Which country and city is Gothenburg?

The largest port and the second largest city in Sweden, with an urban population of 800,000.

Gothenburg English spelling

Gothenburg is located in western Sweden. This has been the place where Swedish and Danish armies fought for the seaport since ancient times. King Gustav Adolf of Sweden ordered the city to be built here. The early residents of many cities were immigrants from Holland, who participated in the planning and construction of cities. Today, urban styles such as architecture, canal roads and even Woods and gardens still retain the imprint of the Netherlands. With the defeat of the Danes, Gothenburg's military position was gradually replaced by Sweden's important commercial and trade port position. 173 1 The Swedish East India Company established here is the earliest international trading company in Sweden. Mainly engaged in trade with China and the Far East, including silk, tea and porcelain. In the Napoleonic era, France blocked the trade between Britain and Europe, and Gothenburg became the only port for trade between Britain and the European continent, so it was very prosperous. 1832, the opening of the Gotha Canal connecting Sweden's largest lake with other inland lakes and the completion of the railway connecting Stockholm made Gothenburg the largest port in northern Europe.

Today, Gothenburg is the busiest port and commercial center in Sweden. The surrounding area has become the largest industrial zone in northern Europe. Internationally renowned large enterprises headquartered here include Volvo Car Company, Ericsson Company, SKF Bearing, Hasselblad Camera Company, Saab Ericsson Aerospace Company, etc. It is also one of the largest pulp and newsprint trading centers in the world. In addition, the convention and exhibition center holds many world expositions every year, including the International Tourism Expo and the Autumn Book Fair.