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  Kalmar - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Kalmar's importance to the defense of Sweden stemmed from its location near the Danish border, since its castle was the Southernmost bulwark against foreign invasion.
Kalmar was also a bishopric until 1903 when it was merged by the bishopric of Växjö.
In 1972, the 6 km long Öland bridge was built from Kalmar to the town of Färjestaden on Öland, replacing the ferries.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Kalmar   (342 words)

  
 Kalmar County - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Kalmar County, or Kalmar län is a County or län in southern Sweden.
It borders to the counties of Kronoberg, Jönköping, Blekinge and Östergötland.
Kalmar County was integrated with Kronoberg County until 1672.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Kalmar_County   (242 words)

  
 Kalmar   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Kalmar (population 59,308) is a municipality in southeastern Sweden, on the mainland's coast of the Baltic Sea, strategically watching over the narrow sound to the large island Öland, since the 1970s connected by the Öland bridge.
Kalmar is situated in the province Smalandia and is the capital of Kalmar county.
Kalmar Castle is a powerful "fist of granite" from the 16th century, Scandinavia's most well kept renaissance castle.
www.theezine.net /k/kalmar.html   (182 words)

  
 Oskarshamn Municipality - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Oskarshamn Municipality is a municipality in Kalmar County, in south-eastern Sweden where the town Oskarshamn (pop.17,000) is seat.
In 1645, the city of Kalmar, to the south, made a request to the Royal Government on holding commerce in the bay there, which was granted, giving it merchancy rights as a köping.
There followed 200 years of merchancies in the town, during which it was governed and dependant on Kalmar; while the surrounding towns and municipalites made frequent requests to grant it a charter, consequently turned down each of the attempts made in the years: 1786, 1798, 1800, 1815, 1818, 1823, 1825, 1830 and 1838.
www.wikipedia.org /wiki/Oskarshamn   (438 words)

  
 Kalmar County -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Kalmar County, or Kalmar län is a (A region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government) County or (Click link for more info and facts about län) län in southern (A Scandinavian kingdom in the eastern part of the Scandinavian Peninsula) Sweden.
Kalmar County was integrated with (Click link for more info and facts about Kronoberg County) Kronoberg County until 1672.
The County Administrative Board is nominally a (An administrative unit of government) Government Agency headed by a Governor.
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/K/Ka/Kalmar_County.htm   (630 words)

  
 Energy balance 2000 Kalmar and Kronoberg counties   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
The energy balance for the County of Kalmar, 2000, is a mapping of the energy flow in the county.
Kalmar County was, during 2000, supplied with 13,2 TWh energy, an increase of 30 % since 1995.
Kalmar County has the largest production of woods in the south of Sweden, which leads to good resources for locally produced bio energy.
www.energikontor-so.com /english/energy_balance_1995_kalmar_and_k.htm   (729 words)

  
 Kalmar Hotels, Kalmar Tourism, Kalmar Travel, Hotels in Kalmar, Kalmar Vacations, tour to kalmar.
Kalmar is also known as “the lock and key to Sweden”, because of it being a ready access on the Baltic Sea to Denmark, Germany, Poland, the Baltic States, and northern Sweden including Stockholm.
Kalmar is also within an hour’s drive of some of the world’s finest glass works, at Boda, Orrefors, Kosta, Strombergshyttan, where artisans run communities in the woods of Smaland centered on their workshops.
Kalmar attracts tourists during the summer season as the climate during the period is pleasant and greenery around is awesome.
www.travelershub.com /destination_guide/europe/kalmar.html   (2334 words)

  
 Oelandia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
It is located in the Baltic Sea off the coast of Smalandia, and consists of the island of Öland, which is the largest island belonging to Sweden after Gotland.
There was an Öland County between 1819 and 1824, otherwise the island has belonged to Kalmar County since 1634.
The island was connected to the mainland by a bridge that was constructed in 1973.
www.pineville.us /project/wikipedia/index.php/Oelandia   (354 words)

  
 kalmar.se - alla tiders Kalmar
Kalmar Castle became soon “The Key to the Kingdom”, a significant defensive fortification on the Danish border with an essential part in international, political life.
Kalmar Castle played a fundamental role in Scandinavian policy already in 1397, particularly as the meeting place for the signing of the Union of Kalmar.
In 1997 the city of Kalmar and the Castle celebrated the 600 years anniversary of the Union of Kalmar.
www.kalmar.se /templates/Page.aspx?id=3775   (223 words)

