Västra Götaland County
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Region / Subdivision
Summary
Västra Götaland County is located on the western coast of Sweden, established in 1998 through the merger of three former counties. Gothenburg serves as the formal capital and seat of the governor, while Vänersborg is the political center. The county encompasses provinces like Västergötland, Bohuslän, and Dalsland.
Statistics
Area
34,330.63 km²
Population
1,777,803