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Landskrona is a town in Scania, Sweden. Located on the shores of the Öresund, it occupies a natural port, which has lent the town at first military and subsequent commercial significance. Ferries operate from Landskrona to the island of Ven, and for many years there was also a connection to Copenhagen. Landskrona is part of the Øresund region.

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Landskrona is a Swedish town on the Öresund strait with a natural harbor that has made it strategically important for both military and trade purposes throughout its history. Today it serves as a ferry hub connecting to the nearby island of Ven and is part of the broader Øresund region.

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Landskrona
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Aerial view of Landskrona
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Country
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Sweden
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Municipality
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Landskrona Municipality
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County
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Scania County
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Province
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Scania
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Charter
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15th century
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12.95
Settlement.population_as_of
31 December 2020
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33,372
Settlement.population_density_km2
2572

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Official name
Landskrona
Population
33859
Area
1516
Image
Gamla Vattentornet Landskrona.JPG
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inception
1413-00-00
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16 sections
Contents
  • History
  • Geography
  • Townscape
  • Harbour
  • History of the Øresund traffic
  • Allotments
  • Copenhagen Airport influence
  • Demographics
  • Culture
  • Sports
  • Transport
  • Notable people
  • See also
  • Notes
  • References
  • External links

Landskrona is a town in Scania, Sweden. Located on the shores of the Öresund, it occupies a natural port, which has lent the town at first military and subsequent commercial significance. Ferries operate from Landskrona to the island of Ven, and for many years there was also a connection to Copenhagen. Landskrona is part of the Øresund region.

It is the seat of Landskrona Municipality. Landskrona is also the name of a district in Landskrona Municipality which is slightly smaller than the urban area.

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