  
 Regionförbundet i Kalmar län - Sveriges nya framsida
Etableringen är resultatet av en intim samverkan mellan Kalmar kommun, Högskolan i Kalmar och Regionförbundet.
Kalmar län börjar bli känt som ett aktivt ungdomslän.
Samtliga kommuner längs E22 samt Regionförbundet i Kalmar län, Region Skåne, Kommunförbundet och Länsstyrelsen i Blekinge, Landstinget i Östergötland, Sydsvenska Industri- och Handelskammaren och Östsvenska Handelskammaren startade under året en kampanj för utbyggnaden av E22.
www.kalmar.regionforbund.se /?languageid=2   (1116 words)

  
 Term paper on Kalmar County
For History, Geography and Culture see: Smalandia or Oelandia Geographically Kalmar County covers the eastern part of Smalandia and the entire island province of Oelandia.
Main article: Kalmar County Administrative Board Kalmar County was integrated with Kronoberg County until 1672.
Main article: Heraldry of Smalandia The County of Kalmar was formally granted its arms in 1944.
www.termpapertopic.org /ka/kalmar-county.html   (229 words)

  
 - toledoblade.com -
The situation came to light in December, 2003, when Waste Management informed county officials that its new district manager had discovered in September that all open-top, roll-off loads from the company's Northwest Ohio Hauling Division had been automatically coded as construction and demolition debris regardless of what was inside.
By law, construction and demolition debris is not considered solid waste, so it is not subject to the state, county, and local taxes charged on every ton of solid waste generated or disposed of in a particular jurisdiction.
Kalmar said that despite the legal fees the waste district already has incurred, the county has been hesitant to take Waste Management to court.
www.toledoblade.com /apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20050513/NEWS17/505130370/-1/NEWS   (677 words)

  
 Hultsfred Municipality - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Hultsfred Municipality is a municipality in Kalmar County, in south-eastern Sweden.
The area continued to be inhabited mainly by farmers until the 20th century.
In the 17th and 18th there was some production of iron in Kalmar Country, totalling about 10 mines; of those 2 were located to the municipality of Hultsfred.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Hultsfred   (330 words)

  
 Kalmar --  Encyclopædia Britannica
Founded in the 12th century in a strategic coastal position, the city gave its name in 1397 to the Kalmar Union, by which Scandinavia was united under one ruler until 1523.
län (county) of southeastern Sweden, in Götaland region, on the Baltic Sea.
In 1397, during the reign of Queen Margaret, the Union of Kalmar was formed.
www.britannica.com /eb/article-9044423   (690 words)

  
 Arkeologi i Kalmar län - Kalmar lans museum   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Kalmar County museum has great knowledge when it comes to protect and promote our cultural heritage.
The Kalmar region is an attractive location, with a mild climate by the coast and good access across the south Baltic Sea.
They turn to the county museum archaeologists in order to get advice in order to reach planning permission decision if, for example, the construction work lies within a known or suspected archaeological sensitive area.
www.kalmarlansmuseum.se /engelska/arkeologi/kalmarlan.htm   (255 words)

  
 Startsidan - Länsstyrelsen i Kalmar län
Under hösten 2005 genomför Länsstyrelsen i Kalmar län en inventering av fornlämningsområden som skadats av stormen Gudrun.
Ny rapport: Havet och människan - miljösituationen i Kalmar läns kustvatten
Miljön längs kusten i Kalmar län undersöks av många olika intressenter.
www.h.lst.se   (208 words)

  
 Sweden Counties
In government reports, for example, the counties may be sorted by numeric code.
The counties are divided into kommuner (municipalities; 288 in 1998), which are further subdivided into församlingar (parishes).
All of the counties except Gotland are predominantly on the Scandinavian mainland.
www.statoids.com /use.html   (790 words)

  
 ISA - Invest in Kalmar County   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Since a couple of years the Regional Council in the Kalmar County cooperates with as well as the local authorities in Torsås, Emmaboda, Nybro, Kalmar, Mörbylånga, Borgholm, Mönsterås, Oskarshamn, Högsby, Hultsfred, Vimmerby and Västervik with Invest in Sweden Agency (ISA).
The mission of Invest in Sweden Agency (ISA) and the Regional Council in Kalmar is to attract and facilitate foreign direct investments in Sweden.
ISA, The Regional Council and the local authorities assist companies interested in locating in Sweden and the Kalmar region by providing "free of charge", a well-organized reception organization with a complete "One-Stop-Shop" service, including the necessary network recurred to support the investor during the decision process, construction period, establishment and recruitment phase.
www.investinkalmarcounty.se   (209 words)

