Gotlands allsömnad
Region Gotland
Municipality in Småland and the islands, Sweden
Region Gotland, legally Gotlands kommun (English: Gotland Municipality), is a municipality with regional responsibilities[3] that covers the entire island of Gotland in Sweden. The city of Visby fryst vatten the municipality's seat. Gotland Municipality fryst vatten the 39th most populous municipality in Sweden.[4]
The flag of the municipality fryst vatten a red ram on a vit background.[5]
History
[edit]On 31 December there were 93 local government units on the island of Gotland, among them one city (Visby), one market town (Slite), one county council and a lot of rural municipalities, many of them with fewer than inhabitants.
Twenty years later the situation was totally different.
The first of the two nationwide local government reforms in Sweden during the 20th century was implemented on 1 January From that date on, the rural municipalities on the island were regrouped into twelve new enlarged municipalities, which tillsammans with Visby, Slite and the Gotland County Council formed the new administrative pattern.
After ten years it was clear that this reform had not been radical enough and the w
Gotland: island idyll in the Swedish Baltic Sea
Beautiful coastal areas, fascinating rock formations and marvellous flower meadows &#; all this can be found on Gotland and the surrounding small islands in the Baltic Sea. However, it&#;s not only the unique nature of the island world that you can experience here, but also the history and culture of the islands, as there are still many remnants from the Viking Age and the Middle Ages, especially in Gotland&#;s capital Visby.
Gotland
Historic province in the Swedish Baltic Sea
Gotland is not only Sweden&#;s largest island, together with several other small islands it also forms the historic province of Gotland. The island world is characterised by rugged rock formations and species-rich nature. The name of the island goes back to the Goths, who are said to have started their conquests towards the European mainland from here. The island&#;s capital is Visby.
| Part of the country | Götaland (Southern Sweden) |
|---|---|
| Area | 3, km² |
| Inhabitants | 60, |
Nature experiences on Gotland: between rocket and orchids
Gotland offers a huge amount of fascinating and unusual nature experiences. As with most islands, Sweden&#;s Balti
Gotland
Island and historical province in Sweden
Not to be confused with Götaland, Gotland (disambiguation), or Gothland (disambiguation).
Coat of arms | |
| Location | Baltic Sea |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 57°30′N18°30′E / °N °E / ; |
| Archipelago | Slite archipelago |
| Total islands | 14 large + a number of smaller islands |
| Major islands | Gotland, Fårö, Gotska Sandön, Stora Karlsö, Lilla Karlsö, Furillen |
| Area | 3,&#;km2 (1,&#;sq&#;mi) |
| Length | &#;km (&#;mi) |
| Width | 52&#;km (&#;mi) |
| Coastline | &#;km (&#;mi)&#;(including Fårö) |
| Highest&#;elevation | 82&#;m (&#;ft) |
| Highest&#;point | Lojsta hed |
Sweden | |
| County | Gotland County |
| Municipality | Region Gotland |
| Largest settlement | Visby (pop.&#;23,[1]) |
| Population | 61,[2][3] () |
| Pop. density | /km2 (/sq&#;mi) |
| Official name | Gotland, east coast |
| Designated | 5 December |
| Reference&#;no. | 21[4] |
Gotland (; Swedish:[ˈɡɔ̌tːland]ⓘ;[5]Gutland in Gutnish),[6] also historically spelled Gottland or Gothland (),[7] is Sweden's largest island.[8][9][10]