Country Sweden Capital Vaxjo | Area 8,466.0 km2 Governor Kristina Alser | |
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Colleges and Universities Linnaeus University, Linnaeus University, Kalmar, Vaxjo University Destinations Vaxjo, Vaxjo Municipality, Ljungby, Alvesta, Almhult | ||
14 karryd kronoberg county 312 m ascended 15 july 2015
Kronoberg County (Kronobergs län) is a county or län in southern Sweden. It borders the counties of Skåne, Halland, Jönköping, Kalmar and Blekinge. Its capital is the city of Växjö.
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- 14 karryd kronoberg county 312 m ascended 15 july 2015
- Province
- Administration
- Politics
- Municipalities
- Localities in order of size
- Heraldry
- References
Province
For history, geography and culture, see SmålandGeographically, Kronoberg County is situated in the southern part of the province of Småland. It received its present borders in 1687 when Jönköping County was separated.
Administration
The seat of residence for the Governor or landshövding is Växjö. The Governor is the head of the County Administrative Board or länsstyrelsen. The County Administrative Board is a Government Agency headed by a Governor. The current Governor is Kristina Alsér who took over the office from Lars-Åke Lagrell.
Politics
The County Council of Kronoberg or Landstinget Kronoberg.
Municipalities
Note that all the municipalities have names after their seats except Uppvidinge, where the seat is located in the small town Åseda.
Localities in order of size
The five most populous localities of Kronoberg County in 2010:
Heraldry
Kronoberg was formally granted its arms in 1944. However, use of the arms was already an established practice. It is a variation of the arms of Småland. Blazon: "Or, a lion rampant Gules langued and armed Azure holding in front paws a Crossbow of the second bowed and stringed Sable with a bolt Argent, standing on a tripple Mount Vert."