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Facts & Figures

Göteborg…

… and the surrounding districts in the Göteborg region have almost a million inhabitants, have decreasing road traffic within the city, and is home to the world’s largest ferry company.
Read more about Göteborg.

Västra Götaland…

… has quickly advanced up the list of the most competitive business regions in the world and companies in Västra Götaland are responsible for a fourth of all Swedish export.
Read more about Västra Götaland and its responsibilities, such as healthcare, and the County Administrative Board, the government’s regional authority.

 

Useful links

City of Göteborg

http://www10.goteborg.se/english/

Region Västra Götaland:

http://www.vgregion.se/en/Vastra-Gotalandsregionen/Welcome-to-Vastra-Gotaland/

The County Administrative Board (Länsstyrelsen):

http://www.lansstyrelsen.se/vastragotaland/English/

Business Region Göteborg:

http://www.businessregiongoteborg.com/

Göteborgs and West Swedens Brussels representation:

http://www10.goteborg.se/internationellt/en/index_surveillance.htm

http://www.westsweden.se/index.php?id=2445

Meeting agenda

Göteborg is arranging three informal council meetings during its half-year period as Chair of the EU. A further 20 or so EU-meetings in total are being arranged in Göteborg and Västra Götaland.

Looking for a good interview?

Are you interested in conducting an interview? Sustainable development is a common theme among representatives from politics, academia, and trade and industry in Göteborg and Västra Götaland.

Interesting study visits

Are you interested in going on a study visit? We’re pleased to offer the chance to study a range of things from biogas production to smart buildings, among other things.

Anders johansson
Mobile: +46 706 01 16 63
Mail: anders.johansson@goteborg.com