRegion Västra GötalandVästra Götaland comprises the provinces Bohuslän, Dalsland and Västergötland, with Göteborg as the largest city and the centre of growth in the region. 1.5 million people of some 130 nationalities live in it´s 49 municipalities representing 17% of the overall Swedish population. Geographically, Västra Götaland is one of the largest regions in Sweden. The Regional Council with 149 members is the political decision-making body in the region. The council is responsible for healthcare, but also to create the best conditions for development of business, infrastructure, culture, tourism and environmental issues. (www.vgregion.se) 
GöteborgGöteborg and Västra Götaland is an exceptional combination of city life, culture and nature. Göteborg, the second largest city in Sweden, blends a distinct feeling of cosiness with the pulse of modern urban life. It is easy to get to Göteborg from various international destinations. It is the major harbour city with the second largest airport in Sweden, and a hub in the Swedish railway network. Göteborg boasts a rich diversity of culture and many places of interest, most of it located in the very heart of the city. The city is not only home to established venues such as the City Theatre and Folkteatern, the Göteborg Opera House, the Art Museum and Concert Hall with the Göteborg Symphony Orchestra. You will also discover many free theatres and an active free cultural scene. Göteborg is known for its fine, locally produced ingredients and top-notch restaurant life. It is also a first-rate shopping centre and an ideal venue for meetings, trade fairs and conferences. Göteborg has also a long and successful tradition of trade and industry, and some of Scandinavia's best-known corporations such as Volvo, SKF, ESAB and Hasselblad have their origins and head offices here. A significant proportion of Sweden's exports and imports pass through Göteborg's port, the largest in Scandinavia. (www.goteborg.se, www.goteborg.com) |