  
 Olandia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
It is located in the Baltic Sea off the coast of Smalandia and to the west of Gotlandia.
Öland formed its own county in 1819, before being merged with the County of Kalmar, in 1824.
Since 1973 the island is connected to the mainland with a bridge.
www.theezine.net /o/olandia.html   (215 words)

  
 Directory - Regional: Europe: Sweden: Kalmar County: Localities: Kalmar
Kalmar Hamn  · cached · Basic information about the Port of Kalmar.
Kalmar Art Museum  · Opening hours, current exhibitions and a map.
Kalmar Science Park  · Information about business facilities, marketing support services and development activities for high-tech companies located in the Kalmar region.
www.incywincy.com /default?p=556469   (81 words)

  
 Kalmar Science Park - an excellent location for business expansion in Sweden/Scandinavia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Kalmar Science Park is a vibrant environment for you and your company.
2005-05-11: Kalmar Science Park has a new managing director since the 9th of May. The new director, Göran Borgö, is also head of IUC Kalmar, the industrial development center.
2005-03-15: The prize of 20 000 Swedish Kronor was presented by Kalmar Science Park and real-estate company KIFAB at "Guldfesten", which is an annual event in Kalmar.
www.timetech.biz   (170 words)

  
 Open Directory - Regional: Europe: Sweden: Kalmar County: Localities: Kalmar   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Kalmar Art Museum - Opening hours, current exhibitions and a map.
Kalmar Hamn - Basic information about the Port of Kalmar.
Kalmar Science Park - Information about business facilities, marketing support services and development activities for high-tech companies located in the Kalmar region.
dmoz.org /Regional/Europe/Sweden/Kalmar_County/Localities/Kalmar   (118 words)

  
 Kalmar County
Kalmar Regional Association of Local Authorities in the County (http://www.kalmar.komforb.se/)
This page was last modified 13:07, 30 Apr 2005.
The article about Kalmar County contains information related to Kalmar County, Provinces, Administration, Politics, Municipalities, Heraldry, Miscellaneous topics and External links.
www.arikah.com /encyclopedia/Kalmar_County   (228 words)

  
 kalmar.se - alla tiders Kalmar
Läs mer om "Kalmar kommuns kulturpris och idrottspris 2006" >>
Sveriges första större trådlösa bredbandsnät startas upp i Kalmar län...
Detta är ett urval av det som händer i Kalmar,
www.kalmar.se   (186 words)

  
 Kalmar (county)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Geograpically the County of Kalmar covers the eastern part of Småland and the entire island of Öland.
The seat of resicence for the Govenor or Landshövding is Kalmar.
The Govenor is the head of the County Administrative Board or Länsstyrelse.
www.eurofreehost.com /ka/Kalmar_(county)_2.html   (123 words)

  
 The Staff
The County Administrator is appointed by the Board of County Commissioners and is the administrative coordinator of the County under the direction and supervision of the Board.
Construction projects for County offices and implementation of personnel policies and procedures are also handled in the Commissioners' Office.
As a means of "giving back" to the community, County employees volunteer for and participate in various special projects which are coordinated through the Commissioners' Office.
www.co.wood.oh.us /commissioners/commissioners/staff.htm   (165 words)

  
 Governments on the WWW: Sweden
Landstinget i Uppsala län [County Council of Uppsala]
Landstinget i Jönköpings län [County Council of Jönköping]
Landstinget i Kalmar län [County Council of Kalmar]
www.gksoft.com /govt/en/se.html   (727 words)

  
 Geographical Information - Hogsby Parish, Hogsby community, Kalmar county, (Smaland province), Sweden.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Map of Sweden with the location of Hogsby, Hogsby community, Kalmar county, (Smaland province), Sweden.
Hogsby, Hogsby community, Kalmar county, (Smaland province), Sweden.
The Hogsby Parish, Hogsby community, Kalmar county, (Smaland province), Sweden.
www.familytreeheritagelibrary.com /geographical/geo0001.html   (307 words)

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