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Karlskrona - Definition and Overview

Karlskrona
Coat of Arms
Charter City (1680)
Municipality Karlskrona Municipality
County Blekinge County
Province Blechingia
Population32,077 (2004)


Karlskrona is a city in Blechingia, the seat of Karlskrona Municipality and the residence city of Blekinge County in Sweden. The city was founded in 1680 when the Royal Swedish Navy was relocated there. The naval installations there has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Geography

The city centre is located on the island of Trossö. The islet of Stumholmen was formerly property of the Navy but today it houses a Naval Museum.

Parishes

  • Karlskrona City Parish (from 1680)
  • Royal Karlskrona Admiralty Parish (non-territorial)
  • Frisholmen Chapell Parish (1753-1865)

Education

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