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Oresund Region

Culture

CultureThough 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.

 

Political Scenario

Political-ScenarioThe 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 comprises combination of two states, and therefore has no common governing body functioning. However, the nationalized government bodies help on several levels to make the Oresund regions political issues available for all of its inhabitants. The best example of this is the establishment of the ‘The Oresund Committee’, which is a regional community created for political cooperation which consists of politicians from both countries and has been hard working since long for eliminating national administrative boundaries since 1993.

 

Weather and Climate

Weather-and-ClimateThe 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.

On a city-break holidays to the Oresund region, you actually get acquainted with two cities, Malmo in Sweden and the Danish capital, Copenhagen. Denmark is ranked at 10th position for being the greenest country in the world. Denmark has historically taken a progressive standpoint on environmental preservation. In 1971 Denmark established a department of Environment friendly infrastructure and was the first country in the world to implement an environmental law in the beginning of 1973.

Copenhagen, in Denmark is recognized as one of the most environmentally friendly cities in the world. Much of the city's success can be credited to a strong municipal policy over here with a combination of sound national policy. In 2006 Copenhagen Municipality received the ‘European Environmental Management Award’ for eco-friendly city.

 

Population

Population-2The 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”.

The region has around 3,731,897 inhabitants (as of 1 Jan, 2010), of which around 2,500,000 people live in the Danish part and around 1,231,897 people in the Swedish part. The population density roughly calculates up to 179/km². Eastern and northern Scania as well as western and southern parts of Denmark are the regions with relatively lower population density while the central Copenhagen-Malmö axis is the densely populated urban part in Scandinavia with 2.65 million inhabitants.

The average population density of the region is 179/km² but the overall population is concentrated more on the Danish side with an average density of 250 inhabitants per km² as against 129 inhabitants per km² on the Swedish side. Both the regions have people aged between 39 and 40 who constitute a major part of the population. Men constitute the major part among the lower age groups while women make up the greater chunk in the higher age groups. This is due to the fact that more men are born and women live for a longer period of time.

The largest municipalities on the Danish side include Copenhagen with around 510,000 inhabitants, Frederiksberg with approximately 93,000 inhabitants and Roskilde with around 81,000 inhabitants while those on the Swedish part include Malmö with around 281,000 inhabitants, Helsingborg with about 125,000 inhabitants and Lund with approximately 105,000 inhabitants.

 

History

HistoryÖresund 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.

The region is relatively compact but offers a multitude of diverse tourist attractions, experiences and sights within its borders. The rich culture and heritage of the region has been skillfully protected and the region provides an idyllic, countryside experience perfect for unwinding. The stimulating culture and pulsating nightlife of the region are the two important parameters that have been attracting several tourists to the place.

The Öresund region was under Denmark’s jurisdiction for the period 800 to 1658. After the Treaty of Roskilde was signed in 1658, Scania became a part of Sweden. Öresund region now includes places from both Danish and Swedish areas. The region has been one of the most dynamic in Europe and has been growing in heaps and bounds in every field.

A productive collaboration between research and commerce, an efficient infrastructure and a better quality of life have been the driving forces behind the region’s strong and rapid growth. Offering several places of attractions and a fabulous culture, it is one of the most desirable places to live in as well as visit.

 
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