Though this region is relatively small area wise, the Oresund region manages to pack a multitude of diverse sights, experiences, and attractions within its borders. Its unblemished tranquil countryside which is perfect for unwinding although not different from the buzz of a major city shops, restaurants, stimulating culture and nightlife, and state-of-the-art sports facilities. The Oresund region is also rich in history that is kept alive in museums, castles and manor houses.
Denmark and Sweden are well-known for their timeless design and modern architecture. Explore the Danish Design Centre in Copenhagen and the Form Design Centre in Malmö. Look out for the new architecture of the Royal Danish Playhouse, Copenhagen Opera House, and Turning Torso in Malmö. In Denmark and Sweden there is freedom of religion. Nearly 92% of the Danes are affiliated to the Lutheran Evangelical Church for religion. Danes and Swedes are tolerant and have great esteem for their right to privacy. There are 12 recognized religious organizations and 56 communities in this region.
It is generally recognized that in particular families staying in this region, personal security is in priority. A sense of security and safety measures is deeply rooted in the people of Oresund Region. Children can safely travel alone the school, to visit friends, to afternoon sports and to other children’s functions. Although the Copenhagen / Malmo-Lund area is not among the largest metropolitan regions in Europe, but it does have a pronounced international atmosphere. The cultural life of the cities, theatres and museums, evening classes, sports clubs, etc. is consider as one of the most extensive feature of per capita in not only Europe, but world-wide.
Housing in Oresund Region is economical, compared to other European city centers. The health care system of this region is also good state-financed and healthy maintained. State education for the lower standards of students is also free and of high quality.University education is free at all levels of education and students can even obtain grants to cover some of their Cost-of-Living expenses.
The future of Europe combines renowned development issues with alternative scenarios and new policy actions. Large-scale investments in infrastructure are altering the geographical conditions of the continent and interacting with the potential new land-use patterns. The Oresund Bridge is constructed between Copenhagen (Denmark) and Malmö (Sweden) across the Oresund region, which merges with the recent Swedish entrance into the European Union, making a development of the first cross-national integrated large-city region, the Oresund Region. A combination of greater Copenhagen and the Malmö-Lund agglomeration gives the two non-interdependent urban cites, an economic access for specialization and opens up for co-operation as yet unforeseen region. Throughout history of this region, there has been strong trade links between Eastern Denmark and Southern Sweden. So, in 2000 "the Oresund Region" was not firmly established under single trade link but waited until the fixed link between Denmark and Sweden became a huge trade center. In beginning of 2010 the Oresund region celebrates its 10 year anniversary.
The Oresund Region has a fairly mild climate, more of drier than wet. Despite being located in the northern latitude, the winters are mild with little permanent snow fall. In a year, February is one of the coldest month and July or August is the warmest in Oresund region. Average temperatures rise up to 20 degrees Celsius (68 Fahrenheit) for July and 2 degrees Celsius (36 Fahrenheit) for February. At the extremes, sometimes light snow may fall as early as October or as late as April. Climate research and observations in the terms of ‘Climatic Change of the Word’ are coming up with number of institutes and organizations in Denmark.
The Öresund region is a transnational region that consists of parts from both Sweden and Denmark. Skåne from the Swedish side and the five islands of Zealand, Falster, Møn, Lolland and Bornholm on the Danish side constitute the region. They are connected by the Øresund Bridge, also known as Øresund strait or “the Sound”.
Öresund region is one of the rapidly developing parts on the globe with an interesting lineage in the background. It has been on the developing front and continues to do so with greater vigor. It is the second largest population concentration in Europe and also an important hub for economic activity in the area. The region includes parts from both Sweden and Denmark and is known as Øresund or Öresund Region.
Oresund Region